Grafton 06 Jul 2025
GOING: G(4)
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GRAFTON GAS & PLUMBING JOHN CARLTON QUALITY 1190m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: +5m Entire. |
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Expecting a strong tempo with The Astronomer, Yendy and Key Legend going forward ahead of Maximum Vortex and Moskeeta. MAXIMUM VORTEX (2) due for a change of luck and has excellent credentials over this course and distance. The early effort told late from the draw when a tiring third over 1200m at the Gold Coast. Five of his seven wins have come at this course and looks hard to beat. THE FACE (1) tough gelding who indicated he was back to his best when a gritty second with the 64kg over 1008m at Port Macquarie. Has the ability to overcome the sticky gate. YENDY (9) underrated mare who looks well suited back to the 1190m. Three weeks between runs when going under narrowly to run second over 1305m at Coffs Harbour. In leading yard and wining rider sticks. ZARU (7) retains his zest for racing and chasing his fourth win from his last five starts. Won with plenty up the sleeve at Taree last time out and has each way claims. THE ASTRONOMER (4) resumes with solid fresh credentials and proven over this track and trip. Had the two searching trials and worth plenty of thought. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 2,1,9,7.
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THE FACE
TONY BALL 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG S W Smith, G J Fulton, Ms V M Smith, M J Hopkins, J McCaig, M Cleaver & R H Williams At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Port Macquarie Wcpe Spr on June 15 over 1008m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Heir Apparent carrying 64kg at $9. The start before that second last of 9 at Gosford Bm78 on May 10 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Raikkonen carrying 58kg at $61. Tough old sprinter likely to measure up. |
10 SHAE WILKES |
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| 2 | 10373 |
MAXIMUM VORTEX
ETHAN ENSBY 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Ms J V Borg Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 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. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at Eagle Farm Cg&E Bm78 on May 3 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Ser Joh with 59kg at $16. Holding form and gets his chance. |
3 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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| 3 | 1141x |
MOSKEETA
CATHLEEN RODE 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG S R Thompson Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation won by long-neck this track Return Bm82 January 27 over 1000m slow track defeating La Amigo carrying 58.5kg at $2.35. Previously first up; second of 9 at this track Jaccaprel October 22 over 1125m, 0.5 len behind Single Touch with 54kg at $6. Has a good record here and keep safe. |
2 GLENN CAHILL |
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| 4 | 2111x |
THE ASTRONOMER
STEPHEN LEE 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A Aceti, S B Lee & Racing88 Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs C E Irwin) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by nose Gold Coast Bm78 December 7 over 1200m defeating Hard Reyva carrying 55kg at $2.30. Previously first up; second of 8 at Doomben Bm65 September 11 over 1110m, 4 len behind Rich Minx carrying 58kg at $5. Has to be respected. |
9 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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| 5 | 0x860 |
FIFTEEN ROUNDS
WAYNE BROWN 9YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M W Brown & TCB Bloodstock (Mgr: A T Brown) Most recently 10th of 12 at Tamworth Bm82 on June 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Staffa with 63kg at $101. The run before that got back early 6th of 9 at Coonamble Cannonball Bm83 on June 15 over 1100m, 4 len behind Smooth Esprit with 63kg at $41. Outclassed. |
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| 6 | 71587 |
TIME FOR VICTORY
TONY BALL 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs B A Ball, J G Bakewell, K J Ball, M A Ball, Shed 23 Racing (Mgr: R W Thomson), CQO (Mgr: T Becker) & J C Haisell Last start 8th of 10 at Port Macquarie Wcpe Spr on June 15 over 1008m, slow going 4.5 len behind Heir Apparent with 59.5kg at $5.50. Before that 5th of 8 at Taree Bm82 on June 5 over 1250m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Zaru with 59kg at $9. Top chance on his best form. |
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ZARU
LYNDALL OLSON 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG S A Olson, M S Olson, L D Olson, D G Anderson, Miss A McKay, TJ McKay, Mrs LT McKay, TD Wright, Mrs CM Wright, M Wright, PA McEvoy, Mrs PL Scollard, Mrs K Greathead, WS Rushton, C Young, D Farag & K A Greathead Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 12 at Taree Bm74 on May 13 over 1000m, in the wet; 4 len behind Time For Victory with 61kg at $6. Last start won by 2.25 len at Taree Bm82 June 5 over 1250m in the wet defeating Xtra Approval with 57kg at $3.90. Sure to go very well. |
6 ANNA ROPER |
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| 8 | 34x63 |
DECISIVE LASS
GARY NIELSEN 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG G N Nielsen & Mrs K Purcell Second-up. First-up after three months got back early 6th of 10 at Gold Coast Bm70 on June 14 over 1000m, 2 len behind I Am Voodoo with 57kg at $18. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Canterbury Mares Bm64 on November 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Joyner with 55.5kg at $21. Looks tested again. |
6 SIENNA GRIMA |
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| 9 | x1652 |
YENDY
MATTHEW DUNN 4YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG Ms L J Bruce, A P Cassin, T Di Bucchianico, M Eaton, Mrs S D Fitzpatrick, A Frazer, M L Godfrey, T J Henderson, Ms J Kirkovski, Mrs M A Macaulay, A J Pettigrew, J J Presland, Mrs R D Warren, Jimlee Racing, Darby Racing, C T Byrne Racing & Darby Racing Guapa No. 2 Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Coffs Harbour Bm82 on June 20 over 1305m, in the wet; 0.6 len behind Ostracised carrying 54.5kg at $2.20. Before that second last in a small field at Doomben Cl5-Sw on May 28 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Hermanita with 56.5kg at $16. Classy mare sure to be thereabouts. |
8 JETT NEWMAN |
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| 10 | 0x8x6 |
BROKEN HERO
NEVILLE STEWART 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs P Stewart, Ms M C Jackson, A W Stewart & G Stewart Racing second-up today. Last outing second last of 7 at Warwick Hcp on June 21 over 1200m, 5 len behind Gobbled with 59kg at $11. At only start last preparation raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at this track Jaccaprel on October 22 over 1125m, 6 len behind Single Touch with 58kg at $26. Prefer others. |
7 KIRK MATHESON |
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| 11 | 6708x |
ROYAL CHARGE
TONY NEWING 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG R J Newing First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Tamworth Bm74 February 14 over 1600m, 4 len behind Fiorsum Fred carrying 60kg at $41. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at Mudgee Mudgee Sprint December 6 over 1200m, 17 len behind Proud Image with 57kg at $81. Will take great benefit from this run. |
4 COBI VITLER |
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| 12 | 29331 |
BUCK PHAROAH
NEIL GODBOLT 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG R N Godbolt & Mrs M M Godbolt Recent form sound. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 June 24 over 1206m on a rain affected track defeating Hotzino with 65.5kg at $3.20. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Port Macquarie Wcpe Spr on June 15 over 1008m, slow going 3 len behind Heir Apparent carrying 55kg at $4.60. Back in winning form and can measure up again. |
1 J GRISEDALE |
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| 13 | 1712x |
KEY LEGEND
TONY NEWING 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Mrs S L Newing, A W Newing, R J Newing, G A Pride, J D Bransby, B Rimmer, E Flayey, C M Yates, L Windshuttle & S Ghosn Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at Armidale Bm66 April 15 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Borrowed Luck with 59kg at $3.70. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Coffs Harbour Bm50 November 2 over 1012m, soft track; 5.5 len behind A Notion with 62kg at $4.50. Don't dismiss. |
5 BEN LOOKER |
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