Grafton Race 4

Grafton Distric Services Club

Stake: $2,541

NEV'S LEGACY (7) was safely held last time out, finishing fifth at this track over 350m behind Robell Ted (20.37) in a NG. Has a solid record from this box including two wins and a minor placing. Better than the latest run and deserves another chance. BALFE STREET BOY (4) is yet to miss the placings in an excellent record this track and trip which boasts two wins and four placings. Comes off a (25.34) win last time, scoring by one length in a Grade 4/5 over 431m at Ipswich. Can feature with the right run. BOLD GAMBLER (8) is progressing well and looks close to another win after hitting the frame last run (22.08) at Q Lakeside. Form here at the trip sound including two wins. Safe beginner but wide box to overcome and will need some luck. Expecting another good run. BETTER HALF (2) was well fancied last time on the strength of his recent form but could only manage fifth (20.77) at this track. Has never missed the frame from three starts from this draw, including a win.

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

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Gilbert's Helmet (1) 4443433826
Trainer: Gary Smith (Coutts Crossing)
Prize Money: $13,673
Win / Place: 11% / 38%

3 yo Black D

Sire: FEAR ZAFONIC (IRE)

Dam: ORARA LIL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

42: 5-5-6

Track

42: 5-5-6

Trk/Dst

38: 5-5-6

Distance

38: 5-5-6

Season

27: 1-3-5

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	5	8	9	6	4	4	3
1st	0	0	1	3	1	0	0	0
2nd	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	2
3rd	0	0	1	1	2	1	1	0

Comments

Produced a good effort last start to finish sixth over 350m at this track, beaten 2 lengths (20.38) behind Blue Milk in a Grade 5 on April 6. Not keen 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
6th of 8	6/4/25	Grafton	350m	2	0:20.38	61.8 km/h	2.0L	$14	0:20.23	0:19.91	GR 5	$2,541	-	7	1. Blue Milk 2. Roger 3. Whispering Sally
2nd of 7	30/3/25	Grafton	350m	3	0:20.36	61.9 km/h	2.0L	$15	0:20.22	0:19.87	GR 5	$2,541	$479	5	1. Manhattan Girl 2. Gilbert's Helmet 3. Better Half
8th of 8	25/3/25	Grafton	350m	7	0:20.43	61.7 km/h	10.5L	$51	0:19.69	0:19.69	GR 4/5	$2,739	-	2	1. Teresita 2. Nev's Legacy 3. Annihilating
3rd of 7	23/3/25	Grafton	350m	6	0:20.38	61.8 km/h	6.3L	$14	0:19.94	0:19.90	GR 5	$2,541	$358	5	1. Annihilating 2. Divorce Source 3. Gilbert's Helmet
3rd of 8	18/3/25	Grafton	350m	5	0:20.21	62.3 km/h	4.3L	$41	0:19.90	0:19.90	GR 4/5	$2,739	$402	2	1. Jo Jo Valley 2. Pot Of Tea 3. Gilbert's Helmet
4th of 7	16/3/25	Grafton	350m	2	0:20.70	60.9 km/h	12.3L	$35	0:19.85	0:19.85	GR 5	$2,541	$83	12	1. Heroic Federer 2. Local Legend 3. Master Brockie

Better Half (2) 362118x135
Trainer: Julie King (Warragai Creek)
Prize Money: $11,726
Win / Place: 31% / 62%

3 yo White/Black D

Sire: WOW (AUS)

Dam: LITTLE JEBRYNAH (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 5-1-4

Track

15: 5-1-4

Trk/Dst

9: 4-0-2

Distance

9: 4-0-2

Season

15: 4-1-4

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-2

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	1	0	0	0

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

Comments

Missed the frame last start when fifth and beaten 7 lengths at this track. Form solid prior to that including a win at this track three back. Looks a strong place chance on best figures.

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
5th of 7	6/4/25	Grafton	350m	4	0:20.77	60.7 km/h	7.8L	$1.80	0:20.22	0:19.91	GR 5	$2,541	-	7	1. Double Shot 2. Exonerate 3. Join The Queue
3rd of 7	30/3/25	Grafton	350m	2	0:20.43	61.7 km/h	3.0L	$4.40	0:20.22	0:19.87	GR 5	$2,541	$358	7	1. Manhattan Girl 2. Gilbert's Helmet 3. Better Half
1st of 8	23/3/25	Grafton	350m	6	0:20.27	62.2 km/h	0.8L	$5.00	0:20.27	0:19.90	GR 5	$2,541	$1,623	145	1. Better Half 2. Great Marlow 3. Accumulates
145 Day Spell
8th of 8	29/10/24	Grafton	350m	5	0:20.93	60.2 km/h	17.3L	$4.40	0:19.71	0:19.71	GR 5	$2,541	-	16	1. Teresita 2. Cash In Colour 3. Nitro Slim
1st of 8	13/10/24	Grafton	350m	7	0:20.04	62.9 km/h	1.8L	$5.50	0:20.04	0:19.89	GR 5	$3,641	$2,393	7	1. Better Half 2. Dad's Boys 3. Sandave Ablaze
1st of 8	6/10/24	Grafton	350m	6	0:20.00	63.0 km/h	0.8L	$2.50f	0:20.00	0:19.77	GR 5	$2,541	$1,623	7	1. Better Half 2. Joker Bonus 3. Quandary

Rocky Pepper (3) 5146453254
Trainer: Sonia Kempshall (Sandy Crossing)
Prize Money: $38,643
Win / Place: 17% / 48%

3 yo Black D

Sire: JIMINY RENO (AUS)

Dam: ARABELLA EMJAY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

82: 14-9-17

Track

82: 14-9-17

Trk/Dst

80: 14-8-17

Distance

80: 14-8-17

Season

27: 4-3-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
14	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	8	11	12	10	11	13	10	7
1st	1	2	3	3	1	2	2	0
2nd	1	1	2	2	2	1	0	0
3rd	1	1	2	1	4	3	3	2

Comments

Missed the frame latest (20.18) when fourth over 350m at this track in a Grade 5. Goes very well from the draw boasting three victories and four places from 12 starts. Others appear better placed.

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 7	6/4/25	Grafton	350m	5	0:20.18	62.4 km/h	2.3L	$6.50	0:20.02	0:19.91	GR 5	$2,541	$83	7	1. Great Marlow 2. Why A MacIe 3. Olling
5th of 8	30/3/25	Grafton	350m	7	0:20.45	61.6 km/h	6.0L	$46	0:20.03	0:19.87	GR 4/5	$2,739	-	7	1. Nugget Roberts 2. Haaland 3. Impress Amber
2nd of 8	23/3/25	Grafton	350m	4	0:20.26	62.2 km/h	1.8L	$26	0:20.14	0:19.90	GR 4/5	$2,739	$523	7	1. Get Up Son 2. Rocky Pepper 3. Phantom Bill
3rd of 8	16/3/25	Grafton	350m	6	0:20.56	61.3 km/h	6.8L	$6.50	0:20.08	0:19.85	GR 5	$2,541	$358	14	1. Bomb Noah 2. Salvatore 3. Rocky Pepper
5th of 6	2/3/25	Grafton	350m	7	0:20.50	61.5 km/h	8.3L	$35	0:19.91	0:19.74	GR 3/4	$2,893	-	7	1. Robell Clyde 2. Chancy Nancy 3. Brick And Stick
4th of 5	23/2/25	Grafton	350m	6	0:20.41	61.7 km/h	5.5L	$20	0:20.02	0:19.85	GR 3/4	$2,893	$83	7	1. Impress Amber 2. Hot Hailey 3. Divorce Source

Balfe Street Boy (4) 2622311231
Trainer: Anthony Hoyland (Codrington)
Prize Money: $16,093
Win / Place: 26% / 78%

3 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: BLACK AMEX (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 6-7-5

Track

6: 2-2-2

Trk/Dst

6: 2-2-2

Distance

6: 2-2-2

Season

10: 3-4-2

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Comes off a (25.34) win last time, scoring by one length in a Grade 4/5 over 431m at Ipswich. Placed at all three starts from this draw. Has ability and should feature.

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
1st of 7	21/3/25	Ipswich	431m	2	0:25.34	61.2 km/h	1.0L	$3.30	0:25.34	0:25.21	GR 4/5	$3,740	$2,431	29	1. Balfe Street Boy 2. Sapphire King 3. Surf Size Queen
99th of 3	27/2/25	Casino	300m	5	N/A	-	4.14L	$0.00	0:17.04		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Our Miracles 2. 99-Sir Finley 3. 99-Balfe Street Boy
3rd of 8	20/2/25	Casino	411m	3	0:23.93	61.8 km/h	8.3L	$5.50	0:23.35	0:23.35	GR 4/5	$2,739	$402	7	1. Integrity Lari 2. Miss Rico 3. Balfe Street Boy, Come On Remi
2nd of 7	13/2/25	Casino	411m	4	0:23.46	63.1 km/h	0.5L	$2.60	0:23.43	0:23.27	GR 4/5	$2,739	$523	14	1. Know All Skylah 2. Balfe Street Boy 3. Integrity Lari
1st of 8	30/1/25	Casino	411m	6	0:23.23	63.7 km/h	2.3L	$3.70	0:23.23	0:22.88	GR 5	$2,541	$1,623	7	1. Balfe Street Boy 2. Charlie Calamari 3. Liz Dutton
1st of 8	23/1/25	Casino	411m	5	0:23.29	63.5 km/h	3.0L	$10	0:23.29	0:23.09	GR 5	$2,541	$1,623	14	1. Balfe Street Boy 2. Indy Lad 3. Western Lies

Epifanio (6) 35x7121565
Trainer: Melissa Arandale (Grafton)
Prize Money: $15,384
Win / Place: 35% / 65%

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo Black D

Sire: PINDARI EXPRESS (AUS)

Dam: TRIBAL MAGIC (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 7-3-3

Track

20: 7-3-3

Trk/Dst

10: 5-2-1

Distance

10: 5-2-1

Season

13: 3-2-2

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	2	0	0	0

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

Comments

Missed the frame latest (20.60) when fifth over 350m at this track in a Grade 5. Starts from box 6 for the first time here. Will need some luck to feature.

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	6/4/25	Grafton	350m	4	0:20.60	61.2 km/h	8.0L	$3.00	0:20.04	0:19.91	GR 5	$2,541	-	35	1. Lumbar Puncture 2. Rapid Lulu 3. Bugatti Step
35 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 7	2/3/25	Grafton	450m	7	0:25.71	63.0 km/h	4.3L	$9.50	0:25.41	0:25.03	GR 5	$3,421	-	7	1. Local Legend 2. Dusty McGraw 3. Know All Leah
5th of 5	23/2/25	Grafton	450m	7	0:25.80	62.8 km/h	11.5L	$4.60	0:24.99	0:24.99	GR 4/5	$3,619	-	14	1. Super Scrub 2. Wobbly 3. Mad Toro
1st of 8	9/2/25	Grafton	350m	1	0:19.99	63.0 km/h	2.3L	$2.20	0:19.99	0:19.83	GR 5	$2,541	$1,623	7	1. Epifanio 2. Lakeshore Drive 3. Haaland
2nd of 8	2/2/25	Grafton	350m	8	0:20.04	62.9 km/h	1.3L	$4.20	0:19.95	0:19.79	GR 5	$2,541	$479	12	1. Nugget Roberts 2. Epifanio 3. Lumbar Puncture
1st of 7	21/1/25	Grafton	350m	3	0:19.90	63.3 km/h	1.0L	$3.80	0:19.90	0:19.90	GR 5	$2,541	$1,623	30	1. Epifanio 2. Reel'em George 3. Gilbert's Helmet

Nev's Legacy (7) 1624fx5245
Trainer: Stephen Keep (WARRAGAI CREEK)
Prize Money: $18,981
Win / Place: 40% / 52%

4 yo Black B

Sire: ZAMBORA BROCKIE (AUS)

Dam: NEV'S GIFT (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 10-3-0

Track

15: 5-2-0

Trk/Dst

15: 5-2-0

Distance

15: 5-2-0

Season

9: 1-2-0

1st Up

3: 2-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	4	0	0	0

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

Comments

Latest effort finished 5th in a NG on April 6 over 350m at this track behind Robell Ted beaten 6 lengths (20.37). Has a very good strike-rate out of box 7, scoring two times. Go close.

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 8	6/4/25	Grafton	350m	6	0:20.37	61.9 km/h	6.5L	$4.00	0:19.91	0:19.91	NG	$2,893	-	7	1. Robell Ted 2. Annihilating 3. Four Barrys
4th of 8	30/3/25	Grafton	350m	6	0:20.41	61.7 km/h	5.3L	$2.50	0:20.03	0:19.87	GR 4/5	$2,739	$83	5	1. Nugget Roberts 2. Haaland 3. Impress Amber
2nd of 8	25/3/25	Grafton	350m	5	0:19.81	63.6 km/h	1.8L	$8.50	0:19.69	0:19.69	GR 4/5	$2,739	$523	5	1. Teresita 2. Nev's Legacy 3. Annihilating
5th of 7	20/3/25	Casino	300m	1	0:17.17	62.9 km/h	7.5L	$3.10	0:16.64	0:16.64	GR 3/4	$2,893	-	151	1. Till The End 2. Lara Dutton 3. Michelle Bourbon
151 Day Spell
- of 8	20/10/24	Grafton	350m	3	0:27.00	46.7 km/h	99.0L	$2.00f	0:20.07	0:20.07	FFA	$2,893	-	7	1. Noble Gambler 2. Brodies Tiger 3. Lil Miss Miles
4th of 7	13/10/24	Grafton	350m	3	0:20.33	62.0 km/h	4.5L	$4.00	0:20.01	0:19.89	NG	$2,893	$83	7	1. Sandave Pepper 2. Lil Miss Miles 3. Let's Fly Again

Bold Gambler (8) 5161351362
Trainer: Patrick Lavis (Tregeagle)
Prize Money: $40,728
Win / Place: 35% / 64%

3 yo FWN D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: COLD GAMBLER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 14-6-5

Track

9: 3-1-1

Trk/Dst

7: 2-1-1

Distance

7: 2-1-1

Season

20: 6-3-3

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	11	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	10	3	1	5	2	10	3
1st	1	3	2	0	3	1	3	1
2nd	1	3	1	0	0	0	1	0
3rd	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	1

Comments

Finished second last start (22.08) at big odds over 390m at Q Lakeside. Jumps from a wide draw. Has ability and should run well.

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 8	11/4/25	Q Lakeside	390m	1	0:22.08	63.6 km/h	3.0L	$14	0:21.86	0:21.76	FFA	$4,180	$836	7	1. Federal Remark 2. Bold Gambler 3. Carramar Drive
6th of 8	4/4/25	Q Lakeside	390m	7	0:22.32	62.9 km/h	6.8L	$17	0:21.84	0:21.67	GR 1/2	$4,180	-	38	1. Dark Photon 2. Sparks Will Fly 3. Out Of Austrian
38 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 5	28/3/25	Q Lakeside	390m	6	N/A	-	3.28L	$0.00	0:22.06		Trial	$0	-	-	1. Carramar Drive 2. Star Assassin 3. Time Keeper
3rd of 6	25/2/25	Ipswich	431m	2	0:25.35	61.2 km/h	3.3L	$2.80	0:25.12	0:24.66	Best 8	$4,180	$418	7	1. She's A Ladette 2. Archie Trick 3. Bold Gambler
1st of 7	18/2/25	Ipswich	431m	2	0:25.15	61.7 km/h	3.0L	$6.50	0:25.15	0:25.08	Best 8	$4,180	$2,717	37	1. Bold Gambler 2. Van Helsing 3. Spring Cedar
37 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 8	12/1/25	Grafton	350m	6	0:20.98	60.1 km/h	13.3L	$7.50	0:20.04	0:20.02	GR 3/4	$2,893	-	5	1. Pay Your Dues 2. Brodies Tiger 3. Fernando Dusty

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