Grafton

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Gold Coast 3yo Bm65 February 8 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Mishani Rock with 59kg at $3.10. First up last campaign ran last of 12 at Gold Coast 3yo-Plate December 20 over 1000m, 19 len behind Arabian Summer with 56kg at $26. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.

Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 14 at Scone Cl1 on May 16 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Shropshire Lad with 55kg at $13. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Scone Ctry Cl1 on June 23 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Solitario carrying 58.5kg at $11. Can improve. Fitter now and gets his chance from the draw.

Second-up. First-up after 16 months favourite; won by 2.75 len at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw June 10 over 1000m in soft going defeating Marin County with 59kg at $2.15. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Ballina Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 25 2024 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Jewels Statement with 57.5kg at $7.50. Has upside and is a serious prospect in this line-up.

Most recently led to the turn then faded 6th of 8 at Gosford Mid Cl1 on June 19 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Sunday Tycoon carrying 55kg at $51. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Wyong Mid Cl1 on June 8 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Pratt carrying 53kg at $20. Key runner on her best form and can feature in the finish.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 14 at Port Macquarie Ctry Cl1 October 8 2022 over 1000m, soft track; 3 len behind Auzstar with 59kg at $6. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at this track Ctry Cl1 September 19 2022 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Durnstein with 59kg at $4. Will take great benefit from this outing.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 11 at this track Cl3 on June 9 over 1125m, slow going 14 len behind Hidden Melody carrying 54kg at $8. Second run from a spell 2nd of 8 at Murwillumbah Ctry Bm58 on June 22 over 1010m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Hidden Hail with 59.5kg at $8. Top three chance.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 10 at Ipswich F&M Cl1 on June 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Glass Of Rose with 54.5kg at $11. Second-up didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cl1-Sw on June 22 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Kiwi Spirit with 55.5kg at $51. Minor place contender.

First-up. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at this track Cl1 February 4 over 1006m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Jungle Law with 54.5kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len Coonabarabran Ctry Mdn-Sw October 27 over 900m defeating Best Defence carrying 57kg at $10. Don't dismiss.

Most recently 6th of 11 at Coffs Harbour Cl1 on June 29 over 1415m, slow going 3.5 len behind Zelestial with 56.5kg at $7.50. Before that 5th of 12 at this track Bm58 on June 9 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Old Timing Man carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Going well and should be prominent again.

Second run back. First-up after nine months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.4 len at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw June 20 over 1005m in heavy going defeating Intense Steel carrying 55kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Lismore Mdn on August 5 over 1120m, 0.8 len behind Edge Of Seventeen with 55.5kg at $11. Can improve further and is worth following up.

Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Ballina Ctry Cl1 January 9 over 1265m, soft track; 3.5 len behind It'sallsaidandone carrying 55kg at $31. First up last campaign tenth of 14 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw August 22 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Spanish Fox carrying 57kg at $101. Looking to others for the winner.

At the latest run 6th of 13 at this track Cl1 on July 6 over 1190m, 4.5 len behind Dashing Basics with 54kg at $61. The start before that 7th of 14 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 on June 29 over 1015m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sneaky Rich with 55kg at $21. Has had too many chances.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 11 at Moe 0 - 64 on May 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Pano's Pride carrying 55.5kg at $101. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Coffs Harbour F&M Bm58 on June 20 over 1005m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Boambee Beach with 56.5kg at $26. Still has the job ahead.

Second-up. First-up after nine months 10th of 14 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 on June 29 over 1015m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Sneaky Rich with 55kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at this track Cl1 on August 20 over 1181m, 7 len behind My Mum's Toyboy carrying 55kg at $61. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.