Grafton   09 Sep 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

TABULAM CUP 4 OCTOBER BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: GOOD4   Clouds (Max: 25)   Rail: True.  

Plenty of pace from Nails And Pride, Intoxel and Wilderness Star primarily. OUR SILVER LININGS (9) plagued by bad barriers at two of her three runs this time in and ticks a few boxes today with Newman's claim. Gets map favours and can finish over the top of them. MIDNIGHT DRIFTER (7) strong win two back, before jumping in grade when a plugging eighth over 1400m at Eagle Farm in C4 company. Best figures are good enough to win this. AMARONE (12) fifth up for this and jumps out to this distance for the first time. Attacked the line strongly with 61kg when a sound fourth over 1185m at this track. One for the exotics. BANDASHA (2) solid fresh gelding resuming. Came to the end of his prep when seventh over 1400m at Eagle Farm in C3 grade. Given the two trials and will be strong late. SUGGESTED PLAY: Our Silver Linings looks the value play.
1 8x693 BROKEN HERO
NEVILLE STEWART
8YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
Mrs P Stewart, Ms M C Jackson, A W Stewart & G Stewart
Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track Bm66 on August 26 over 1050m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Gaylord carrying 62kg at $31. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track Macleancup Bm87 on July 20 over 1425m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Ostracised carrying 56kg at $61. Tricky assignment.
12
LEANNE BOYD
Gold, Black Sash And Cap
2 3437x BANDASHA
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs M F Anderson, D J Armstrong, M E Evans, M Gudinski, G D Hanly, Mrs C F Hanly, N V Schmidt, Mrs H J Schmidt, J Dugan, W J Watts, Mrs A C Watts, Mrs M Bolster, Calladunn, Jacobsen Bloodstock Pty Ltd, J P O Racing & Ralph Johns Family
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw March 12 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Voracious carrying 60kg at $6.50. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Ipswich Cl2-Sw September 19 over 1350m defeating Millward with 60kg at $9. Has the ability to run well.
5
JAKE BAYLISS
Red, Pink Triangle, Pink And Blue Hooped Sleeves, Pink Cap
3 48000 CASIRINA
SAMANTHA MCGUREN
8YO  GREY  GELDING 62.0KG
M R Stitt & Mrs K A Hollis
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Taree Hopknliver Bm85 on August 15 over 1412m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Run Rory Run with 53kg at $31. Before that 10th of 12 at this track Macleancup Bm87 on July 20 over 1425m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Ostracised with 55kg at $51. Outclassed.
7
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Green, Yellow Sash, White Sleeves, Green And Yellow Quartered Cap
4 11x31 RUSTIC TZAR
BILLY HEALEY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Healey Racing, T A Horoch, Taylor Peterson, Healey Bloodstock, P J Bracher, G E Winch, Ms S Cila, Dr J B Williams, P G Giemza, M D Russell, T Russell, D J Rutherford, M Damiani, L Hobbs, F Dintinosante, M D Kuperman, Ms A R Shereston & Mrs B Rutherford
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Ipswich Bm65 on July 31 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Araletta with 57.5kg at $6.50. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Casino Bm58 August 18 over 1300m in the wet defeating Rylov with 61.5kg at $4.20. Key chance expected to feature.
3
A MALLYON
Cerise, White Horse Shoe
5 00394 SIR BOO
SHANE EVERSON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K J Bramich & P E Bramich
Comes off a 58 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track Cl3 on July 13 over 1410m, 2.25 len behind Monte Maximus carrying 57.5kg at $12. Before that ran last of 9 at Coffs Harbour Cl3 on June 29 over 1215m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Sammy Conquers All with 60.5kg at $19. Worth thought.
6
D PEISLEY
Yellow, Blue Cross, White Cap
6 x1664 CLUEDO
PAUL SNOWDEN
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs L A Morton, G B Morton, J P Morton, M Morton & G M Morton
Last start 4th of 10 at Port Macquarie Bm66 on September 1 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Show 'Em Howl carrying 58.5kg at $7. Before that 6th of 9 at Port Macquarie Ctry Cl3 on August 8 over 1500m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Supreme Command carrying 58.5kg at $3.20. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
12
Black, Gold Cup And Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 x4818 MIDNIGHT DRIFTER
G HEINRICH & B RODGERS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr: Miss T C Heinrich)
Most recently ran last of 8 at Eagle Farm Cl4 on August 13 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Exceed Speed with 54.5kg at $18. The race before that came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Sunshine Coast 0 - 60 July 25 over 1400m in soft going defeating Bit Of Grunt carrying 59.5kg at $11. Better suited back to this grade.
10
BEN LOOKER
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Pink Sleeves, Black Cap, Pink Horseshoes
8 196x7 INTOXEL
ANDREW PARRAMORE
6YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
W A Campbell, Mrs K I Campbell & B R Campbell
Second run back. First-up after nine months 7th of 12 at Beaudesert Bm62 on August 16 over 1100m, 4 len behind Petite Palace with 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at this track Ctry Cl2 on March 7 2024 over 1000m, 3 len behind Rocky Ride with 56kg at $51. Will need to do a bit more.
11
ANTHONY ALLEN
Gold, White Diamond And Sleeves, Gold Armbands And Quartered Cap
9 7x620 OUR SILVER LININGS
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R T D Racing, Ms L B Korgvee, W Huntly, C P Coghlan, S W Bailey, S G Trask, Miss K A Brideoake, L J Witton, The Montmorency Group, D P Robinson, D + A Racing, J A Mounsey, Mrs S L Mounsey, A J Renkin, Silver Linings, HOP Racing, G J P Van Ameyden, Kangaroo Gully Road, Ray's Team & K Hoefel
Last start ran last of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on August 17 over 1300m, slow going 15 len behind Flywheel with 55.5kg at $15. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Kempsey Bm58 Cl2+ on July 28 over 1250m, on rain affected going; head behind Mission To Win carrying 60kg at $3.90. Capable of a better run.
4
JETT NEWMAN
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams
10 513x6 PROFOUNDLY
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
D L Freedman, M D Sullivan, Anzan Racing (Mgr: A A Efstathis), A D Mitchell, Belsin Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M Sinclair), P G Tonks, P C Barnett, R E Clements, Ms D Selby, L K Selby, D J Akers & I C Burford
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 8 at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp on August 23 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Impervious carrying 56.5kg at $16. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 2.5 len at Eagle Farm 2yo Hcp March 1 over 1300m defeating Nottington Prince carrying 56.5kg at $3.10. She has drawn poorly but is capable of testing this field.
16
JACE MCMURRAY
Red, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, Purple Cap
11 21753 MASTER ARTIST
STEPHEN LEE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms D K Hamlin & G G Brown
At the latest run 3rd of 13 at this track Ctry Cl1 on August 26 over 1415m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Full Regalia with 59.5kg at $4.40. The start before that 5th of 8 at Ipswich Bm65 on August 14 over 1350m, 5 len behind Diamond Epic carrying 57.5kg at $12. Rates highly but tested from the gate.
15
MATTHEW MCGUREN
Orange Black Maltese Cross Black Cap
12 x4164 AMARONE
KAREN OWEN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
R T Harvey, Mrs V L Harvey, G J Doolan & C P Doolan
Most recently 4th of 11 at this track Bm58 on August 26 over 1185m, slow going 2.75 len behind Chilled With Ice with 61kg at $9.50. The run before that 6th of 14 at Port Macquarie Cg&E Bm58 on August 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Love Rat with 61kg at $11. Tough to beat if near his best.
9
MADELINE OWEN
Maroon, White Sash And Sleeves
13 00049 MONTGOMERY
JASON REILLY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J B Reilly & K J Upton
At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track Bm58 on August 26 over 2225m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Casino Bear carrying 61.5kg at $26. Before that second last in a small field at Wagga Riverina Cup 68 on August 10 over 2500m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Due Calzini carrying 57.5kg at $8. Needs to do more.
8
NORIYUKI MASUDA
Maroon, White Diablo, Yellow Halved Sleeves
14 69576 NAILS AND PRIDE
MARCUS WILSON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
W S Racing (Mgr: J G Crook), D S Martin, D J L Racing (Mgr: D L Williams), P A Sherlock, T Raineri, P J Falzon, M A Petersen, J Pereira, C Woolley, J P Booker, M J Foord, L Prince, D Zappone, D A Watts, Miss D M Andrew, A W Cameron, Ms J C Hooper, M J Wilson & B S Anderson
Dual acceptor. At the latest run couldn't go on with it; 6th of 8 at Ipswich Bm65 on August 14 over 1350m, 6 len behind Diamond Epic carrying 58kg at $31. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm62 on July 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Aitutaki with 60kg at $15. Has to lift.
3
ASHVIN GOINDASAMY
White, Winners Stall Racing logo, Navy And Maroon Checked Sleeves And Cap
15 20798 WILDERNESS STAR
ANNETTE LEE
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
T J Higgins & Ms A M Lee
Last start faded in the straight 8th of 10 at Port Macquarie Bm66 on September 1 over 1500m, 6 len behind Show 'Em Howl with 55.5kg at $21. The run before that 9th of 12 at Taree Hopknliver Bm85 on August 15 over 1412m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Run Rory Run carrying 55.5kg at $81. Tested on recent form.
1
KACIE ADAMS
White, Black Sleeves, Black and White Quartered Cap
16 70x04 SEA OF QI
TRACY TIMBERY
9YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs AA Pocknall & N T Timbery
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on August 9 over 1100m, 7 len behind Fast Fusion carrying 60.5kg at $26. Last start 4th of 8 at Murwillumbah Ctry Bm58 on August 28 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Vivika carrying 60kg at $20. Has ability and gets his chance from the draw.
2
L P ROLLS
Royal Blue, Silver Horse Collar And Half Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap With Silver Peak And Horseshoes