Grafton

Second-up. First-up after four months raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Mudgee Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1200m, on rain affected going; long-neck behind Kobold carrying 55kg at $1.85. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Beaumont (Newcastle) Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1150m, slow going 2.5 len behind Magical Elegance with 56.5kg at $13. Further improved and has genuine winning claims.

Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 12 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Trouve carrying 57kg at $6. Second run from a spell sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at Moruya Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1425m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Shine Like It Does with 57kg at $5. Racing well. Perfectly placed to get off the mark.

Recent form sound. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Coffs Harbour Mdn on June 29 over 1315m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Sugar Island with 57.5kg at $3.60. The race before that 4th of 11 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn on June 20 over 1205m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Fall For Autumn carrying 58kg at $3.90. Has upside and expected to run very well.

Having third race start. At debut, made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; neck behind Divas Reign carrying 55kg at $6. Last start 3rd in a small field at Murwillumbah Ctry Mdn on June 22 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Gavin with 56kg at $2.05. Has ability and is expected to run well again.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1405m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Dark Stratum with 57kg at $5.50. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 9 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind Divas Reign with 57kg at $8.50. Won't be far away.

Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Taree Mdn on June 30 over 1400m, slow going nose behind Shackamaxon with 55.5kg at $4. The start before that 9th of 11 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn on June 20 over 1205m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Fall For Autumn carrying 55.5kg at $16. Strong chance to break though.

At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1509m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Rock The Machine with 57kg at $17. Before that 5th of 11 at Port Macquarie Super Mdn on June 15 over 1512m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Smart Lily carrying 56kg at $20. Not far away last start. Top three chance.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 9 at Muswellbrook Red Crown on June 1 over 900m, slow going 9 len behind Raging Force with 55kg at $71. Last start 5th of 8 at Coffs Harbour 2yo Hcp on June 20 over 1205m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Issy's Star carrying 53.5kg at $61. Can't recommend on that form, looking to others.

Third-up today. Resuming settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Divas Reign carrying 57kg at $61. Second-up eased back early on 8th of 11 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn on June 20 over 1205m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Fall For Autumn carrying 55kg at $51. Finds a suitable race and can do much better.

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Vice Regis carrying 57kg at $41. Last start second last in a small field at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1206m, slow going 8 len behind Tickle Me Pink carrying 57kg at $26. Will need to show more than the last effort.

At the latest run ran last of 8 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 1515m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Causeways with 58kg at $101. The race before that got back early 6th of 9 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1405m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Dark Stratum carrying 57kg at $91. Will need to improve sharply on recent form.

Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Taree Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 30 over 1250m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Montgolfier with 59kg at $18. The start before that second last of 10 at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 15 over 1108m, slow going 4 len behind Crazy Mikki carrying 59kg at $201. Hard to have.