Grafton

Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run won by a nose at Ballina Ctry Bm58 February 14 over 1400m in soft going defeating Hardley Grey carrying 58kg at $11. The run before that ran last of 9 at Murwillumbah Ctry Cl1 on February 2 over 1200m, 10 len behind Shoot The Diva carrying 57.5kg at $16. Last-start winner who can measure up again.

Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start 8th of 11 at Ballina Ctry Bm58 on February 14 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Under Twenty Two with 57kg at $3.40. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on January 27 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Albanjo carrying 57.5kg at $7. Likely to find this out of reach.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 10 at Doomben Cl2-Sw on February 1 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Fukubana with 57kg at $61. Last start second last of 14 at Lismore Bm58 on February 22 over 1526m, 9 len behind Katdeel with 58kg at $8.50. Racing well. Has ability and expected to bounce back.

At the latest run 6th of 14 at Lismore Bm58 on February 22 over 1526m, 3 len behind Katdeel carrying 57.5kg at $21. The start before that 4th of 11 at Ballina Ctry Bm58 on February 14 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Under Twenty Two with 58kg at $26. Doesn't inspire any great confidence.

Most recently got back early 6th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl1 on March 2 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Mr Villa with 55kg at $7. The start before that second last of 9 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Cl1 on February 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Withstand carrying 55kg at $14. Looks tested despite the low draw.

Most recently 6th of 12 at this track Bm58 on February 24 over 1420m, 3.5 len behind Key Legend carrying 58kg at $8. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Ballina Ctry Bm58 on February 14 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind Under Twenty Two carrying 58kg at $17. Should be at peak fitness now and is ready to run well.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Inverell Diggerscup Bm71 November 23 over 1800m, 2 len behind Everlasting Kiss carrying 53.5kg at $4. When resuming last campaign ran last of 7 at Braidwood Cl2 February 10 2024 over 1350m, soft track; 9 len behind Sycamore carrying 55.5kg at $5. Would prefer over further.

At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a head at Taree Ctry Mdn-Sw February 25 over 1400m defeating King Jerry with 57kg at $4.40. The run before that 4th of 13 at Port Macquarie Super Mdn-Sw on February 16 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Monte Tiana with 57kg at $12. In winning form but harder here and might struggle.

Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 13 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on January 31 over 1600m, 25 len behind Spiritly carrying 58.5kg at $11. The run before that won by 0.7 len at Port Macquarie Cl1 January 19 over 1500m defeating Meghan carrying 55kg at $12. Terrific chance to return to form.

Second-up today. Last outing 9th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on February 24 over 1015m, 6 len behind Love Rat carrying 55.5kg at $14. At only start last preparation led to the turn then faded 5th of 8 at Coffs Harbour Bm50 on December 14 over 1315m, 3.5 len behind Dodgeball carrying 61kg at $3.10. Fitter and has slim claims.

Last start led to the turn then faded 8th of 10 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on March 3 over 1812m, 3.5 len behind Yorikiri carrying 55kg at $26. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Port Macquarie Bm66 on February 16 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Yorikiri with 55kg at $31. Has ability and can measure up.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last of 10 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on March 2 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Externus carrying 55.5kg at $151. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at Tamworth Bm58 on March 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Pharoahzano with 55kg at $91. Struggling to make a case.