Grafton

Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 12 at Doomben Cg&E Cl3 on June 25 over 1350m, slow going 2.25 len behind Zouthur with 56kg at $41. Previously second-up got back early 10th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 25 over 1410m, 4.5 len behind Chillcuz with 57kg at $12. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer.

Dual acceptor. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by a nose at Tamworth Cl3 June 27 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Visualise with 55.5kg at $3.70. The run before that 6th of 15 at Rosehill Highway-C3 Sw on May 31 over 1500m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Boys Night Out with 56kg at $71. Big chance again.

Third-up today. First-up 7th of 12 at this track Bm58 on June 9 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Old Timing Man with 60kg at $4. Second-up 3rd in a small field at Murwillumbah Bm58 on June 22 over 1550m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Whomsonever with 60kg at $3.50. Capable of a better showing. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.

At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Tamworth Bm66 on July 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Hibiki Harmony with 58kg at $8. The race before that 6th of 10 at Scone Bm58 on June 10 over 1700m, slow going 4.5 len behind Shutter with 62kg at $5.50. Not far away lately but others preferred.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 6th of 11 at Casino Cl3 on May 30 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Monte Maximus with 55kg at $31. Last start settled well back; won by 0.7 len at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 June 20 over 1505m in the wet defeating Flyball with 58.5kg at $18. Needs to go to another level to match these.

Most recently 5th of 14 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 on June 20 over 1505m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind True Fairy carrying 59.5kg at $10. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Casino Cl3 on May 30 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Monte Maximus carrying 55kg at $15. Nicely placed and is a definite top three chance.

Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Coffs Harbour Sawtell Cup 84 on June 29 over 1515m, slow going 2.75 len behind Starzam carrying 55kg at $7.50. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 on June 20 over 1505m, on a wet track; 2 len behind True Fairy carrying 61.5kg at $4.40. Not far away lately but others rate better.

Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on July 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Oh Golly Gosh carrying 53kg at $18. Before that 3rd of 7 at Taree Winghamcup Bm84 on June 5 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Rebel's Edge carrying 53.5kg at $7.50. Needs to take another step to compete against these.

At the latest run 6th of 16 at Ipswich Prov Stay Bm78 on June 21 over 2500m, 6 len behind The Right Way carrying 52kg at $51. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Ballina Bm58 on June 12 over 1900m, in the wet; 6 len behind Born To Be Alive carrying 62.5kg at $7.50. Can hit the frame with the right run.

Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on June 24 over 1509m, slow going 0.9 len behind Charmed Destiny carrying 60kg at $6.50. The run before that second last of 7 at Taree Winghamcup Bm84 on June 5 over 1600m, on a wet track; 15 len behind Rebel's Edge carrying 53kg at $10. Looking to others.

At the latest run 6th of 14 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 on June 20 over 1505m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind True Fairy with 59.5kg at $7.50. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track Ctry Bm58 on June 9 over 1430m, slow going 0.5 len behind Resurrected with 58.5kg at $4. Tested from the gate.

Most recently didn't do much in the run home; 6th of 11 at Coffs Harbour Sawtell Cup 84 on June 29 over 1515m, slow going 6 len behind Starzam with 56kg at $15. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Port Macquarie Wcpe Cup on June 15 over 1512m, slow going 4.5 len behind A Pound Of Salt carrying 55kg at $41. Will need to do a bit more.