Grafton 16 Jul 2025
GOING: G(4)
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WINNING EDGE PRESENTATIONS COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1400m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 17) Rail: True. |
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Taxpayer to take up the running at a moderate tempo. MONARCH EXPRESS (2) has been threatening in stronger company and will be tough to beat fourth-up. Maps for a soft stalking run, and Bullock is a key jockey engagement. WONDERLAND STAR (1) is a threat building on her win this grade at Murwillumbah, when stepping up in trip. Finally draws a handy gate and Newman's 2kg claim brings her right into it. Assess the chances of OUR SPARKY (9) on her narrow defeat here two back. Has a key jockey switch to Morgan and she has solid each-way claims. MONTE TIANA (11) peaks and did well to finish so close in a CL1 at Coffs Harbour. She will give away a start but finish hard. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Monarch Express.
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| 1 | 42x71 |
WONDERLAND STAR
MATTHEW DUNN 4YO BAY MARE 62.0KG Calladunn, G W Henderson, Ms S C Carnes, Ralph Johns Family (Mgr: G R Johns), J E Maxwell, B N Schmidt, N V Schmidt, W J Watts, Mrs A C Watts, P L Mills, E Hussain, E C Fiddock, PPPB (Mgr: D J Pearsall) & R J Goodman Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 7th of 12 at Ballina Bm58 on June 12 over 1000m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Make It So with 58.5kg at $15. Last start won by a head at Murwillumbah Ctry Bm58 June 26 over 1550m on a rain affected track defeating Dupont carrying 60.5kg at $4.80. Hard to beat on that latest effort. |
4 JETT NEWMAN |
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| 2 | 1x544 |
MONARCH EXPRESS
JORDAN LEE 3YO BR/BL GELDING 59.0KG B E Kee & Ms P Toland Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track Gneas Prel on July 6 over 1420m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Ronny Bee carrying 56kg at $3.80. The start before that 4th of 9 at Scone Cl1 on June 10 over 1100m, slow going 1.2 len behind The Piccolino carrying 59kg at $8. Capable of testing this field. |
3 AARON BULLOCK |
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| 3 | 39150 |
RETHINK IT
TERRY VIDLER 5YO BR/BL MARE 59.0KG Mrs J L Vidler & T J Vidler Most recently 10th of 12 at this track Ctry Cl3 on July 6 over 1115m, 8 len behind Tryanza with 54.5kg at $26. The start before that 5th of 12 at Moree Ctry Bm58 on June 3 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Kranich with 60kg at $4.40. Can't see her figuring in the finish. |
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| 4 | 106x0 |
TAXPAYER
LUCY LONGMIRE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T R Martin & Ms L J Longmire Second run back. First-up after nine months sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 12 at Gundagai Cl1 on June 28 over 1100m, in the wet; 8 len behind Bessie La Belle carrying 57kg at $14. Previously second-up scored a big 4.5 len win at Gundagai Mdn-Sw September 8 over 1400m in soft going defeating Triumphant Tonic carrying 55kg at $5. Fitter and is expected to do much better. |
11 JACK BAKER |
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| 5 | 3x1 |
DERNIER LIEN
MATTHEW DUNN 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG M J Dunn & Ms K L Dunn Second-up. First start 3rd of 7 at Murwillumbah Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 27 over 1100m, 2 len behind Odette's Orchids with 55.5kg at $3.10. Returned from break favourite; won by a head at Murwillumbah Ctry Mdn-Sw June 26 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Master Artist with 57kg at $1.85. Back in great order and is a genuine hope. |
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| 6 | 96416 |
JED
JASON REILLY 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG H E Everson & J B Reilly At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track Cl1 on July 6 over 1190m, 3.5 len behind Lucifer's Way with 54.5kg at $7.50. The start before that won by 2.5 len at this track Super Mdn-Sw May 9 over 1205m on a rain affected track defeating He's Poplar carrying 57.5kg at $4. Has ability but looks safely held. |
7 SIENNA GRIMA |
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| 7 | 49x42 |
HOTZINO
JASON REILLY 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG J B Reilly & K J Upton Third-up today. First-up 4th of 12 at this track Bm58 on June 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Old Timing Man carrying 55.5kg at $13. Second run from a spell 2nd of 12 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on June 24 over 1206m, slow going 1.5 len behind Buck Pharoah carrying 55.5kg at $8. Not far away last time. Worth including in calculations. |
1 TEIGHAN WORSNOP |
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| 8 | 739x8 |
HYPOTHERMIA
JOHN SHELTON 4YO GR/BR MARE 56.0KG R F Graham, R A Skinner, J D Shelton, B J Cahill & J L Gaddy Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 9 at Coffs Harbour Cl3 on June 29 over 1215m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Sammy Conquers All with 55kg at $51. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track Mdn on September 23 over 1181m, 2.5 len behind Tara Koda carrying 55kg at $17. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on. |
9 KIRK MATHESON |
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| 9 | 24025 |
OUR SPARKY
OWEN GLUE 4YO GREY MARE 56.0KG Vincent Park (Mgr: J V Donnelly) Dual acceptor. At the latest run got back early 5th of 10 at Murwillumbah Bm58 on June 22 over 1550m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Under The Palais carrying 56.5kg at $21. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on June 9 over 1430m, slow going long-neck behind Under Twenty Two with 56kg at $8. Capable of a strong run. |
6 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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| 10 | 215x8 |
HARRIET
STEPHEN LEE 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG S J Wallace & B Wallace Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 11 at Murwillumbah Bm58 on June 22 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Materialist with 55.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Casino Mdn on October 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Casino Coast carrying 57kg at $6. No easier this time and looks tested again. |
5 WINONA COSTIN |
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| 11 | 1x904 |
MONTE TIANA
NOEL MAYFIELD-SMITH 4YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG V W Bates & Mrs Y D Bates At the latest run 4th of 11 at Coffs Harbour Cl1 on June 29 over 1415m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Dark Stratum with 55kg at $11. The start before that 10th of 13 at Casino Ctry Bm58 on May 30 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Love Rat carrying 56kg at $26. Can play a role in the outcome. |
10 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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| 12 | 8531x |
MY PEPPERJACK
SALLY TAYLOR 4YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG J D Tilton Resuming. Finished off last campaign by 1.2 len Rockhampton Mdn December 31 over 1600m slow track defeating Ain't Nobody carrying 51kg at $3.20. Previously first up; sixth of 8 at Rockhampton 2&3yo Mdn July 23 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Run Away Renee with 53kg at $101. Prefer to see how she returns. |
2 J GRISEDALE |
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| 13 | 1x030 |
DODGEBALL
COLT PROSSER 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A L Ison Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 11 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on June 24 over 1509m, slow going 7 len behind Charmed Destiny with 56kg at $41. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on June 9 over 1430m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Under Twenty Two carrying 57kg at $51. Others preferred. |
8 L P ROLLS |
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