Grafton   06 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

WHO'S CHARLIE HERE ON SOUTH CUP SUNDAY CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1190m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 21)   Rail: +5m Entire.  

Solid tempo with Dashing Basics going forward from the good gate. STAR PREDICTION (1) was rewarded for his consistency when a dominant maiden winner over 1208m at Port Macquarie. Shae Wilkes sticks, and the claim will come in handy again. Goes close. DASHING BASICS (4) comes down from the Gold Coast after progressing well in four career runs. Got out late when a good second over 1100m at Ipswich. Gets a similar set up for this and the extra trip will help his cause. PRIVATE EQUITY (7) rounded them up convincingly at her second run back when scoring over 1000m at the Sunshine Coast. Has upside and sure to be thereabouts. SO YOU CAN TORQUE (6) returns from a lengthy break with a good fresh record. Fitted with the two even trials and look for him late. ALL TOO WILD (9) progressive filly resuming for the Tracey Bartley yard. Will hold a forward position from the draw and her latest trial win had merit. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 1,4,7,6.
1 36221 STAR PREDICTION
TONY BALL
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs B A Ball, M A Ball & K J Ball
Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.4 len at Port Macquarie 3yo Mdn June 15 over 1208m in soft going defeating Qui Rouge with 59kg at $1.60. The race before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Muswellbrook Mdn on June 1 over 1280m, slow going 1.3 len behind California Secret with 58.5kg at $8. Hard to go past based on recent performances.
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SHAE WILKES
Purple, White Lightning Bolt, Diamonds Sleeves
2 2712x HAZE
BRETT CAVANOUGH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms A M McHardy, J R Tyrrell, D L Ceglar & Mrs S Ceglar
First-up. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Quirindi Bm58 February 21 over 1450m, 0.5 len behind Tavanasia with 60kg at $2.05. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Armidale Ctry Mdn November 10 over 1400m, 2 len behind Holy MacKerel carrying 59kg at $14. Marginal place chance.
5
COBI VITLER
Royal Blue, White Star And Stars Sleeves, Royal Blue And White Star Cap
3 322x1 MOFEED
JORDAN LEE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A Aceti
Second-up. First-up after 16 months favourite; won by 2.75 len at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw June 10 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Marin County with 59kg at $2.15. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Ballina Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 25 2024 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Jewels Statement carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Expected to run well again.
13
White, Red Diamonds, Green Diamonds Sleeves, Checked Cap, Red Pom Pom
4 3512 DASHING BASICS
ADAM CAMPTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Strike Thoroughbred (Mgr: A Chan)
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Ipswich Cg&E Cl1 on June 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind La Petite Maison with 57.5kg at $12. The run before that won by 1.5 len at Gatton Mdn-Sw May 23 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Day To Remember with 58kg at $6. Racing well at the moment and should prove hard to beat.
2
BAILEY WHEELER
Yellow, Red And Mauve Vee, Mauve Halved Sleeves, Checked Cap
5 8x1x RED SPECTOR
JAKE HULL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Metro Breeding & Racing (Mgr: J J O'Connor), T F O'Sullivan & J J Hull
Dual acceptor. Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw December 30 over 1205m defeating Shoot The Diva carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign 8th of 11 at Tamworth Mdn on June 28 2024 over 1200m, 4 len behind Alertado carrying 54.5kg at $21. Won a Wyong trial over 1000m on June 16. Resumes after a recent trial win. Expecting a strong run fresh.
14
BEN LOOKER
Purple, White And Black Thirds, Striped Sleeves
6 3x18x SO YOU CAN TORQUE
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
I J Corazzol, R J Waghorn, R Tomkins, S C J Jocumsen, M D Russell & S W Fisher
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 December 29 over 1400m, 3 len behind Banana Slide carrying 57kg at $13. Previous preparation first-up won by head Murwillumbah Super Mdn-Sw December 13 over 1200m slow track defeating Superzoom carrying 59kg at $2.40. Expected to feature.
9
JETT NEWMAN
Purple, Gold Treble Clef
7 28x41 PRIVATE EQUITY
DAVID VANDYKE
4YO  GR/B  MARE 57.0KG
D M White, K R Bredhauer, S P Friend, J Nigg, Albury's Own (Mgr: P A Mathewson), Rothwell Park Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S L Irwin), Mrs R Pajor, Ms S R Smith, Mrs T Rook, J D Allen & P Power
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 12 at Ipswich Mdn on May 14 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind King Boom carrying 58kg at $16. Last start favourite; won by a nose at Sunshine Coast 4yo+ Mdn-Sw June 8 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating He Is The Kiss carrying 56kg at $1.75. One of the major players.
11
SIENNA GRIMA
Orange And White Quarters, Checked Sleeves, Blue Collar And Cuffs, Quartered Cap With Blue Peak
8 494x3 EXOREALM
SALLY TAYLOR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Vardy Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Vardy), Ms K Heber, C McFarlane, Mrs L F Peters, Mrs G C King, W L Evans, M J Pryor, Mrs S A Booth, Pho Dac Biet (Mgr: H Trang), JDM Racing (Mgr: M Saunders), Ms M m Rochford, Ms A Milne, G R T Lynch, A Davey, R Eason & Dr S Saker
Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 13 at Coffs Harbour Cg&E Bm58 on June 20 over 1005m, in the wet; 2 len behind Soobooco with 58kg at $9. Previously second-up eased back early on 5th of 9 at Port Macquarie Cl1 on November 14 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Jo Jo Sun with 55kg at $6. Tested from the draw.
13
J GRISEDALE
White, Lime Green And Aqua Vardy Thoroughbreds Logo, Striped Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
9 9734x ALL TOO WILD
TRACEY BARTLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms T A Quinn & Stratheden Racing (Mgr: G M Maher)
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Scone Cl1 February 17 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind You Wahng carrying 55kg at $41. On debut seventh of 11 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw October 24 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Leantothemoon with 55kg at $41. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign.
3
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Yellow, Purple And White Checked Sash, White Sleeves, White And Purple Checked Cap
10 55868 FERRY ROAD
LEO CLAPHAM
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
S J Clapham, J S Rowsell, J M J Innes, R T Manning, S C Stenner, B Birmingham, G W Keep, D J Loader & B Shedden
Most recently 8th of 10 at Murwillumbah Bm58 on June 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Stoinka carrying 57kg at $21. Before that 6th of 12 at Ballina Ctry Bm58 on June 12 over 1300m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Mallee Boy Express carrying 58kg at $8.50. Looking to others.
4
STEPHEN CUMMINS
Red, Yellow Diamond And Cap
11 5469x SON OF A BOOM
CAROLYN HALLIDAY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs C J Halliday
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Wagga Cl1-Sw January 26 over 1600m, 11 len behind Warpainted carrying 59kg at $15. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Gundagai Cge Mdn-Sw August 6 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Casanova with 59kg at $9.50. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
8
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Red, Black Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
12 757x3 OURLEGSELEVEN
SHARON PEPPER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms S L Pepper, M I Pepper, B J Pepper, Miss K L Pepper, D I Pepper & Ms M C Gilmore
Second-up. First-up after five months came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Murwillumbah Ctry Bm58 on June 22 over 1010m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Hidden Hail with 55kg at $18. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Murwillumbah Ctry Bm58 on October 15 over 1100m, in the wet; 9 len behind Star Espresso carrying 55kg at $19. Fitter but facing a tougher assignment and others rate better.
7
BEN LOOKER
Blue, Pink Crossed Sashes, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 34077 PERSONAL SPACE
CATHLEEN RODE
5YO  GR/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Ms C A Rode, S R Thompson, Miss B J McGowan & B C Gately
Last start 7th of 14 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 on June 29 over 1015m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sneaky Rich with 55kg at $21. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Port Macquarie Cl1 on June 15 over 1208m, slow going 4.5 len behind Aged Care carrying 55kg at $21. Hard to make a case.
12
TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Emerald And Silver Quarters, Emerald Sleeves Silver Cap
14 5406x MAJESTIC AFFAIR
STEPHEN RANDALL
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Ms H M Bennett
First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Holbrook Bm50 February 15 over 1100m, soft track; 5 len behind Can Do Canto carrying 55.5kg at $9. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Wagga Riverside Bm50 October 5 over 1200m, soft track; 1.0 len behind A Bit Racey carrying 58kg at $19. Prepared to watch.
1
ANNA ROPER
Black, Pink Lighting Bolt, Pink Armbands, Pink And Black Quartered Cap
15 400x7 TANGO SPIRIT
JASON REILLY
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J B Reilly & K J Upton
Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 9 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1005m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Dizzy Dee carrying 55kg at $18. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Ballina Mdn on June 30 2024 over 1310m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Dazzling Robert carrying 55.5kg at $14. Wait until she produces the goods on race day.
10
JEFF KEHOE
Maroon, White Diablo, Yellow Halved Sleeves