Grafton 26 Apr 2025
GOING: S(5)
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HIP POCKET WORKWEAR & SAFETY GRAFTON CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1435m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: +5m 1600m-1100m; +9m 700m-400m; +7m Remainder. |
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Genuine tempo from Platinum Gift leading Aima Sun.
INSINUATE (3) was an impressive maiden winner over 1550m at Murwillumbah three runs ago. Has struggled subsequently against better opposition at Eagle Farm. Back in her right race so despite a wide draw she looks the one to beat. OUR SPARKY (4) has found form again, the pick of the latest runs a tidy maiden win here at this distance two starts back. Freshened up and from a good gate should be right in the thick of the finish. AIMA SUN (6) had an eight-week break before a respectable fifth over 1300m at Rockhampton recently. Back in class and well in with 55kgs. Sure to give a good account. FICTION SOCIETY (2) won here first-up from a year on the sidelines then put in a shocker at Port Macquarie last time over 1100m. Might be looking for this trip now so worth another chance. FOOLS PLAY (13) is rarely far from the money and has placed at four of six runs at Grafton. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Insinuate.
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PLATINUM GIFT
ADAM CAMPTON 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Strike Thoroughbred (Mgr: A Chan) Dual acceptor. Useful gelding. At the latest run faded in the straight 8th of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on April 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Shapin Power with 58.5kg at $9.50. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Beaudesert Bm55 on March 17 over 1100m, 6 len behind Apollo Ten with 60.5kg at $9.50. One of the each-way chances. |
12 COURTNEY FERRIS |
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| 2 | 58x10 |
FICTION SOCIETY
FLEUR BLANCH 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J P King Third-up today. First-up won by 1.3 len at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw March 16 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Stainless Steel carrying 59kg at $4.60. Last start got back early 11th of 14 at Port Macquarie Cg&E Cl1 on April 11 over 1100m, 7 len behind Executive Decision carrying 57.5kg at $21. Profiles nicely. Big chance on the first-up form. |
9 D PEISLEY |
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| 3 | 50160 |
INSINUATE
MATTHEW DUNN 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG Widden Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A W Thompson), D Howden, David Redvers Bloodstock Ltd, Woodside Bloodstock, P S Frampton, Arlington Park Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: B P Bradley), Mrs E Palmer, G Jones Useful type. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 10th of 14 at Eagle Farm Cl1-Sw on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Winsome Star carrying 55kg at $21. The run before that 6th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on March 1 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Outsmarted with 52.5kg at $18. Is capable on her day and can turn things around. |
13 JETT NEWMAN |
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| 4 | 43512 |
OUR SPARKY
OWEN GLUE 4YO GREY MARE 55.0KG Vincent Park (Mgr: J V Donnelly) Form hard to fault. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track Cl1-Sw on March 22 over 1610m, on heavy track; 0.6 len behind Bold Tyrant carrying 58kg at $4.20. Before that won by 0.8 len at this track Mdn-Sw March 16 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Denuto with 58kg at $5. Racing well and poses a big threat. |
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MONTE KAHUNA
NOEL MAYFIELD-SMITH 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG V W Bates & Mrs Y D Bates Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at this track Cl1-Sw October 29 over 2220m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Kairos Louie with 59kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at this track Super Mdn-Sw March 17 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Credit Controller with 59kg at $26. Would prefer him over further with a run or two under the belt. |
11 STEPHEN CUMMINS |
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| 6 | 31885 |
AIMA SUN
ALLAN CHAU 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG C M Ruttley At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Rockhampton Cap Class 3&4yo on April 12 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Track Tale with 54kg at $16. The run before that 8th of 12 at Gold Coast Cl2-Sw on February 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Hulkamania carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. Making headway. Best form measures up so keep her in mind. |
10 KARL ZECHNER |
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| 7 | 61x05 |
SHELLEY'S LOOKOUT
JOHN A SPRAGUE 3YO BR/BL FILLY 55.0KG J A Sprague, B L Sprague, Mrs E L Sprague, S D Reeman, Mrs K M Reeman, A J Atkins, Mrs A C Atkins, B Hodge, Mrs J Hodge, C Redmond, LD Prior, J Fisher, M E Lyons, S G Powell, R A Watson, K J Hogg, L Hogg & T R Nelson Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 12 at Taree Ctry Cl1 on March 17 over 1007m, slow going 7 len behind So You Suggest carrying 55kg at $81. Last start 5th of 11 at Port Macquarie F&M Cl1 on April 11 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Body Of Venus with 53.5kg at $21. SCRATCHED. |
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THEDAYTHEMUSICDIED
KAREN OWEN 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs K M Owen, R D Johnston, Mrs S S Temple & Mrs G Saunders Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 11 at Taree F&M Bm58 on March 25 over 1007m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Cool Fizz with 58.5kg at $21. Second-up 5th of 12 at Tuncurry Ctry Bm58 on April 7 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Roman Rebel with 56kg at $41. One for the trifecta and first four players. |
8 LEANNE BOYD |
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| 9 | 93619 |
GAMING
STEPHEN BENNETT 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG S J Bennett, J S Bennett, J C Patton, Mrs D A Bennett, Mrs K A Alvos, B J Patton, B A Patton, M P Norberry & Mrs T L Meldrum At the latest run 9th of 11 at Ballina Cl1-Sw on April 8 over 1900m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Magadan carrying 59kg at $12. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 4.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw March 22 over 1410m in the wet defeating Manhattan Dress carrying 59kg at $2.05. Cannot enthuse. |
7 TEIGHAN WORSNOP |
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| 10 | 09286 |
UNINSURABAL
KAREN OWEN 7YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs K M Owen, D J A Owen, C Owen, A Leopold & Ms L C Leopold At the latest run second last of 7 at Port Macquarie Bm50 on April 19 over 1509m, 1.5 len behind Raised By Wolves carrying 55kg at $14. The start before that second last of 9 at Taree Bm50 on April 5 over 1624m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Yamba's Girl carrying 56kg at $4.80. Cannot enthuse. |
6 EMILY FARR |
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| 11 | 68898 |
READY FOR VEGAS
SHANE EVERSON 4YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG S P Everson, T E Everson, Miss J M Newton, T L Revell & T J Jones Most recently ran last of 8 at Port Macquarie Cl1 on April 19 over 1509m, 7 len behind Kobaytera with 53kg at $21. The race before that ran last of 9 at this track Ctry Cl1 on March 16 over 1175m, 5 len behind Airswing with 55kg at $81. Safely held again. |
1 JEFF KEHOE |
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| 12 | x7743 |
RUDIMENTARY
VANESSA MCLENNAN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Ms V McLennan Most recently 4th of 8 at Port Macquarie Cl1 on April 19 over 1509m, 2 len behind Kobaytera carrying 55kg at $26. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at Taree Bm50 on April 5 over 1270m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Lord Akomeed carrying 53kg at $13. Doubt he will threaten these. |
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FOOLS PLAY
DONNA GRISEDALE 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG G M Maher Form hard to fault. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Tuncurry Ctry Bm58 on April 7 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Roman Rebel with 57.5kg at $4. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track Cl1 on March 22 over 1181m, on rain affected going; neck behind Press Yes with 56.5kg at $2.40. Definite winning chance. Racing well and should feature again. |
2 L P ROLLS |
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| 14 | 6x130 |
CASEBOLT
DONNA GRISEDALE 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs D M Grisedale, Mrs S Lally, M J Henderson, Mrs E Murray & S N Bloomfield Last start ran last of 12 at Tuncurry Ctry Bm58 on April 7 over 1200m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Roman Rebel with 56kg at $13. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at this track Cl1 on March 22 over 1181m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Press Yes carrying 55kg at $7. Others preferred. |
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| 15 | 63796 |
JED
JASON REILLY 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG H E Everson & J B Reilly Dual acceptor. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1420m, slow going 2.5 len behind Assent carrying 59kg at $12. Before that 9th of 11 at Coonamble Cl1-Sw on March 16 over 1600m, 7 len behind Rich Street with 56.5kg at $13. Will not find this easy. Prefer to see him back in form. |
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