Grafton

Today, February 23, 2025Flat5fSoft

Verdict

DESTINYS PINNACLE (7) is clearly the pick of the raced runners based on her game second here at this trip last start when she led until conceding late. Blinkers go back on today so she probably leads again and will be hard to catch. WARRIOR BAE (4) is a first starter by Dracarys from the Matthew Dunn yard. Trials have been just fair but the stable has a good strike rate with the debutants so he must be respected. DUSTY BAY (1) lines up for the first time. Won his only trial narrowly at Newcastle a fortnight ago. Nicely drawn and Bullock is an important engagement. PRESTIGE ICE (8) finished a fair way back in debut at the Gold Coast last time out. Won't find this as hard so he can find the frame without surprising. Market watch on the locally trained TOO HARD TO FIND (6) who faces the starter for the first time.

7. Destinys Pinnacle
4. Warrior Bae
1. Dusty Bay

R1 1015m 2yo

1. 1. Dusty Bay
J: AARON BULLOCKT: TRACEY BARTLEY
Price History:
2.20
Age:
2
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Tracey Bartley trained two-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Won a recent trial at Newcastle. Good draw will assist chances. Looks ready to make an immediate impact.
7. 7. Destinys Pinnacle
J: COLLEEN KRAHNENT: BRIAN GENTLE
F: 54952
Price History:
3.25
Age:
2
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at this track 2yo Hcp on January 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Zumbo with 53kg at $14. Before that 5th of 8 at Ipswich 2yo Hcp on January 15 over 800m, 3 len behind Impervious carrying 54kg at $31. Heading the right way and finds a soft race so this is her chance.
4. 4. Warrior Bae
J: JETT NEWMANT: MATTHEW DUNN
Price History:
4.50
Age:
2
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
First starter. Two-year-old colt by Dracarys out of Burpee Bae. At the most recent trial finished fourth at a Doomben over 1000m February 11. From a gun stable so must be respected.
3. 3. Stratton
J: MATTHEW MCGURENT: ANDREW PARRAMORE
Price History:
6.50
Age:
2
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
First starter by Goodfella out of Cheree's General. Third February 4 at Grafton at his only trial. Inside barrier will assist chances. Happy to watch this time.
6. 6. Too Hard To Find
J: SIENA GRIMAT: SAMANTHA MCGUREN
Price History:
15.00
Age:
2
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
On debut. Two-year-old filly by All Too Hard out of Poppet's Treasure. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1000m at Ballina February 14. Betting the key.
8. 8. Prestige Ice
J: LUKE ROLLST: DAIKI CHUJO
F: 7
Price History:
26.00
Age:
2
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Was at very long odds at debut, eased back early on 7th of 9 at Gold Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Lucky Lass with 56kg at $91. Can take a lot from that run and she looms as a serious contender.
5. 5. Prestige Pak
J: NORIYUKI MASUDAT: DAIKI CHUJO
F: 9
Price History:
26.00
Age:
2
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Was at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 9 at Gold Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Lucky Lass carrying 58kg at $51. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
2. 2. Nikodys Binks
J: STEPHEN CUMMINST: PETER CHEERS
Price History:
51.00
Age:
2
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Two-year-old gelding (Star Witness - My Award) will no doubt benefit from the three trials leading in today's debut. Was third in a Taree barrier trial over 1000m on February 9. Looks tested in this line-up.

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