Grafton

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 9th of 13 at this track Super Mdn on January 27 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Rock The Sunrise carrying 57.5kg at $8. Last start won by 0.7 len at Ballina Ctry Mdn-Sw February 14 over 1590m in soft going defeating Labarna carrying 54.5kg at $11. Fitter and is a top chance again.

Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on February 2 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Hereditary carrying 55.5kg at $13. The run before that second last of 12 at Ballina Bm66 on January 17 over 1900m, slow going 6 len behind Maurizma with 56kg at $21. Cannot be disregarded.

Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run struggled in the run home; 8th of 12 at Ballina Cl1-Sw on February 14 over 1900m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Backlit Beauty with 57kg at $6.50. The start before that 4th of 12 at Murwillumbah Bm58 on February 2 over 1550m, 1.4 len behind Sea Of Qi with 56.5kg at $4.60. Better than the last run and worth another chance.

At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Lismore Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1526m, 7 len behind Next Pay Run carrying 58.5kg at $12. The run before that 5th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1560m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Bold Rouge with 58.5kg at $5.50. Expected in the finish.

Second-up. First-up after about 18 months ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn March 3 over 1509m defeating Highland Mirage carrying 55.5kg at $9. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 12 at Taree Mdn on September 24 2023 over 1308m, 5.5 len behind Edge Of Midnight carrying 55.5kg at $151. Impressive on that occasion but isn’t among the top hopes today.

At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Cl1-Sw on February 24 over 2230m, nose behind Brave Deel carrying 59kg at $12. The run before that second last of 12 at Ballina Cl1-Sw on February 14 over 1900m, slow going 12 len behind Backlit Beauty carrying 59kg at $15. Looking to others.

Last start 3rd of 10 at Tuncurry Bm50 on March 1 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Prince Carlos with 59kg at $4.80. Before that 10th of 14 at Lismore Bm58 on February 22 over 1526m, 5 len behind Katdeel carrying 55.5kg at $51. Prepared to risk in this line-up.

Most recently 5th of 10 at Tuncurry Bm50 on March 1 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Prince Carlos carrying 56kg at $21. The race before that got back early 8th of 10 at Coffs Harbour F&M Bm58 on January 12 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind See The Saint with 55kg at $31. Certainly worth another chance.

At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Tuncurry Cl1-Sw on March 1 over 2100m, 3.5 len behind Gandolfini carrying 56.5kg at $10. The start before that 7th of 12 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1-Sw on February 10 over 2110m, slow going 8 len behind Format with 56.5kg at $91. Expected to be doing his best work late.

Last start got back early 8th of 12 at Tamworth Super Mdn on March 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind New Pharoah with 53kg at $101. Before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track Cl1-Sw on February 24 over 2230m, 4.5 len behind Brave Deel carrying 55kg at $81. Sure to be thereabouts.

Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 12 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl1 on March 2 over 1300m, 10 len behind Mr Villa carrying 55kg at $101. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Bowraville Bm50 on November 23 over 2200m, slow going neck behind Nature Boy carrying 56kg at $4. Struggled at first run back and unlikely to trouble these.

Dual acceptor. Most recently ran last of 9 at Armidale Bm58 on February 27 over 1900m, 17 len behind Hallowed Son with 53.5kg at $21. The race before that 5th of 12 at Ballina Cl1-Sw on February 14 over 1900m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Backlit Beauty with 59kg at $101. Unlikely to threaten.

Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Tuncurry Cl1-Sw on March 1 over 2100m, 9 len behind Gandolfini with 55kg at $101. Before that 11th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1560m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Bold Rouge carrying 57kg at $151. Outclassed again.