Grafton 16 Jul 2025
GOING: G(4)
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FIDELITY CAPITAL CLASS 2 SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1100m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 17) Rail: True. |
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Stratafy should find the front with Singing Star and Zoutastic on her heels. A good race. EXTREME DIVA (1) resumes and has switched to Matt Dunn from a sharp Sydney barn. The speedy filly has been tried in Group company and was last seen 97 days ago winning a Maiden at Gosford. She's trialled and Bullock is a key jockey engagement. She will be naturally improved and has the early speed to manage the awkward barrier. IMMORTALITY (4) was back to his best leading and winning a CL1 at Rockhampton. That stacks up and he has a handy 2kg claim. STRATAFY (5) is a leader and has plenty up her sleeve. The 2kg claim is handy and she also deserves plenty of consideration. ZOUTASTIC (7) looked a run short at Hawkesbury first-up. She has plenty up her sleeve and draws to advantage. A player as well. BEER BARON (3) peaks and rates well at best. Has a low gate and 2kg claim, and the shorter sprint suits better. Keep onside at a price. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Extreme Diva.
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EXTREME DIVA
MATTHEW DUNN 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG Widden Stud Australia Pty Ltd, RMA Bloodstock & Woodside Bloodstock (Mgr: Ms H Wall) Filly back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation by head Gosford Super Mdn-Sw April 10 over 1100m slow track defeating Sassy Abbey carrying 56.5kg at $2.30. First up last campaign second in a small field at Wyong Mdn-Sw March 12 over 1000m, on heavy track; 0.5 len behind Shambretta with 56.5kg at $1.24. Looks set for a bold return. |
10 AARON BULLOCK |
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PORT ERIN
BEN HULL 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG R N Manson, Mrs J A Manson, A J Hill, M Woodhouse, A Hill, S Buchanan, L Hill, G L Hill, W Crooks & G B Pepper Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl2 on July 2 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Miss Personality with 59kg at $13. The run before that 4th of 10 at Gold Coast Bm70 on June 14 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind I Am Voodoo with 57kg at $2.50. |
6 M BELL |
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| 3 | x9265 |
BEER BARON
NEIL OSBORNE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG N Osborne, Mrs D Y Osborne, S A Osborne & P A Osborne At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track Gneas Prel on July 6 over 1420m, slow going 2.75 len behind Ronny Bee with 57.5kg at $6. Before that 6th of 9 at Coffs Harbour Cl3 on June 29 over 1215m, slow going 7 len behind Sammy Conquers All carrying 58kg at $6. Going well and should be prominent again. |
2 GLENN CAHILL |
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| 4 | x0261 |
IMMORTALITY
JORDAN LEE 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG C J Smith, J Perry, J Briant, B J Sadler, J R Godfrey, S B McIntyre, S B Lee, Ms B J Ferris, P C Webber, B Newton, Mrs D A Paterson, A W Fraser, D L Blumberg, A Bogle, B J Greaney & D R Edwards Most recently won by 1.2 len at Rockhampton Cl1 July 5 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Pan A Million with 57.5kg at $15. The run before that 6th of 8 at Rockhampton Bm58 on May 30 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Nicconori with 60.5kg at $5.50. Expect another forward showing. |
5 JETT NEWMAN |
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STRATAFY
NEIL WARD 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG S Lear, Mrs N M Lear, R L Collier, Mrs I Collier, S G Lockyer, P Bascherin, B Mitkovski, Mrs V Mitkovski, N Ward, B Lear & Mrs L Lear Second run back. First-up after four months set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Wyong Mid Bm64 on July 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Royal Commodore with 58kg at $3. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Newcastle Mid Cl1 on January 21 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Cryptonic with 55kg at $18. Strips fitter and is a definite chance. |
4 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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SINGING STAR
DAMIEN LANE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG Miss K J Law Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 8 at Muswellbrook Cl3 on June 13 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Not Written Off with 56.5kg at $9. Second run from a spell made ground from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Taree Bm66 on June 30 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 1.2 len behind Zoom Outcome with 57kg at $5. Fitter now and making headway. Nice effort last time so worth following up. |
8 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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ZOUTASTIC
TERRY CROFT 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG M W Horsfall, J K R Racing (Mgr: D Gremmo), P E J Bowen, J P Hore, K R Hore, J N MacFadyen, Miss K E Littlejohns, M Dipper, R D Jury, P A Gerard & R D Gerard Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 10 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on July 3 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Regimental Colours with 55kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Moruya Super Mdn on January 6 over 1010m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Bengal with 55kg at $6. Has decent claims. |
3 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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MISS WATERLINE
JORDAN LEE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG B E Kee Third race start. Won on debut won by a neck at Ballina Ctry Mdn-Sw January 9 over 1015m defeating Super Latte carrying 54kg at $2.15. Went for a break before returning 9th of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl2 on July 2 over 1000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Miss Personality with 54kg at $51. That form suggests she needs a bit more time. |
7 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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MANIC LIGHT
JOHN SHELTON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Mrs T S Schmidt, Ms K A Parish, Mrs J A Finneran & 12 Lengths (Mgr: B J Coleman) Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Ballina Ctry Bm58 February 14 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Under Twenty Two carrying 60kg at $5. First up last campaign third of 7 at Ballina Ctry Bm58 December 10 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Cosmic Fortune carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Will need this run. |
7 BEN LOOKER |
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NOBLE MISSILE
TODD FLETCHER 7YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG K A Studd, S N Wratten, Miss J M Wratten, D J Farrell, R J Jefferies & D M Baird Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 14 at this track Bm58 on June 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Rubydoo carrying 59kg at $11. The start before that 2nd of 13 at this track Bm58 on May 9 over 1205m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Aye Aye Skipper with 59kg at $31. Races back which makes the task difficult. |
6 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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SNEAKY RICH
BRETT BELLAMY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG M Foley Second run back. First-up after 11 months ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 June 29 over 1015m on a soft track defeating Speedy Target carrying 55.5kg at $61. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn May 31 2024 over 1005m in the wet defeating Cluster's General with 58kg at $61. Not helped by the wide draw and others rate better. |
9 J GRISEDALE |
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VENOM WOLF
BRETT BELLAMY 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Larneuk Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: N E Murdoch) & P J Wood Second run back. First-up after seven months eased back early on 8th of 14 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 on June 29 over 1015m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sneaky Rich with 56kg at $19. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 12 at Port Macquarie Ctry Cl1 on October 11 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Get Some Fun carrying 55kg at $41. Not keen. |
1 R SPOKES |
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