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Tomorrow, December 26, 2024Flat7f

Verdict

RISK FOR REWARD (2) charged home but found one a bit better in a strong form race over this distance at Grafton two runs back. Started favourite but after sharing the lead couldn't go on last start at Coffs Harbour, again at seven furlongs. Best form puts him on top so must be given another chance. The lightly raced GAVIN (1) is back from a six-month spell for a new stable. The maiden prep was book-ended by a couple of solid efforts at Eagle Farm over 1400m and 1600m. Trialled well here recently so a big return is expected. SUPER SWEET (8) hasn't been far away in her two runs this time in work, most recently finishing well to get up for third over 1350m at Warwick. Freshened up and worth plenty of thought. CHAMPAGNE MAID (10) has been thereabouts at her last couple and is worth including in exotics. New Peter Robl acquisition TENNESSEE WHISKEY (3) is back from a 24-week spell. Blinkers go on and has been gelded - big market watch.

2. Risk For Reward
1. Gavin
8. Super Sweet

Win Only

2. 2. Risk For Reward
J: MATTHEW MCGURENT: DAIKI CHUJO
F: x4420
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 5 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Whatever It Takes carrying 59kg at $2.50. Before that 2nd of 13 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on November 25 over 1410m, 0.9 len behind Chillcuz carrying 59kg at $6. Hard to beat on his best form.
1. 1. Gavin
J: -T: JORDAN LEE
F: 5845x
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
176
Verdict
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw July 3 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Huracanevo with 58kg at $11. On debut fifth of 13 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw May 8 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Watermelon carrying 58kg at $61. Should be right in the finish.
3. 3. Tennessee Whiskey
J: JACKSON MORRIST: PETER ROBL
F: 07x
Price History:
7.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
169
Verdict
He is resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Cambridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw July 10 over 970m, 3.5 len behind Sister Ping with 57.5kg at $9.70. On debut tenth of 12 at Cambridge 3yo Mdn-Sw June 12 over 1300m, 6 len behind The Exponent with 57.5kg at $11.30. A recent trial win suggests he is forward enough to run well.
7. 7. Honfleur
J: KIRK MATHESONT: KURT GOLDMAN
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Four-year-old mare by So You Think out of Poppiholla on debut. Has had no recent barrier trials. Hard to have.
8. 8. Super Sweet
J: JACKSON MURPHYT: JEFF DUNN
F: 26x43
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Third-up today. Comes off a 38 day let-up. Resuming got back early 4th in a small field at Beaudesert Mdn on November 2 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Warrior Chief with 55.5kg at $10. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Warwick F&M Mdn on November 18 over 1350m, 2 len behind Crypt De Pin carrying 56.5kg at $26. Close to a win. This looks a winnable race.
10. 10. Champagne Maid
J: JON GRISEDALET: AIDEN ST VINCENT
F: 0875
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Last start 5th of 10 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on December 14 over 1215m, 4.5 len behind Bel Surprise carrying 55.5kg at $61. The race before that faded in the straight ran last of 7 at Kempsey Mdn on November 30 over 1450m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Gottaluvher carrying 56kg at $21. Won't be far away.
11. 11. Classic Shiraz
J: -T: MARCUS WILSON
F: 59
Price History:
23.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Had two starts to date. At long odds at debut, 5th of 10 at Grafton Super Mdn-Sw on November 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ellro carrying 54kg at $26. Last start ran last of 9 at Murwillumbah Super Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind So You Can Torque carrying 55.5kg at $21. Has plenty of upside and is expected to do much better.
5. 5. Better Believe It
J: BELLA YOUNGBERRYT: LAUREN ABBOTT
F: 4447x
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
343
Verdict
Resuming after a break of 11 months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw January 18 over 2200m, soft track; 7 len behind Venturous with 53.5kg at $26. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw January 20 2023 over 1000m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Extreme Belief with 55kg at $81. Will improve on what she does in this.
9. 9. Windflower
J: NORIYUKI MASUDAT: ALLAN CHAU
F: 66277
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Most recently second last of 8 at Murwillumbah Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 1550m, slow going 6 len behind Pierre Cardinnigan with 57kg at $81. The race before that ran last of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 2000m, 14 len behind Meanasenko carrying 54.5kg at $21. Hard to entertain.
6. 6. Capital Grenade
J: AMY GRAHAMT: TRACY TIMBERY
F: 99404
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1400m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Shannon's Legacy with 57kg at $61. The race before that ran last of 10 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1262m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Diamondsaremio with 57kg at $16. Unlikely to threaten.
4. 4. Zalatoris
J: GIRISH GOOMANYT: BEN ROBINSON
F: 09
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, 11th of 14 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn-Sw on October 21 over 1280m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Rose Code carrying 57.5kg at $101. Last start 9th of 11 at Gatton 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 20 over 1100m, slow going 12 len behind Kildare with 58kg at $101. Hard to make a case.

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