Grafton Race 9

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EXPERT QUALITY (3) has been in super consistent form recently with two minors on end before missing the frame latest finishing eighth (26.15) at this track. Solid record here at the distance winning two races. Should be very hard to beat this time. RHYTHM AND BLUES (1) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing fourth (24.15) last time in a Grade 5 at Casino. Good beginner assisted by the inside draw. Will give the top chances plenty to think about. FLY TOM (2) turned in a modest effort most recently when fifth at Casino over 411m behind Burringbar Blue (24.32) in a Grade 5. Should be about the mark. ORSON STORM (8) is worth including.

Distance: 350m
Class: 5th Grade
Track: Good
Weather: Showers
Surface: All Weather

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Rhythm And Blues (1) 3654543574
Trainer: Evelyn Harris (WHITEMAN CREEK)
Prize Money: $10,811
Win / Place: 7.50% / 35%

2 yo BLU D

Sire: ORSON ALLEN

Dam: FRAN'S BONUS

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 3-5-6

Track

16: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

16: 1-1-1

Distance

16: 1-1-1

Season

40: 3-5-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	8	5	4	3	4	4	6	6
1st	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1
2nd	0	0	0	1	2	1	1	0
3rd	3	0	1	0	1	0	0	1

Comments

Fast starter. Latest effort finished 4th on June 25 over 411m at Casino behind Liar Guy beaten 7 lengths (24.15) in a Grade 5. Key chance on best form.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 6	25/6/24	Casino	411m	7	0:24.15	61.3 km/h	7.5L	$15	0:23.62	0:23.37	GR 5	$2,603	$108	5	1. Liar Guy 2. Maxine Dutton 3. Brick And Stick
7th of 8	20/6/24	Casino	300m	3	0:17.68	61.1 km/h	12.0L	$16	0:16.84	0:16.84	GR 5	$2,603	-	8	1. Key And Chaos 2. Kerry 3. Mr Fresh
5th of 8	12/6/24	Capalaba	366m	1	0:20.39	64.6 km/h	3.5L	$6.00	0:20.15	0:20.00	GR 5	$2,916	-	3	1. Black Chrome 2. Lovely Leo 3. Moonstone Bay
3rd of 6	9/6/24	Capalaba	366m	5	0:20.20	65.2 km/h	2.5L	$3.10	0:20.02	0:19.73	GR 5	$2,916	$292	14	1. Sublime Ethics 2. Dark Chicago 3. Rhythm And Blues
4th of 8	26/5/24	Grafton	350m	2	0:20.48	61.5 km/h	3.8L	$7.50	0:20.21	0:19.82	GR 5	$2,603	$108	11	1. Phantom Bob, Touch Base 2. 3. Debussy
5th of 8	15/5/24	Capalaba	366m	2	0:20.15	65.4 km/h	4.3L	$11	0:19.86	0:19.56	RST WIN	$2,916	-	3	1. Morrisette 2. Traditional 3. Tea Star

Fly Tom (2) 1646246x45
Trainer: Michael Landrigan (Grafton)
Prize Money: $37,120
Win / Place: 22% / 51%

3 yo Black D

Sire: SULZANTI (AUS)

Dam: SAPHONI (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

45: 10-7-6

Track

15: 4-3-2

Trk/Dst

5: 0-2-1

Distance

5: 0-2-1

Season

20: 4-2-3

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	10	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	5	6	3	4	3	7	11
1st	1	0	1	0	1	1	2	4
2nd	2	1	1	0	0	2	0	1
3rd	1	0	2	1	0	0	1	1

Comments

Last start finished 5th over 411m at Casino beaten 10 lengths (24.32) behind Burringbar Blue in a Grade 5 on June 18. Speedy conveyance who looks hard to beat.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 7	18/6/24	Casino	411m	4	0:24.32	60.8 km/h	10.3L	$2.70	0:23.59	0:23.42	GR 5	$2,603	-	5	1. Burringbar Blue 2. Clover Tap Out 3. Sandave Style
4th of 8	13/6/24	Casino	300m	8	0:17.28	62.5 km/h	6.3L	$5.00	0:16.83	0:16.68	GR 5	$2,603	$108	135	1. Madam Gambler 2. Ricky Talks 3. Kerry
135 Day Spell
6th of 8	30/1/24	Grafton	350m	3	0:20.96	60.1 km/h	14.0L	$5.00	0:19.97	0:19.88	GR 5	$2,603	-	5	1. Nev's Legacy 2. Ever Since 3. Master Class
4th of 8	25/1/24	Casino	411m	8	0:24.04	61.5 km/h	10.3L	$2.90	0:23.31	0:23.08	GR 5	$2,603	$108	4	1. Casino Cowboy 2. Amber Jack 3. Ice To Fire
2nd of 8	21/1/24	Grafton	350m	3	0:20.23	62.3 km/h	3.5L	$17	0:19.98	0:19.97	GR 5	$2,603	$497	21	1. Cuban Eight 2. Fly Tom 3. Indefatigable
6th of 8	31/12/23	Grafton	350m	4	0:21.14	59.6 km/h	5.8L	$4.20	0:20.73	0:20.04	GR 5	$2,603	-	10	1. Brodies Tiger 2. Cosmic Franky 3. Lightning Rod

Expert Quality (3) 4142156238
Trainer: Stephen Keep (WARRAGAI CREEK)
Prize Money: $6,210
Win / Place: 27% / 54%

2 yo FWN/BDL D

Sire: LA GRAND QUALITY

Dam: EXPERTISE

100

Rating

Stats

Career

11: 3-2-1

Track

6: 2-0-1

Trk/Dst

5: 2-0-1

Distance

5: 2-0-1

Season

11: 3-2-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	0	0	0	0

Box History	2	3	4	5	8
STARTS	1	4	2	1	3
1st	0	1	1	0	1
2nd	0	0	0	1	1
3rd	1	0	0	0	0

Comments

Tackling a shorter trip this time. Risky beginner but capable of leading if at his sharpest. Missed the frame last time but prior to that had two placings in a row. Deserves another chance.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
8th of 8	22/6/24	Grafton	450m	3	0:26.15	62.0 km/h	14.0L	$34	0:25.16	0:25.16	GR 5	$6,415	-	13	1. Fire Paws 2. Lukey Valley 3. Cash In Colour
3rd of 8	9/6/24	Grafton	350m	2	0:20.17	62.5 km/h	1.3L	$2.10	0:20.08	0:19.80	GR 5	$2,603	$378	11	1. Robell Clyde 2. Daintree Goddess 3. Expert Quality
2nd of 8	29/5/24	Capalaba	366m	5	0:20.01	65.8 km/h	2.0L	$8.00	0:19.86	0:19.57	GR 5	$2,916	$583	10	1. Wild Nuts 2. Expert Quality 3. Grander Makaira
6th of 8	19/5/24	Grafton	350m	3	0:20.73	60.8 km/h	6.5L	$3.70	0:20.26	0:19.86	GR 5	$2,603	-	12	1. Twice Bitten 2. Bear Bonus 3. Slimy Trout
5th of 7	7/5/24	Grafton	350m	3	0:20.72	60.8 km/h	5.3L	$2.60	0:20.34	0:19.92	GR 5	$3,683	-	7	1. All On Pete 2. Grand Perfection 3. Sammy My Boy
1st of 8	30/4/24	Grafton	350m	4	0:19.93	63.2 km/h	6.8L	$8.00	0:19.93	0:19.88	GR 5	$2,603	$1,620	14	1. Expert Quality 2. Madam Gambler 3. Looks A Picture

Gilbert's Helmet (4) 2631154752
Trainer: Gary Smith (Coutts Crossing)
Prize Money: $6,016
Win / Place: 25% / 50%

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2 yo Black D

Sire: FEAR ZAFONIC

Dam: ORARA LIL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 3-2-1

Track

12: 3-2-1

Trk/Dst

10: 3-2-1

Distance

10: 3-2-1

Season

12: 3-2-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	1	4	1	1	2	2
1st	0	0	3	0	0	0	0
2nd	0	0	0	0	0	0	2
3rd	0	0	0	0	0	1	0

Comments

Showed good improvement when second behind Blue Skye Magic at this track last start over 350m (20.54). Right in the mix.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
2nd of 7	22/6/24	Grafton	350m	8	0:20.54	61.3 km/h	4.3L	$7.00	0:20.24	0:20.05	GR 5	$2,603	$497	13	1. Blue Skye Magic 2. Gilbert's Helmet 3. Bobby Unleashed
5th of 8	9/6/24	Grafton	350m	1	0:20.51	61.4 km/h	4.8L	$9.50	0:20.17	0:19.80	GR 5	$2,603	-	21	1. Epifanio 2. Lamia Stud 3. Flaming Curacao
7th of 8	19/5/24	Grafton	450m	3	0:26.30	61.6 km/h	16.3L	$71	0:25.15	0:25.15	GR 5	$6,415	-	7	1. Field Day 2. Typhoon Nev 3. Dad's Dream
4th of 8	12/5/24	Grafton	450m	4	0:25.92	62.5 km/h	8.3L	$34	0:25.34	0:25.34	GR 5	$3,467	$108	14	1. Field Day 2. My Ernie Jay 3. Tide In
5th of 8	28/4/24	Grafton	350m	5	0:20.60	61.2 km/h	8.0L	$11	0:20.04	0:20.04	GR 5	$3,683	-	8	1. Rosie Lee 2. Noble Gambler 3. Lara Dutton
1st of 8	20/4/24	Grafton	350m	4	0:20.12	62.6 km/h	3.5L	$2.70	0:20.12	0:19.82	GR 5	$2,603	$1,620	6	1. Gilbert's Helmet 2. Cash In Colour 3. Rosie Lee

Double Parked (5) 2867667177
Trainer: Garry Geary (Junction Hill)
Prize Money: $8,662
Win / Place: 20% / 40%

3 yo Black D

Sire: ANDO'S MAC

Dam: CHEEKY FREYER

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 4-2-2

Track

20: 4-2-2

Trk/Dst

20: 4-2-2

Distance

20: 4-2-2

Season

20: 4-2-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	2	1	1	3	3	2	4
1st	2	0	0	1	0	0	1	0
2nd	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1
3rd	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0

Comments

Has finished seventh at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 14 lengths behind Phantom Bill over 350m. Prepared to just watch this time.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
7th of 7	22/6/24	Grafton	350m	2	0:21.28	59.2 km/h	14.0L	$34	0:20.29	0:20.05	GR 5	$2,603	-	34	1. Phantom Bill 2. Mr. Flying Tiger 3. Set To Ignite
34 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 8	19/5/24	Grafton	350m	7	0:20.83	60.5 km/h	8.3L	$31	0:20.26	0:19.86	GR 5	$2,603	-	7	1. Twice Bitten 2. Bear Bonus 3. Slimy Trout
1st of 8	12/5/24	Grafton	350m	4	0:20.52	61.4 km/h	1.0L	$5.50	0:20.52	0:19.90	GR 5	$2,603	$1,620	54	1. Double Parked 2. Sir Finley 3. Bear Bonus
54 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 7	19/3/24	Grafton	350m	1	0:21.11	59.7 km/h	16.8L	$26	0:19.93	0:19.71	GR 5	$2,603	-	16	1. Game On 2. Jamie Tartt 3. Ivy Rules
6th of 6	3/3/24	Grafton	350m	5	0:21.50	58.6 km/h	18.5L	$21	0:20.19	0:20.00	GR 5	$2,603	-	40	1. Orara Joe 2. Lakeshore Drive 3. Warren's Last
40 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 8	23/1/24	Grafton	350m	8	0:20.48	61.5 km/h	8.3L	$101	0:19.89	0:19.89	GR 5	$2,603	-	16	1. Denver Joy 2. Noble Gambler 3. Robell Rueben

Master Brockie (6) 3276752737
Trainer: Richard Godwin (Coutts Crossing)
Prize Money: $12,982
Win / Place: 10% / 51%

3 yo Black D

Sire: ZAMBORA BROCKIE

Dam: BRANDI ALEXANDER

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 4-4-11

Track

37: 4-4-11

Trk/Dst

26: 3-4-9

Distance

26: 3-4-9

Season

28: 3-3-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	6	6	3	6	5	5	3
1st	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	0
2nd	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	0
3rd	1	1	1	0	1	1	3	3

Comments

Was out of placings last time (20.74) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing seventh and beaten 12 lengths. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed three times. Tough field and looking to others this time.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
7th of 8	12/5/24	Grafton	350m	4	0:20.74	60.8 km/h	12.0L	$101	0:19.90	0:19.90	GR 5	$2,603	-	7	1. Lara Dutton 2. Disorderly 3. Double Polka
3rd of 8	5/5/24	Grafton	350m	1	0:20.44	61.6 km/h	4.3L	$15	0:20.13	0:19.94	GR 5	$2,603	$378	7	1. Disorderly 2. Genome 3. Master Brockie
7th of 8	28/4/24	Grafton	350m	7	0:20.55	61.3 km/h	6.8L	$81	0:20.07	0:20.04	GR 5	$2,603	-	8	1. Lil Miss Miles 2. Phantom Bill 3. Cash Glory
2nd of 8	20/4/24	Grafton	350m	6	0:20.33	62.0 km/h	3.8L	$101	0:20.06	0:19.82	GR 5	$2,603	$497	34	1. Disorderly 2. Master Brockie 3. Bold Gambler
34 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 6	17/3/24	Grafton	450m	2	0:26.37	61.4 km/h	11.0L	$101	0:25.59	0:25.17	GR 5	$3,359	-	14	1. Khatanga Tex 2. Phantom Bill 3. He's Half Ours
7th of 8	3/3/24	Grafton	450m	2	0:26.59	60.9 km/h	11.8L	$71	0:25.77	0:25.47	GR 5	$3,467	-	7	1. Jimary Indiana 2. Robell Lola 3. It's A Zoo

Gifted Actress (7) 121348x6x5
Trainer: Garry Geary (Junction Hill)
Prize Money: $7,106
Win / Place: 15% / 42%

3 yo Black/BDL B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE

Dam: ALPHA IRIS

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 3-3-2

Track

18: 3-3-2

Trk/Dst

15: 3-3-2

Distance

15: 3-3-2

Season

8: 2-1-1

1st Up

5: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	7	8
STARTS	5	1	2	4	3	3	1
1st	1	0	0	0	1	1	0
2nd	2	0	1	0	0	0	0
3rd	1	1	0	0	0	0	0

Comments

Goes well at this track and trip. At the last start finished 5th in a Grade 5 on June 22 over 350m at this track behind Blue Skye Magic beaten 8 lengths (20.86). Leading chance on best form.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 7	22/6/24	Grafton	350m	1	0:20.86	60.4 km/h	8.8L	$34	0:20.24	0:20.05	GR 5	$2,603	-	95	1. Blue Skye Magic 2. Gilbert's Helmet 3. Bobby Unleashed
95 Day Spell
6th of 6	19/3/24	Grafton	350m	4	0:20.89	60.3 km/h	10.0L	$9.00	0:20.18	0:19.71	GR 5	$2,603	-	72	1. Tiny Barcia 2. Lucky Colour 3. Doing Life
72 Day Spell
8th of 8	7/1/24	Grafton	350m	5	0:21.07	59.8 km/h	16.8L	$10	0:19.89	0:19.82	GR 5	$2,603	-	5	1. Lightning Rod 2. Predacious 3. Master Brockie
4th of 5	2/1/24	Casino	411m	4	0:24.33	60.8 km/h	15.0L	$21	0:23.28	0:23.28	GR 5	$2,603	$108	9	1. Kooringa Rafael 2. Limitation 3. Great Mate
3rd of 8	24/12/23	Grafton	350m	1	0:20.54	61.3 km/h	4.8L	$5.00	0:20.20	0:19.98	GR 5	$2,603	$378	7	1. Darby Display 2. It's A Zoo 3. Gifted Actress
1st of 8	17/12/23	Grafton	350m	1	0:20.13	62.6 km/h	3.3L	$4.00	0:20.13	0:19.86	GR 5	$2,603	$1,620	7	1. Gifted Actress 2. Phantom Bob 3. Aston Senator

Orson Storm (8) 3621564437
Trainer: Evelyn Harris (WHITEMAN CREEK)
Prize Money: $13,565
Win / Place: 11% / 38%

2 yo Black D

Sire: ORSON ALLEN

Dam: FRAN'S BONUS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

36: 4-5-5

Track

17: 2-1-3

Trk/Dst

7: 1-0-1

Distance

7: 1-0-1

Season

33: 4-5-4

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	5	6	5	5	3	5	3
1st	0	3	1	0	0	0	0	0
2nd	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	1
3rd	1	0	1	1	1	0	1	0

Comments

Was out of the placings last time but the start prior finished in the minors when third (20.30) over 366m at Capalaba. Drawn out wide but is worth plenty of thought.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
7th of 8	12/6/24	Capalaba	366m	3	0:20.56	64.1 km/h	7.0L	$7.50	0:20.07	0:20.00	GR 4/5	$3,348	-	3	1. Cash On Demand 2. Forgetful Cook 3. Hey Wags
3rd of 7	9/6/24	Capalaba	366m	4	0:20.30	64.9 km/h	3.0L	$2.70	0:20.09	0:19.73	GR 5	$2,916	$292	11	1. Have Ignition 2. King Cole 3. Orson Storm
4th of 8	29/5/24	Capalaba	366m	4	0:20.08	65.6 km/h	7.3L	$51	0:19.57	0:19.57	GR 5	$2,916	$146	17	1. That's Hot 2. That's Nuts, Bella Bunyip 3.
4th of 7	12/5/24	Capalaba	366m	4	0:20.29	64.9 km/h	5.0L	$9.00	0:19.94	0:19.72	GR 5	$2,916	$146	7	1. Daysea's Shelly 2. Cost A Dime 3. Johnny Bravo
6th of 8	5/5/24	Capalaba	366m	5	0:20.36	64.7 km/h	9.3L	$34	0:19.72	0:19.72	GR 5	$2,916	-	7	1. Simply Express 2. Situation Room 3. Sheezel
5th of 7	28/4/24	Capalaba	366m	7	0:20.07	65.7 km/h	7.0L	$51	0:19.57	0:19.45	OPEN	$3,780	-	10	1. Adjourned 2. Saanvi 3. Cabramatta Jack

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