Grafton

Today, February 23, 2025Flat5fSoft

Verdict

HELL MARCH (2) was a massive firmer from 1.5 to 1.18 last start over 1100m at Murwillumbah, but punters left it in the bag when he couldn't catch the leader. Strips fitter today at the third run back. Expect he can get the job done this time. PLATINUM GIFT (3) appeared for the first time in fifty-three days when a distant fourth over this trip at the Sunshine Coast last time out. Will tighten up in condition and won't find this is tough so watch for a much better performance. ZOUKING (4) was a notable drifter on debut recently over 900m at Muswellbrook but gave a good account, leading for home before being nailed late. Has a wide alley to contend with but should be competitive again. HOMELAND (1) has switched stables and returns from a 227-day break. Needs more ground but could surprise while fresh. Locally trained first starter

2. Hell March
3. Platinum Gift
4. Zouking

R2 1015m Mdn

4. 4. Zouking
J: BEN LOOKERT: JAKE HULL
F: 3
Price History:
2.40
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Was well in the market at debut, 3rd of 12 at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw on February 3 over 900m, 0.8 len behind Wedding Planner with 58.5kg at $4.40. Will derive great benefit from that experience and looks a solid contender.
3. 3. Platinum Gift
J: JACE MCMURRAYT: ADAM CAMPTON
F: 284
Price History:
3.75
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Mdn on February 9 over 1000m, 6 len behind Gold Fever with 57kg at $4.60. The run before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at Ipswich Mdn on December 18 over 1100m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Autumngirl carrying 59kg at $4.60. Worth another chance in this company.
1. 1. Homeland
J: DANNY PEISLEYT: GREG HOWELLS
F: 4426x
Price History:
4.33
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
227
Verdict
He is resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Scone Mdn-Sw July 12 over 1600m, in the wet; 13 len behind Sweet Proposal with 59kg at $7.50. On debut sixth of 10 at Scone Mdn May 17 over 1000m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Move She Can with 59kg at $6.50. Best form measures up so keep him very safe.
12. 12. Mia Figlia
J: LUKE ROLLST: R J AGNEW
Price History:
8.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
First starter by Capitalist - For Me Dad. Hasn't set the track alight with her trials leading into today's race. Likely to need this outing.
11. 11. Lady Alabama
J: ANTHONY ALLENT: L J CLAPHAM
Price History:
34.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
First starter. Three-year-old filly by Alabama Express out of My Donnatella. At the most recent trial finished fifth at Ballarat over 900m. Wait to see her at the races.
5. 5. Egyptian Lass
J: MATTHEW MCGURENT: TERRY COMMERFORD
F: 74
Price History:
13.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Having third race start. At big odds at debut, 7th of 10 at Coffs Harbour 3yo+ Supermdn-Sw on January 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Enuff Pills with 55.5kg at $26. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Ocean Proud carrying 57kg at $15. Not the roughest with the help of the inside draw.
8. 8. Castle Of Cards
J: CHRIS TAYLORT: CAROLYN HALLIDAY
F: 84
Price History:
15.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Raced two times to date. At debut, 8th of 10 at Nowra Mdn-Sw on January 12 over 1000m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Can't Touch This with 55.5kg at $9.50. Second-up 4th of 12 at Ballina Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Deep Stealth carrying 56.5kg at $101. Has a bit of ground to make up.
6. 6. Geoff And Jenny
J: MIKAYLA WEIRT: JOHN SHELTON
F: 3903x
Price History:
19.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
121
Verdict
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Casino Mdn October 26 over 1400m, soft track; 0.6 len behind Casino Coast carrying 57kg at $7. When resuming last campaign third of 12 at Lismore Mdn August 5 over 1120m, 2.5 len behind Edge Of Seventeen with 55kg at $21. Others preferred.
7. 7. Im A Chocoholic
J: JASON TAYLORT: VANESSA MCLENNAN
F: 96678
Price History:
31.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Ipswich Bm65 on February 12 over 800m, slow going 4.5 len behind Enuff Pills carrying 54kg at $201. The start before that did the work up front then tired 7th of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1006m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Humphree Bear with 58kg at $151. Needs to improve sharply.

Non-Runners

2. 2. Hell March
J: CEJAY GRAHAMT: TOBY EDMONDS & STEPHEN MCLEAN
F: 24x42
Price History:
1.44
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Gold Coast Mm Mdn on January 11 over 1100m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Heavenly Impact with 57kg at $5.50. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Murwillumbah Super Mdn-Sw on February 2 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Without Parallel with 58.5kg at $1.18. Profiles nicely. Cherry ripe and ready to win.
9. Cianwood City
J: JON GRISEDALET: SHANE EVERSON
F: 5
Price History:
7.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
Shane Everson trained three-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Scored in a recent Grafton trial. Trained on the track and worth watching for a market push despite an awkward draw.
10. Kaytee Wisdom
J: -T: DAIKI CHUJO
F: 5x553
Price History:
71.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 12 at Ballina Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Kingdom Undersiege with 55.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell 5th of 7 at Murwillumbah Super Mdn-Sw on February 2 over 1100m, 11 len behind Without Parallel carrying 56.5kg at $81. Tested again.

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