Grafton 16 Jul 2025
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GRAFTON DISTRICT SERVICES CLUB RAMORNIE HANDICAP 1200m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 17) Rail: True. |
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Solid pace likely with He's Heaven prominent along with Prince Of Boom crossing from an outside gate. COMPELLING TRUTH (1) was quickly back on track winning in Stakes grade at Eagle Farm. That's the best last start figure presenting and he gives himself every chance on the pace. He's been kept on the fresh side and 4x winning rider Wheeler sticks aboard. TRIBECA STAR (13) resumes for Matt Dunn and flies fresh. He won a recent trial by a space and has plenty of weight relief at this level. He's likely been set for this and Morgan is a positive jockey booking. LADY EXTREME (14) seeks the hat-trick off wins at Rosehill and Alysha Collett sticks from those. She has plenty of scope for improvement and also sits down in the handicap. Can feature with average luck from an awkward gate. SHA OF GOMER (8) impressed winning the Rockhampton Newmarket comfortably. That stacks right up, and he looks well placed to repeat. BARBER (5) peaks and brings a 2L defeat in a Group 3 at Eagle Farm. Maps well and is sure to have admirers. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Compelling Truth.
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COMPELLING TRUTH
MACK GRIFFITH 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG M D Griffith, B M Brooks, K J Brooks, Mrs A Griffith, P N Rees, H J Johnstone, Ms J L Griffith, Mrs L Swan, D Walker, Gooree Stud (Mgr: Mrs J Tioseco) & G J Hume Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Eagle Farm LR Hinkler June 14 over 1200m defeating Need Some Luck with 57kg at $17. The start before that 12th of 14 at Scone in the LR Ortensia on May 17 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Caballus with 55.5kg at $8. Terrific chance to continue on. |
7 BAILEY WHEELER |
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PRINCE OF BOOM
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Adrenaline Dazzles, M McQueen, D M Blades, C Butler, R V Moore, Mrs M K Hill, M Ievers, G R Field, Mrs K Wessely, G P Mondon, A L Clotworthy, Ms W M Wilson, G J Birrer, S Clements, Mrs T F O'Neill, A R Nicholson, B N Wilson, J Strano, Newy & Coastal Lads Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up did the work up front then tired 8th of 11 at Eagle Farm in the LR Hinkler on June 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Compelling Truth with 59kg at $8.50. Second-up sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 12 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Wj Healy on June 28 over 1200m, 10 len behind Metalart with 58kg at $21. Rates highly. Tough barrier. |
15 AARON BULLOCK |
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METALART
KELLY SCHWEIDA 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG M K Kamp, Miss K A Fuller, G Augello & P S Pattison SCRATCHED. |
19 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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THE BIG GOODBYE
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG QLD Rogues (Mgr: S K Brown) Second run back. Comes off a 53-day let-up. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Doomben in the LR Chief De Beers on May 24 over 1110m, slow going 2 len behind Manhood carrying 57kg at $11. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Falvelon on December 21 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Cannonball carrying 55kg at $21. Risking. |
9 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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BARBER
RICHARD LITT 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Monarch Bloodstock (Mgr: J Micallef), D Micallef, P Driscoll, Mrs E Driscoll, G O'Sullivan, A Curran, D Andrews, N David, L Port, Ms S Chamberlain, D Ristuccia, R Naidu, V Multari, Miss E Toland, M Bradstock, Mrs L Saywell, Seahorse's (Mgr: D Robb), Mrs A Andrews, L Dinham & J Pereira At the latest run 5th of 12 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Wj Healy on June 28 over 1200m, 2 len behind Metalart carrying 56.5kg at $21. Before that 8th of 11 at Randwick in the LR Bob Charley Ao on June 7 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind In Flight carrying 54.5kg at $10. Has plenty of ability and is sure to feature. |
3 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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MIDNIGHT IN TOKYO
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG D J Mckenzie & Mrs M E Mckenzie Last start 6th of 12 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Wj Healy on June 28 over 1200m, 4 len behind Metalart carrying 54kg at $16. The race before that 3rd of 16 at Eagle Farm in the LR Helen Coughlan on June 7 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Zaszou carrying 55.5kg at $26. Chance on her best form. |
1 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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BOOM TORQUE
MATTHEW DUNN 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG I J Corazzol Last start 11th of 13 at Sunshine Coast in the LR Glasshouse Hcp on July 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Fortunate Kiss with 55kg at $51. The race before that 12th of 14 at Ipswich in the LR Eye Liner on June 21 over 1350m, 5 len behind Oughton carrying 56.5kg at $26. Capable but is racing well short of his best. |
12 JAKE BAYLISS |
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SHA OF GOMER
JEFF DUNN 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG R G Howard, P A O'Sullivan, D R Latchford, G W Ayre, Ms S M Lynch, Dr J Lee, Mrs E M Kratzmann, J D Dalton, B McKenzie, M Nicholls, D Sizeland, C L Hough, G R Elrington & J A Wilson Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 1.5 len at Rockhampton Qlty July 4 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Cherry Rose with 56.5kg at $3.90. The race before that 2nd of 14 at Ipswich in the LR Eye Liner on June 21 over 1350m, 0.5 len behind Oughton carrying 54kg at $20. Key runner who is a great chance to measure up again. |
5 RIKKI JAMIESON |
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SINAWANN
AIDEN ST VINCENT 8YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG A St Vincent, D W McKellar, Hears Hoping (Mgr: E A Jeffery) & A Bryant-Smith First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Doomben Qlty April 16 over 1350m, soft track; 8 len behind Miss Joelene with 56.5kg at $61. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Falvelon December 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Cannonball carrying 53kg at $61. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others. |
4 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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FLYING CRAZY
JAKE HULL 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Equi-Com Syndications (Mgr: P D Bishop), W B Forrester, P Bishop, B Hulme, S K Wightley, M P Wilson, M P Mcpherson, S Akle, Miss E M Stonnill Rosengreen, Mrs K M Stonnill, G J Peterson, G W Cassidy, Mrs L Cain, B Swanson, Ms G A Sharples, J Leo, Mrs K J Leo, L Stinson & C P Hackett Returns from a 60-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 12th of 15 at Scone in the LR Luskinstar on May 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 10 len behind The Instructor with 53kg at $21. The run before that 7th of 14 at Randwick Bm100 on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Sandpaper with 54kg at $61. Unlikely to turn it around here. |
11 BEN LOOKER |
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AT WITZ END
DANIEL BOWEN 9YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG J Thew, I J Crawford & D G Howe Last start eased back early on 7th of 10 at Gold Coast Hcp on June 21 over 1000m, in the wet; 10 len behind Chakra Boy carrying 60.5kg at $8.50. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Hcp on April 26 over 1200m, 3 len behind Hollywood North carrying 61kg at $8. Hard to have in this tough line-up. |
9 NORIYUKI MASUDA |
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HE'S HEAVEN
DESLEIGH FORSTER 5YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG D J Forster Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Rockhampton Qlty on July 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Sha Of Gomer carrying 56kg at $8.50. Before that won by 1.75 len at Eagle Farm Bm85 June 28 over 1200m defeating Set To Shine carrying 55.5kg at $13. Passing here. |
2 L P ROLLS |
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TRIBECA STAR
MATTHEW DUNN 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Calladunn (Mgr: M J Dunn), Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), G Wales, D M Wales, D J Lovegrove, G Elms, L D Freeman, B B Paine, L J Campbell, D J Bowden, B J Hewitt, S R Thomson & Mrs K L Thomson Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 16 at Randwick Ctry Champ April 5 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Know Thyself with 57.5kg at $11. First up last campaign third of 10 at Doomben Hcp February 1 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Safework with 52kg at $3.40. In light and expect him to be ready to go. |
6 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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LADY EXTREME
BLAKE RYAN 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG L A Wilkinson Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by a neck at Rosehill Midway Bm72 May 31 over 1100m in heavy going defeating Let's Go Again with 56.5kg at $4.40. Second run from a spell won by a nose at Rosehill Bm78 June 28 over 1200m defeating Flying Destiny with 56kg at $5. Lightly raced improver and the form is hard to fault. |
10 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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BURNING BELL
TOBY EDMONDS 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG OnTrack Flamenco (Mgr: G J Morgan), M L Borger, N L Fowles, Average Joe Racing (Mgr: T Rowe), C J Watts, Mrs J Watts, C Scott, D L Turner, C G Goddard, D K Chown, A S Wilson, D J Frew, Mrs M A Frew, T Purdon & R S Lorenz Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Gold Coast Military Rosefm March 15 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Liquor with 54.5kg at $16. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Gold Coast F&M Bm85 September 21 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Catwalk Criminal with 58kg at $7. Looking to others. |
18 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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MAXIMUM VORTEX
ETHAN ENSBY 5YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Ms J V Borg At the latest run 2nd of 9 at this track John Carlton 97 on July 6 over 1190m, head behind Moskeeta carrying 58.5kg at $2.60. The race before that led but faded 3rd of 11 at Gold Coast Hcp on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Two Ya Got carrying 55kg at $4.20. Looks tested in this field. |
14 SIENNA GRIMA |
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THE GREAT HOUDINI
GREGORY MCFARLANE 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG M D Shaw, Mrs J Shaw & S Colosimo Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run won by a nose at Canterbury Bm72 June 9 over 1250m in soft going defeating Puntin with 59.5kg at $20. Before that 6th of 8 at Gosford Midway Bm72 on May 10 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Monte Kate with 58.5kg at $4.80. Looking to others this time around. |
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THE FACE
TONY BALL 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG S W Smith, G J Fulton, Ms V M Smith, M J Hopkins, J McCaig, M Cleaver & R H Williams Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track John Carlton 97 on July 6 over 1190m, 4 len behind Moskeeta carrying 59kg at $11. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Port Macquarie Wcpe Spr on June 15 over 1008m, slow going 1.5 len behind Heir Apparent carrying 64kg at $9. Needs to do more. Hard to have in this tough line-up. |
8 SHAE WILKES |
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RHYTHM IS A DANCER
BRETT CAVANOUGH 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG B F Cavanough & J F Cavanough At the latest run 6th of 12 at Tamworth Bm82 on June 27 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Staffa carrying 62kg at $4.40. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Dubbo Bm82 on June 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Sizzle Minizzle carrying 62kg at $2.30. Would have to improve sharply. |
13 M BELL |
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STAFFA
HOLLY WILLIAMS 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG CBR (Mgr: R A M Lightfoot) Dual acceptor. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Tamworth Bm82 June 27 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Wanda River carrying 55kg at $26. The race before that eased back early on 4th of 8 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 on June 11 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Livin' Thing carrying 54.5kg at $51. Would have to improve even further. |
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