Grafton Race 1 - Ladbrokes Blackbook Maiden
BUGATTI JOKER (1) produced a moderate run last time when fourth at this track over 350m behind Barley Charlie (20.68). Safe beginner who draws ideally on the inside. Worth another chance. PITCH BLACK BEAR (8) carved over from wide out and boxed on strongly to finish 1.75 lengths away in third (20.61) behind Exonerate at this track. Still to record a win from this draw but has never missed the frame in two starts. Expected to feature again. LAURIE'S FERRARI (2) steps out at this track for the first time after an average run at the latest appearance, finishing fourth at Dubbo over 318m behind Bogan Sway (18.73). Some good form is emerging from his last run. Bold showing expected. STELLA AURORA (5) can return to form after missing the top-three at this circuit last time out.
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Comments
Latest effort finished 4th in a Maiden on May 20 over 350m at this track behind Barley Charlie beaten 5.5 lengths (20.68). Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 20/05/2025 | 2 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.68 | 0:20.32 | 0:20.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
4/8 | 18/05/2025 | 5 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.93 | 0:20.87 | 0:19.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $31.00 |
6/8 | 13/05/2025 | - | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:21.03 | 0:20.39 | 0:19.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $18.00 |
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Comments
Turned in a fair debut over 318m at Dubbo where he was well back early but wound up late to finish fourth (18.73) and beaten 6 lengths. Should be further improved. Solid formlines coming through that last run. Looks a major player.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 12/05/2025 | - | MDN | $1,790.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.73 | 0:18.33 | 0:17.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $3.30 |
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Needs to do more than recent efforts, the latest a seventh over 300m at Casino. Will be tested in this company.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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7/8 | 27/05/2025 | 2 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.80 | 0:17.05 | 0:16.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.5L | $10.00 |
5/6 | 25/05/2025 | 7 | MDN | $3,500.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.55 | 0:20.02 | 0:19.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |
5/8 | 18/05/2025 | 4 | MDN | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.74 | 0:20.22 | 0:19.73 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
5/8 | 14/05/2025 | 90 | MDN | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.89 | 0:20.51 | 0:19.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $2.00 |
5/7 | 13/02/2025 | - | MDN | $1,790.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.73 | 0:16.97 | 0:16.39 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.8L | $3.10 |
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Comments
Finished sixth (20.89) last start at this track. Prior to that had recorded three minor placings in a row. Tough draw to overcome and will need the right run to feature.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 08/06/2025 | 14 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.89 | 0:20.32 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $18.00 |
3/8 | 25/05/2025 | 7 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.74 | 0:20.20 | 0:19.97 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $18.00 |
2/8 | 18/05/2025 | 5 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.89 | 0:20.87 | 0:19.95 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $31.00 |
3/6 | 13/05/2025 | 9 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.99 | 0:20.25 | 0:19.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
5/7 | 04/05/2025 | 7 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:21.15 | 0:20.58 | 0:19.95 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $31.00 |
7/8 | 27/04/2025 | 175 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:21.27 | 0:20.55 | 0:20.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
8/8 | 03/11/2024 | 14 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.92 | 0:20.46 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $16.00 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time when fifth (21.04) at this track in a Maiden. Will jump from box 5 for the first time. Can feature in the finish.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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5/7 | 01/06/2025 | 7 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:21.04 | 0:20.65 | 0:19.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $2.80 |
5/8 | 25/05/2025 | 7 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.94 | 0:20.20 | 0:19.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $9.00 |
7/8 | 18/05/2025 | 7 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:21.29 | 0:20.05 | 0:19.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 17.8L | $3.80 |
2/8 | 11/05/2025 | 7 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.38 | 0:20.28 | 0:19.93 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
3/7 | 04/05/2025 | 40 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.65 | 0:20.42 | 0:19.95 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $35.00 |
7/7 | 25/03/2025 | 2 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:21.09 | 0:20.25 | 0:19.69 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.0L | $23.00 |
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Comments
Has finished sixth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 14 lengths behind True Legend over 350m. Prepared to risk this time.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 25/05/2025 | 5 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:21.23 | 0:20.20 | 0:19.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.5L | $2.90 |
6/8 | 20/05/2025 | 7 | MDN | $3,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.68 | 0:20.18 | 0:20.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
2/8 | 13/05/2025 | - | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.68 | 0:20.20 | 0:19.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $1.80 |
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Comments
Yet to break through in 13 starts but has run a number of minor placings. Not showing a great deal of early speed. The form out of the last run measures up. Among the chances.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 10/05/2025 | 6 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Muswellbrook | 336m | 0:19.99 | 0:19.90 | 0:19.19 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
3/8 | 04/05/2025 | 7 | MDN | $2,400.00 | Albion Park | 331m | 0:19.81 | 0:19.39 | 0:18.84 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
5/8 | 27/04/2025 | 24 | MDN | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:21.40 | 0:20.53 | 0:20.08 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.5L | $15.00 |
5/8 | 03/04/2025 | 33 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Muswellbrook | 336m | 0:20.07 | 0:19.60 | 0:18.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $16.00 |
2/7 | 01/03/2025 | 4 | MX | $1,100.00 | Muswellbrook | 431m | 0:25.89 | 0:24.91 | 0:24.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.0L | $11.00 |
2/8 | 25/02/2025 | 7 | MDN | $3,000.00 | Ipswich | 431m | 0:25.77 | 0:25.57 | 0:24.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
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Comments
Placed last time (20.61) at this track in a Maiden, finishing third and beaten 1.75 lengths. Still a maiden from this draw but has never missed the frame from two starts. Looks suited here and rates a leading chance.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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99/1 | 11/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 350m | N/A | 0:20.32 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
3/8 | 01/09/2024 | 7 | MDN | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.61 | 0:20.48 | 0:19.96 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
2/7 | 25/08/2024 | 86 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.46 | 0:20.36 | 0:20.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
5/8 | 31/05/2024 | 10 | MDN | $3,000.00 | Ipswich | 431m | 0:26.22 | 0:24.80 | 0:24.80 | N/A | 3 |
| 20.3L | $2.00 |
3/8 | 21/05/2024 | 7 | MDN | $4,300.00 | Albion Park | 395m | 0:23.33 | 0:23.06 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.70 |
2/8 | 14/05/2024 | - | MDN | $3,500.00 | Albion Park | 395m | 0:23.12 | 0:23.10 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |