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Grafton Race 2 - Wobbly Chook 0-1 Win

BENTLEY ELSA (8) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing fifth (25.95) in a Grade 5 at this track. Strong form has emerged from her last run. Can discover winning form. SHE REACTS (4) was the fastest winner on the program last time out, running away to score by 6 lengths (30.55) at Taree Super Track. Deserved serious consideration again. PITCH BLACK BEAR (3) is progressing well with another good run, placing by 6 lengths (20.54) in a Grade 5 at this track. Expected to be in the finish again. GUS THE GREAT (6) is building a solid run of minor placings and will play a big role again.

Race Time:7:37 AM

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:450m

Bugatti Apollo (1)5

Trainer: Reg Gardoll (Pillar Valley)12 mths 1: 0-0-0

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: BUGATTI CHIRON (AUS)

Stats

Career1: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Prize Money$0.00

Comments

Ran a fair race on debut when settled off the speed early and held position to finish fifth (26.54) at this track over 450m. Improver and gets the rails draw this time. Prefer to watch at this stage.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	06/07/2025	-	MDN	$1,790.00	Grafton	450m	0:26.54	0:26.03	0:25.06	9.28	8	1. Emperor Zulu 2. Benny Trick 3. Holly's Bear	7.3L	$10.00

Billie Girl (2)31

Trainer: Robert Littlefield (Shadforth)12 mths 2: 1-0-1

1 yo Black Bitch

Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)

Dam: DARK RAIN (AUS)

Stats

Career2: 1-0-1

Win %50.00%

Place %100.00%

Prize Money$1,400.00

Comments

Solid performance to win by a nose at Temora over 330m (19.24) beating Itchy Knee Sung in Maiden on July 9. Hard to have this time.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	09/07/2025	5	MDN	$1,790.00	Temora	330m	0:19.24	0:19.24	0:18.69	N/A	3	1. Billie Girl 2. Itchy Knee Sung 3. Slick Tease	0.1L	$8.50
3/8	04/07/2025	-	MDN	$1,790.00	Goulburn	350m	0:20.56	0:20.02	0:19.67	N/A	7	1. Spring Joel 2. Slider Allen 3. Billie Girl	7.8L	$19.00

Pitch Black Bear (3)235x23x13

Trainer: Rodney Lee (Grafton)12 mths 7: 1-2-3

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: GOOD ODDS HARADA (AUS)

Dam: LADY FRANKIE (AUS)

Stats

Career7: 1-2-3

Win %14.29%

Place %85.71%

Prize Money$3,270.00

Comments

Form has been strong, including a victory two starts back. Last time out finished 3rd in a Grade 5 on June 17 over 350m at this track behind Jimary Vivid beaten 6 lengths (20.54). Has ability and can run well.

Last Starts 30 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	17/06/2025	7	GR 5	$2,310.00	Grafton	350m	0:20.54	0:20.07	0:19.77	4.25	8	1. Jimary Vivid 2. Cosmic Fireball 3. Pitch Black Bear	6.5L	$2.40
1/8	10/06/2025	282	MDN	$1,790.00	Grafton	350m	0:20.30	0:20.30	0:20.10	4.18	8	1. Pitch Black Bear 2. Phantom Romeo 3. Stella Aurora	1.5L	$2.60
99/1	11/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Grafton	350m	N/A	0:20.32	N/A	N/A	1	1. 99-Pitch Black Bear	0L	$0.00
3/8	01/09/2024	7	MDN	$2,310.00	Grafton	350m	0:20.61	0:20.48	0:19.96	4.23	8	1. Exonerate 2. Blue Majestic 3. Pitch Black Bear	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	4.24	8	1. Exonerate 2. Pitch Black Bear 3. Hurricane Freya	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	14.18	3	1. Milton Cranberry 2. Muscovite Mica 3. Bella Rye	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	10.93	6	1. Todd Gack 2. Send It 3. Pitch Black Bear	3.8L	$2.70
2/8	14/05/2024	-	MAIDEN	$0.00	Albion Park	395m	00:23.12	385.20.	N/A	10.72	7	1. Trips And Cars 2. Pitch Black Bear	0.25L	$2.20

She Reacts (4)8373342331

Trainer: Mark Knowles (The Pinnacles)12 mths 18: 1-3-6

2 yo BDL Bitch

Sire: MY REDEEMER (AUS)

Dam: TAHLIA'S WAY (AUS)

Stats

Career18: 1-3-6

Win %5.56%

Place %55.56%

Prize Money$5,500.00

Comments

Strong performance to win by 6 lengths at Taree Super Track over 525m (30.55) beating Bago Promise in Mix on July 9. Can make it two on the bounce.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/6	09/07/2025	3	MX	$3,110.00	Taree Super Track	525m	0:30.55	0:30.55	0:30.55	4.03	2	1. She Reacts 2. Bago Promise 3. Lornett Swift	6.5L	$2.60
3/8	06/07/2025	5	MDN	$1,790.00	Grafton	450m	0:26.18	0:25.55	0:25.06	9.44	4	1. Good Boy Koby 2. Aston Boost 3. She Reacts	9.0L	$35.00
3/7	01/07/2025	6	MDN	$4,600.00	Q Lakeside	457m	0:26.40	0:26.08	0:25.60	4.42	5	1. Big Bang 2. Hara's Ebony 3. She Reacts	4.5L	$4.80
2/8	25/06/2025	15	MX	$3,110.00	Taree Super Track	525m	0:31.12	0:30.89	0:30.52	4.03	5	1. Silverdale 2. She Reacts 3. Kipyegon	3.3L	$15.00
4/8	10/06/2025	21	MX	$3,110.00	Grafton	450m	0:26.45	0:25.84	0:25.65	9.5	7	1. Buddy Bonus 2. Zero Limerick 3. True Legend	8.8L	$7.50
3/8	20/05/2025	13	MX	$3,110.00	Grafton	450m	0:26.07	0:25.54	0:25.49	9.43	6	1. Lady Jacqueline 2. Join The Queue 3. She Reacts	7.5L	$35.00
3/6	07/05/2025	-	MAIDEN	$0.00	Taree	525m	00:31.41	523.30.	N/A	4.2	5	1. Just Savage 3. She Reacts	8.25L	$34.00
7/8	04/05/2025	-	MAIDEN	$0.00	Grafton	450m	00:26.29	438.10.	N/A	9.42	4	1. Lil Pocket's	3L	$81.00
3/7	27/04/2025	-	MAIDEN	$0.00	Grafton	450m	00:26.39	439.50.	N/A	N/A	1	1. Fiery Piastri 3. She Reacts	3L	$101.00
8/8	20/04/2025	-	MAIDEN	$0.00	Grafton	450m	00:26.29	438.10.	N/A	N/A	8	1. Excellent	1.5L	$101.00

Gus The Great (6)23

Trainer: Dave Irwin (Warragai Creek)12 mths 2: 0-1-1

1 yo BL/WH Dog

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: MAGIC MISS (AUS)

Stats

Career2: 0-1-1

Win %0.00%

Place %100.00%

Prize Money$825.00

Comments

Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest when third (25.68) over 450m at this track. Solid top-three prospects.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	06/07/2025	25	MDN	$1,790.00	Grafton	450m	0:25.68	0:25.06	0:25.06	9.26	8	1. Jack Jack 2. More Rain 3. Gus The Great	8.8L	$6.00
2/8	11/06/2025	-	MDN	$3,000.00	Albion Park	395m	0:23.26	0:23.04	0:22.54	10.98	5	1. Cheap Perfume 2. Gus The Great 3. Scotty's Idea	3.3L	$1.80

Hand Me Down (7)74

Trainer: Casie O'Neil (Orange)12 mths 2: 0-0-0

1 yo DK BDL Dog

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: NANGAR GOLD (AUS)

Stats

Career2: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Prize Money$75.00

Comments

Was lining up for just the second time last start when he finished fourth over 450m at this track. Others favoured this time.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/6	10/07/2025	4	MDN	$1,790.00	Grafton	450m	0:25.88	0:25.55	0:25.01	9.34	2	1. Benny Trick 2. Bright Henry 3. Mr. Field	4.8L	$21.00
7/8	06/07/2025	-	MDN	$1,790.00	Grafton	450m	0:26.56	0:25.06	0:25.06	9.63	7	1. Jack Jack 2. More Rain 3. Gus The Great	21.3L	$46.00

Bentley Elsa (8)4133272355

Trainer: Tyson Barton (Casino)12 mths 10: 1-2-3

1 yo BDL Bitch

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: AVA'S MISS (AUS)

Stats

Career10: 1-2-3

Win %10.00%

Place %60.00%

Prize Money$4,720.00

Comments

Latest effort finished 5th over 450m at this track beaten 8 lengths (25.95) behind Rupee Mc Graw in a Grade 5 on July 6. Comes out of a hot form race. Worth following up.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/6	06/07/2025	5	GR 5	$3,110.00	Grafton	450m	0:25.95	0:25.36	0:25.06	9.32	5	1. Rupee Mc Graw 2. Street Pie Cindy 3. Looks A Picture	8.3L	$26.00
5/8	01/07/2025	3	GR 5	$2,310.00	Casino	411m	0:24.37	0:23.55	0:23.01	9.17	5	1. Aussie Crawl 2. Bundy Force 3. Nitro Ned	11.8L	$4.20
3/8	28/06/2025	5	GR 6/MDN	$9,000.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:30.40	0:30.13	0:29.76	5.29	6	1. Maywyn's Noble 2. Bella Georgia 3. Bentley Elsa	3.8L	$2.90
2/8	23/06/2025	20	GR 6/MDN	$4,600.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:30.42	0:29.74	0:29.74	5.18	6	1. Dixie Lad 2. Bentley Elsa 3. Blue Smartie	9.8L	$21.00
7/8	03/06/2025	7	GR 6	$4,600.00	Q Lakeside	457m	0:26.60	0:25.54	0:25.36	4.43	2	1. Margaret's Angel 2. Genovese 3. All Dressed Up	15.0L	$17.00
2/8	27/05/2025	7	GR 6	$3,000.00	Q Lakeside	390m	0:22.47	0:22.28	0:22.03	6.12	4	1. Kickin' Tyres 2. Bentley Elsa 3. Spring Misty	2.5L	$3.90
3/8	20/05/2025	-	GRADE 6	$0.00	Q1 Lakeside	390m	00:22.46	374.20.	N/A	6.25	4	1. Hara's Pest 3. Bentley Elsa	0.25L	$3.40
3/8	15/05/2025	-	GRADE 6	$0.00	Q1 Lakeside	352m	00:20.29	338.10.	N/A	3.82	7	1. Misty Rico 3. Bentley Elsa	1.5L	$3.60
1/8	08/05/2025	-	MAIDEN	$0.00	Q1 Lakeside	352m	00:19.78	329.40.	N/A	3.95	8	1. Bentley Elsa 2. Panther Potter	-	$3.60
4/8	01/05/2025	-	MAIDEN	$0.00	Q1 Lakeside	352m	00:20.56	342.40.	N/A	4.2	3	1. Spring Misty	2L	$4.00