Grafton

Today, February 23, 2025Flat1m3fSoft

Verdict

IDOL SHOT (11) has raced well of late without winning. Whacked away to finish just behind the placings last time out over 2110m at the Beaumont track. Dour mare who will keep coming and is a definite winning hope. TUQIRI (9) finished a distant second recently over 1900m at the Gold Coast poly following three fair efforts to kick off this prep. Very fit and is looking for this sort of journey now. MAGADAN (5) hasn't been too far off them at his last few starts. Might be the big improver with blinkers going on. MORE FOR US (6) is fitter for two runs back from a spell and can fill a top four spot.

Dark Thinker
11. Idol Shot
9. Tuqiri

R5 2230m CL1

5. 5. Magadan
J: JAI WILLIAMST: KIM LOY
F: 67565
Price History:
2.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Most recently 5th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm62 on February 15 over 2230m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Amalgamation with 57kg at $20. Before that 6th of 13 at this track Bm58 on January 27 over 2200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Rothesay's Ruby carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Down a little in grade and the blinkers go on so watch for a better run.
11. 11. Idol Shot
J: LUKE ROLLST: R J AGNEW
F: 53524
Price History:
3.25
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 12 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1-Sw on February 10 over 2110m, slow going 3.5 len behind Format carrying 57kg at $6. Before that 2nd in a small field at Taree Bm66 on January 31 over 2000m, slow going long-neck behind Fighting Magnus with 55kg at $6.50. Racing well and a second career win looks imminent.
12. 12. Clever Illusion
J: EMILY FARRT: PETER CHEERS
F: 0x877
Price History:
13.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Last start 7th of 13 at Port Macquarie Super Mdn-Sw on February 16 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Monte Tiana with 57.5kg at $14. The run before that 7th of 12 at Taree Cge Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 1300m, 5 len behind Ilovenews carrying 59kg at $31. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more.
4. 4. Cheap Wine
J: SHANNEN LLEWELLYNT: ETHAN ENSBY
F: 05485
Price History:
11.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track Bm58 on February 4 over 2220m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Nature Boy with 55kg at $5. The run before that 8th of 13 at this track Bm58 on January 27 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Rothesay's Ruby carrying 55.5kg at $31. Will be thereabouts.
6. 6. More For Us
J: MIKAYLA WEIRT: STIRLING OSLAND
F: 83x57
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 11 at Gunnedah Cl2 on January 20 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Nipper Bee with 56.5kg at $14. Last start 7th of 9 at Scone Bm58 on January 30 over 1600m, 9 len behind Corpsman with 59.5kg at $18. Ready to find his best form.
8. 8. Sun Topaze
J: AARON BULLOCKT: SHANE EVERSON
F: 14670
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Most recently second last of 12 at Ballina Cl1-Sw on February 14 over 1900m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Backlit Beauty with 59kg at $15. The run before that 7th of 13 at this track Bm58 on January 27 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Rothesay's Ruby with 57.5kg at $41. Cannot enthuse based on recent efforts.
1. 1. Brave Deel
J: DANNY PEISLEYT: JASON PATTON
F: 80x69
Price History:
13.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 10 at Dalby Bm58 on February 1 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Zin Zan Ready with 55kg at $10. Last start 9th of 12 at Ballina Cl1-Sw on February 14 over 1900m, slow going 8 len behind Backlit Beauty with 57.5kg at $12. Strips fitter and should be about the mark.
3. 3. Charmed Destiny
J: CEJAY GRAHAMT: JOHN A SPRAGUE
F: x7607
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
42
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Most recently 7th of 13 at Taree Cl1-Sw on February 9 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Artelimar carrying 59kg at $31. The start before that 10th of 13 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on January 31 over 1600m, 6 len behind Spiritly carrying 55kg at $26. Others appear better placed.
2. 2. Camelot Star
J: STEPHEN CUMMINST: DANIEL WHEELER
F: 35767
Price History:
26.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
43
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Last start 7th of 12 at Ballina Cl1-Sw on February 14 over 1900m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Backlit Beauty with 59kg at $41. The race before that 6th of 8 at this track Bm58 on February 4 over 2220m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Nature Boy carrying 55kg at $31. Unlikely to turn it around here.
14. 14. Such A Dude
J: COURTNEY BELLAMYT: BRETT BELLAMY
F: 80057
Price History:
34.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start 7th of 12 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1-Sw on February 10 over 2110m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Format with 56.5kg at $91. Before that 5th of 12 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on January 27 over 2040m, 5.5 len behind Alecia carrying 55.5kg at $101. Recent form hard to like.
13. 13. Turpins Torment
J: CASSEY WILLIAMST: ROBERT KNIGHT
F: 87506
Price History:
26.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Most recently 6th of 8 at Walcha Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1440m, slow going 3.5 len behind Cascade Mountain carrying 57kg at $31. Before that second last of 11 at Armidale Cl1-Sw on January 28 over 1900m, slow going 8 len behind Descending Mist with 55kg at $19. Will need to show sharp improvement.
7. 7. Spanish Fighter
J: COLLEEN KRAHNENT: BRIAN GENTLE
F: 97350
Price History:
31.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Last start 10th of 12 at Gatton Bm60 on January 28 over 2000m, 14 len behind Sir Beveridge carrying 55.5kg at $91. Before that 5th of 11 at Lismore Cl1-Sw on January 5 over 2110m, 4 len behind Iberian Ruler carrying 59kg at $51. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
16. 16. Mystic Gigi
J: -T: BRAD MUNRO
F: 0x600
Price History:
81.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
At the latest run 11th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1560m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Bold Rouge with 57kg at $151. Before that 10th of 13 at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Rebel One with 57kg at $151. Outclassed.
15. 15. Son Of A Gun
J: JON GRISEDALET: LEA SELBY
F: 94590
Price History:
101.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Most recently ran last of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1560m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Bold Rouge with 56kg at $151. Before that 9th of 11 at Armidale Cl1-Sw on December 8 over 1900m, 8 len behind Finger Bun with 55kg at $101. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time.

Non-Runners

10. Dark Thinker
J: DAN MCGILLIVRAYT: ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
F: x2553
Price History:
3.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
Last start 5th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Cl2 on February 9 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind El Jasor carrying 54kg at $9. The race before that 5th of 10 at Ipswich Bm60 on January 7 over 1666m, 2.5 len behind Autumn Miss carrying 58kg at $9.50. Has the ability to fully test this field.
9. 9. Tuqiri
J: JACE MCMURRAYT: ADAM CAMPTON
F: 09727
Price History:
6.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on February 1 over 1900m, 11 len behind Archers Reign carrying 59kg at $6. The race before that 7th of 10 at Ipswich 0 - 58 on January 26 over 1700m, slow going 5 len behind Chance With Wolves with 57.5kg at $10. Nice effort last time. Back in form and will take plenty of beating.

Grafton

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