Grafton   17 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

SIR JAMES KIRBY QUALITY 1000m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 20)   Rail: True.  

Keen tempo with Enuff Pills and Outishka prominent. OUTISHKA (4) super consistent mare with a good record of seven wins from twenty starts. Has excellent fresh figures and proven at the trip after defeating a handy field over today's distance at Gunnedah. Fitted with a 1000m Scone trial and gets her chance. TWO YA GOT (2) deep into his prep and holding his form well. Came out fast and left a sitting shot late when third over 1200m at the Gold Coast. Can get cover from the draw and figure prominently. KOTE (5) resumes with a stack of gear changes from the inside draw. Kept fresh when a poor ninth over this trip at Eagle Farm on March 1. Given the one trial and not without each way prospects. BOMAREA (8) finished second in this race last year and returns with an impressive first-up CV. Maps to get the gun run and impressed when winning her 1000m trial. Value player. SUGGESTED PLAY: Outishka in a strong contest.
1 28677 AT WITZ END
DANIEL BOWEN
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
J Thew, I J Crawford & D G Howe
Most recently 7th of 10 at Gold Coast Hcp on June 21 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Chakra Boy carrying 60.5kg at $8.50. The start before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Hcp on April 26 over 1200m, 3 len behind Hollywood North with 61kg at $8. Can improve sharply.
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MATTHEW MCGUREN
Red, Brown Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
2 02123 TWO YA GOT
BRETT CAVANOUGH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs K A Brennan, M J Brennan, Mrs K R Davis & J L Davis
Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Gold Coast Hcp on July 5 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Living Free carrying 57kg at $2.05. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Gold Coast Hcp on June 21 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Chakra Boy with 55kg at $5. Terrific chance in a suitable contest.
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M BELL
Purple, White Y, Sleeves And Checked Cap
3 59q7x BURNING BELL
TOBY EDMONDS
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
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. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Gold Coast Military Rosefm March 15 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Liquor carrying 54.5kg at $16. Previously first up; third of 10 at Gold Coast F&M Bm85 September 21 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Catwalk Criminal with 58kg at $7. Not to be underestimated.
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ZAC LLOYD
Gold
4 3x751 OUTISHKA
SCOTT SINGLETON
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Dr M A Kowalczuk & Mrs E W Kowalczuk
Returns from a 53-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.75 len at Gunnedah Lightning Bm88 May 25 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Two Ya Got carrying 59kg at $3.30. Before that second last in a small field at Warwick Farm 5yo+ Bm72 on May 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Pokerjack with 58kg at $7.50. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
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ALYSHA COLLETT
Yellow, Light Blue Spots, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
5 5539x KOTE
WAYNE WILKES
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Ravenswood Bloodstock (Mgr: P Pollicina), Mrs M N Annetts & W B Fornari
Resuming after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm90 March 1 over 1000m, 7 len behind Wanda Rox with 54.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm100 October 7 over 1000m, 6 len behind Hard To Say with 54kg at $61. Expecting a strong run fresh.
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BEN LOOKER
White, Red Stripes, Royal Blue And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
6 84x74 MABEL
TRACEY BARTLEY
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Ms T A Quinn
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 11 at Randwick Bm78 on June 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Storm The Ramparts with 53kg at $12. Last start 4th of 8 at Randwick Bm78 on July 12 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Bundeena carrying 54kg at $7. Might struggle again.
12
Purple, Yellow Seams, Striped Sleeves, Hooped Cap
7 3087x BRING ME KASH
STEPHEN LEE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms K M Van Haarlem, Mrs P Screnci, V Pitcorn, H J Pitcorn, L Grech, J Pitcorn-Van Haarlem & Deqoque Racing (Mgr: C J Maidment)
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Ipswich Qlty May 14 over 1100m, soft track; 4 len behind Flag Hall carrying 54kg at $21. Previously first up; sixth of 8 at Sunshine Coast Hcp December 8 over 1000m, 3 len behind Lost In Transit carrying 56.5kg at $4. Strong top three prospect.
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ANGELA JONES
Royal Blue, Red Vee, White Rooster, Red Cap, Royal Blue Star, White Pom Pom
8 3x06x BOMAREA
MARC QUINN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
J A Peir, G W Chesher, D Stojanovic, B P Trummel, K W Banks, Pepperwood Racing (Mgr: G M Anderson), S H Carn, M L Brunell, Ms T Byrne, D A James, Mrs L L James, M C McCann, C J Newman, M Brennan, P F Van Der Meer, B J Maher, M J Newman, P C Byrne, Mrs M J Peir & Leprechaun Racing (Mgr: L F Kelly)
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Wyong Bm78 March 19 over 1000m, 7 len behind Wondereach with 56kg at $5.50. First up last campaign 12th of 14 at Port Macquarie Mnc Champ February 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sumo Fish with 55.5kg at $4.20. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to a solid return.
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ANDREW ADKINS
Yellow, Black Diamonds And Sleeves, Halved Cap
9 71587 TIME FOR VICTORY
TONY BALL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
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
At the latest run faded in the straight ran last of 7 at Hawkesbury Bm68 on July 3 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Mal Coupe with 56.5kg at $20. The race before that 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. Prepared to overlook.
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SHAE WILKES
Purple, White Lighting Bolt, Diamonds Sleeves
10 12231 ENUFF PILLS
TENILLE RANGER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Ms T Ranger & M N O'Sullivan
Form hard to fault. Last start won by a nose at Ipswich Bm70 July 9 over 800m in soft going defeating Maguro carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Gatton Bm65 on June 28 over 860m, 0.9 len behind Palawa Kani with 61kg at $1.75. Slim place prospects.
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ADIN THOMPSON
Dark Green And Royal Blue Halves, White Wave, Collar, Cuffs And Cap
11 07x32 ONE 'N' ONLY
KIM LOY
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
The Yellowbrick Road Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Visalli)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 10 at Gatton Bm60 on June 13 over 860m, 0.6 len behind Palawa Kani carrying 60.5kg at $14. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Gatton Bm70 on June 28 over 1100m, nose behind Merchant Lady carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Tough task ahead this time.
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Pale Blue, Pink Shamrock
12 34581 HEIR APPARENT
JOHN A SPRAGUE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs K L Sprague, D J Sprague, R D Tate, L D Sprague, G A Phillips, D A Harris, Mrs P M Harris, P A Bullock, J R Kelsey, C Redmond, T A Harris, Mrs H M Sawyer, S D Manton, Ms S A O'Keefe & Ms K Borham
Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Port Macquarie Wcpe Spr June 15 over 1008m on a rain affected track defeating The Face with 55kg at $12. Before that ran last of 8 at Casino Casino Fly Bm86 on May 30 over 1000m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind The Wolf with 54kg at $6. Others look better placed.
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WINONA COSTIN
Yellow, Grey Diamonds, Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
13 x9x78 LADY TULESSA
JOHN SHELTON
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
P R Bennett & D L Irvine
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Casino Casino Fly Bm86 on May 30 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind The Wolf with 55kg at $41. Last start got back early 8th of 10 at Gold Coast Bm70 on June 14 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind I Am Voodoo carrying 56kg at $61. Needs to go to another level to match these.
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L P ROLLS
Gold, Red Sash, Hooped Sleeves, Gold Cap