Grafton 09 May 2025
GOING: S(7)
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HIP POCKET WORKWEAR & SAFETY GRAFTON BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1435m Track: SOFT6 Rain (Max: 19) Rail: +5m 1600m-1100m; +9m 700m-400m; +7m Remainder. |
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Pace genuine with Wilderness Star booting up to lead. WILDERNESS STAR (6) went to the lead and tried hard but eventually tired to finish sixth last start over 1500m at Port Macquarie. Fitter for two runs back from a let-up and this slightly shorter trip is to her advantage. Likes it wet and will give them something to catch. RESURRECTED (5) turned things around last start, closing late to be beaten under a length over 1200m at Ipswich. Loves it wet and has placed three from four at this distance so he has the right credentials. HARDLEY GREY (1) produced a real eye-catcher last start over 1400m at Casino, quickening impressively in the heavy going from near the tail to get up for second. Meets a better field today but gets a bit of weight relief and should be strong through the line again. OTTOMAN EMPIRE (3) is back from a seventy-four-day spell. Excels in wet conditions so despite the gap between runs he cannot be overlooked. BUSH WARRIOR (9) is up on grade but recent efforts under big weights have been sound. SUGGESTED PLAY: Wilderness Star to lead all the way.
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HARDLEY GREY
OWEN GLUE 6YO GREY GELDING 62.0KG W Carroll & O K Glue Most recently came from the tail of the field 2nd of 12 at Casino Bm50 on May 3 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.4 len behind Golden Breeze with 62.5kg at $4.60. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm66 on April 13 over 1420m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Change The Date with 58kg at $12. Still has plenty to offer and is worth including. |
5 LEANNE BOYD |
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| 2 | x5314 |
CALEDONIAN
KAREN OWEN 3YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG L W Reinhard Going well. At the latest run won by 0.6 len at Newcastle Mdn April 26 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Dundeel Flyer carrying 52.5kg at $8. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1200m, 3 len behind Moroccan Thunder with 57kg at $8. Well placed. SCRATCHED. |
9 TEIGHAN WORSNOP |
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| 3 | 66x0x |
OTTOMAN EMPIRE
J I HERRIOT 5YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG J I Herriot Resuming. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 12 at this track Bm58 on February 24 over 1420m, 8 len behind Key Legend with 61kg at $26. First up last campaign 5th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Cl1 on September 15 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind My Mate Cobber carrying 57.5kg at $26. Each-way prospects. |
6 L P ROLLS |
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| 4 | 3565x |
CASINO BEAR
PETER CHEERS 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs B Cheers & P J Cheers Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Taree Bm58 January 7 over 2000m, soft track; 10 len behind Fighting Magnus with 58kg at $4.40. Previously first up; third of 10 at Port Macquarie Ctry Cl1 September 29 over 1000m, soft track; a nose behind Dehero carrying 54.5kg at $10. Not keen. |
9 SHAE WILKES |
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| 5 | 6x502 |
RESURRECTED
MATTHEW DUNN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Steelies Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Darby Racing Bacarella (Mgr: S G Darby), W D Brown, J Georgatsoulis, M A Johnson, B Klemke, J F Neilsen, C Smith, Insufficient Funds Racing (Mgr: O Karovski), I E Huntly & S Zarkow Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Ipswich Bm58 on April 21 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind Gerrymander carrying 58.5kg at $21. Before that ran last of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on March 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Rhuvaal with 57.5kg at $26. Back in form and will be hard to beat. |
8 A MALLYON |
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| 6 | 04656 |
WILDERNESS STAR
ANNETTE LEE 6YO BAY MARE 59.0KG T J Higgins & Ms A M Lee Most recently led to the turn then faded 6th of 13 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on April 27 over 1500m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Rathoran carrying 57kg at $5. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm66 on April 13 over 1420m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Change The Date with 56.5kg at $19. Finds a suitable race and is expected to be in the finish. |
1 EMILY FARR |
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| 7 | 58x10 |
FICTION SOCIETY
FLEUR BLANCH 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J P King Third-up today. First-up won by 1.3 len at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw March 16 over 1100m in soft going defeating Stainless Steel with 59kg at $4.60. Last start eased back early on 11th of 14 at Port Macquarie Cg&E Cl1 on April 11 over 1100m, 7 len behind Executive Decision carrying 57.5kg at $21. Disappointing last time and is likely to struggle again. |
10 D PEISLEY |
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| 8 | 65319 |
RAISED BY WOLVES
BRETT BELLAMY 5YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG P J Wood, R T Chambers & M R Chambers At the latest run 9th of 13 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on April 27 over 1500m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Rathoran with 58kg at $15. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Port Macquarie Bm50 April 19 over 1509m defeating She's Enuff carrying 60.5kg at $4. Rates highly and can bounce back. |
11 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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| 9 | x7023 |
BUSH WARRIOR
TONY NEWING 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Mrs J N Grimshaw Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Casino Bm50 on May 3 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Vetoed with 60.5kg at $6. Before that 2nd in a small field at Tottenham Pic Cup on March 8 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Laisvas carrying 64kg at $4. This looks a nice race for him. |
4 MATTHEW MCGUREN |
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| 10 | x9437 |
TWOSRET
DANIEL WHEELER 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Glencoe Racing (Mgr: R W Walker), N M Daniels, Miss J M Wratten, S N Wratten & Matesonthepunt (Mgr: D Coggan) Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 7th of 10 at Tuncurry Bm58 on April 7 over 1400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Discreet Lady carrying 53.5kg at $10. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track Bm58 on March 22 over 1410m, in the wet; 2 len behind Hardley Grey with 53kg at $31. Unreliable and hard to recommend. |
2 STEPHEN CUMMINS |
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| 11 | 67942 |
SHINTARO LASS
JASON REILLY 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG J B Reilly & K J Upton Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Casino Bm50 on May 3 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.7 len behind Vetoed carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Before that 4th of 9 at this track Bm50 on March 22 over 1610m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Intentional Lass with 57kg at $10. Others make more appeal. |
12 NORIYUKI MASUDA |
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| 12 | 88987 |
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 got back early 7th of 12 at Casino Bm50 on May 3 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Golden Breeze carrying 56.5kg at $51. The race before that ran last of 8 at Port Macquarie Cl1 on April 19 over 1509m, 7 len behind Kobaytera with 53kg at $21. Others read better. Likely to find this out of reach. |
7 P GRAHAM |
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| 13 | 7555x |
COOK ISLAND GIRL
RENITA BEATON 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Ripley Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Mcdonald) & E D Dick Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Lismore F&M Bm58 October 20 over 1310m, 6 len behind Ocean Alps with 61kg at $7. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw June 22 over 1400m on heavy track defeating Annoint with 57kg at $4.50. Capable of a bold return. |
3 KIRK MATHESON |
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| 14 | x4862 |
ANCIENT MISSION
MARYANN BROSNAN 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG G H Austin, Mrs S E Austin & Ms G E Perkins Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Ballina Bm58 on April 8 over 1300m, on heavy track; nose behind Octavio with 57kg at $5. The race before that 6th of 13 at Beaudesert 0 - 55 on March 17 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Reachover with 58kg at $7.50. Promising effort last time out. SCRATCHED. |
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VACILLATION
MARYANN BROSNAN 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms M D Brosnan & D Balke Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th in a small field at Gold Coast Poly 3yo Bm65 on April 26 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind King Spirit with 56.5kg at $9. The run before that 3rd of 10 at this track Cl2 on April 13 over 1015m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Jewels Statement with 56kg at $11. SCRATCHED. |
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| 16 | 8x865 |
MILAGRO
ROCHELLE PEREIRA 7YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ms R A Pereira, I A Heilig, Little Miss Kranky (Mgr: D W Brittain) & L D Bailey At the latest run got back early 5th of 10 at Dalby Bm55 on April 26 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Prophet Of Boom carrying 55.5kg at $6. Before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Dalby 0 - 55 on April 8 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Pretty Little Lass with 56kg at $5. SCRATCHED. |
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