Grafton   06 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

GRAFTON GAS & PLUMBING JOHN CARLTON QUALITY 1190m

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

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.
1 80782 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
Purple, Gold Lightning Bolt, Lightning Bolts Cap
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
Cerise, Mauve Horse Head, Purple Sleeves And Cap
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
Red And White Stripes
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
White, Red Diamonds, Green Diamond Sleeves, Checked Cap
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.
8
Gold, Black Seams And Sleeves
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.
5
Purple, White Lighting Bolt, Diamonds Sleeves
7 11x01 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
White, Pink Stars, Sleeves And Cap
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
Green And Gold Stripes, Orange Sleeves, Striped Cap
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
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
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
Gold, Black Sash And Cap
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
Red, White Crossed Sashes And Sleeves
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
Yellow, Red Hoops, Dark Blue Cap
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.
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BEN LOOKER
Red, White Crossed Sashes And Sleeves