Grafton Race 8 - Crjc Life Members Plate (C1)
BALMIERRO (2) found the lead a long way out and was claimed late last start over 1900m at Armidale. Has a win on the CV over 2200m. Rock hard fit after four runs back from a spell and this step up in trip comes at the perfect time. CRIMSON SPIRIT (7) rallied late to get up for third recently over 1800m at the Gold Coast. Fitter for three runs back from a spell and is looking for this journey now. Expect the winner to come from this pair. WOODLAND WONDER (6) is dour and can sneak into the frame while PURPLE KITTY (9) is new to the staying trip but should give backers a sight. The lightly raced AYASAKI (1) is fitter for two runs back from a spell and did win here last prep.
Jockey: Noriyuki Masuda
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 12th of 14 at this track Bm58 on September 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Nails And Pride carrying 58.5kg at $71. Second run from a spell 6th of 9 at Gold Coast Cl1-Sw on October 18 over 1800m, 6 len behind Amahni's Girl with 60kg at $61. Can do better.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 18/10/2025 | 18 | CL1 3U | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1800m | Good 4 | Noriyuki Masuda | 60kg | 1:49.57 | 5-7-6 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $61.00 |
| 12/14 | 30/09/2025 | 72 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1400m | Good 4 | Dylan Turner | 58.5kg | 1:23.12 | 10-13-12 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $71.00 |
| 1/13 | 20/07/2025 | 22 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1725m | Soft 7 | Ben Looker | 58kg | 1:49.00 | 6-4-1 | 10 |
| 1.6L | $51.00 |
| 11/11 | 28/06/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $22,000.00 | Gatton | 1400m | Good 4 | Sariah Champkin | 58kg | 1:23.38 | 9-10-11 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $91.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/06/2025 | - | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1200m | Soft 5 | Sariah Champkin | 58kg | 1:11.43 | 10-10-9 | 9 |
| 8.9L | $71.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Casino | 1000m | Heavy | Sariah Champkin | 52kg | 1:02.48 | - | 0 |
| 0.37L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 1015m | Soft | Noriyuki Masuda | 1:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.67L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ben Looker
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Armidale Cl1-Sw on October 14 over 1900m, 3.5 len behind City Gold Ready carrying 59kg at $2.70. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Gunnedah Cl1-Sw on September 27 over 2050m, nose behind Dash By carrying 59kg at $2.70. Is a winner at the trip and looks ready for another tilt at the fifth run of the campaign.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 14/10/2025 | 17 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Armidale | 1900m | Good 4 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | 59kg | 1:59.44 | 3-1-2 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $2.70 |
| 2/11 | 27/09/2025 | 29 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Gunnedah | 2050m | Good 4 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | 59kg | 2:16.79 | 4-6-2 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 5/9 | 29/08/2025 | 14 | CL2 | $30,000.00 | Tamworth | 1600m | Good 4 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | 58kg | 1:37.34 | 3-6-5 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $10.00 |
| 4/12 | 15/08/2025 | 174 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Tamworth | 1400m | Good 4 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | 59.5kg | 1:23.76 | 2-6-4 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/02/2025 | 16 | CL1 3U | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 2100m | Soft 7 | Shaun Guymer | 59kg | 2:11.28 | 4-5-6 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $8.50 |
| 7/7 | 06/02/2025 | 12 | BM64 3U | $42,000.00 | Scone | 2200m | Good 4 | Keagan Latham | 57.5kg | 2:17.86 | 3-5-7 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $2.60 |
| 8/8 | 26/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1045m | Good | Molly Bourke | 1:02.76 | - | 0 |
| 10.12L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 11/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 740m | Good | Molly Bourke | 0:43.38 | - | 0 |
| 6.11L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Danny Peisley
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at Murwillumbah Bm58 on October 14 over 2020m, 8 len behind Pierre Cardinnigan carrying 60kg at $31. The start before that scored a big 3.5 len win at Gatton Mdn-Sw September 25 over 2000m defeating Weekend Artist with 58.5kg at $3.40. Can't be ruled out after one bad run.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 14/10/2025 | 19 | BM58 3U | $27,000.00 | Murwillumbah | 2020m | Good 4 | Les Tilley | 60kg | 2:06.76 | 6-4-10 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $31.00 |
| 1/12 | 25/09/2025 | 5 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Gatton | 2000m | Good 4 | Les Tilley | 58.5kg | 2:04.12 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $3.40 |
| 6/8 | 20/09/2025 | 14 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1600m | Good 4 | Danny Peisley | 58.5kg | 1:36.29 | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/09/2025 | 7 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1800m | Soft 5 | Jackson Morris | 58kg | 1:53.35 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 9/15 | 30/08/2025 | 28 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1400m | Good 4 | Jackson Morris | 58.5kg | 1:25.09 | 7-9-9 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $13.00 |
| 2/14 | 02/08/2025 | 16 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1800m | Soft 5 | Danny Peisley | 59.5kg | 1:52.25 | 6-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |
| 3/5 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Damien Thornton | 50kg | 0:59.01 | - | 3 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Soft | Damien Thornton | 50kg | 1:05.32 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Leanne Boyd
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 10 at Port Macquarie Cl1-Sw on October 26 over 1812m, 3.5 len behind Backward Glance carrying 59kg at $41. Before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at Taree Cl1-Sw on October 17 over 2000m, 11 len behind Queen Tavane with 59kg at $19. Comes into this in ordinary form. Looks tested again.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 26/10/2025 | 9 | CL1 3U | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1812m | Good 4 | Peter Graham | 59kg | 1:52.93 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Taree | 2000m | Good 4 | Siena Grima | 59kg | 2:05.99 | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/10/2025 | 12 | Qlty 3U | $203,500.00 | Port Macquarie | 2000m | Good 4 | Andrew Gibbons | 54kg | 2:03.14 | 10-9-10 | 10 |
| 14.1L | $201.00 |
| 5/12 | 28/09/2025 | 27 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1509m | Good 4 | Peter Graham | 55.5kg | 1:32.47 | 12-11-5 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $151.00 |
| 8/11 | 01/09/2025 | 73 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1000m | Good 4 | Leanne Boyd | 53.5kg | 0:58.95 | 9-10-8 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $151.00 |
| 9/14 | 20/06/2025 | 11 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1505m | Heavy 8 | Shae Wilkes | 55kg | 1:35.68 | 3-8-9 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree | 1000m | Good | Emily Farr | 1:01.03 | - | 0 |
| 7.73L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 24/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tuncurry | 1000m | Heavy | Emily Farr | 1:03.35 | - | 0 |
| 0.37L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jon Grisedale
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Port Macquarie Cl1-Sw on October 26 over 1812m, 14 len behind Backward Glance with 59kg at $51. Before that 6th of 9 at Murwillumbah Cl2-Sw on October 14 over 1550m, 2.75 len behind Dark Chill carrying 57kg at $201. Will need to improve significantly.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 26/10/2025 | 12 | CL1 3U | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1812m | Good 4 | Ben Looker | 59kg | 1:52.93 | 5-2-10 | 8 |
| 14.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/10/2025 | 10 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Murwillumbah | 1550m | Good 4 | Noriyuki Masuda | 57kg | 1:34.15 | 6-7-6 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $201.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $13,200.00 | Tabulam | 1400m | Good 3 | Noriyuki Masuda | 55kg | 1:27.30 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/09/2025 | 103 | CL1 | $16,000.00 | Bowraville | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Emily Farr | 53kg | 1:00.97 | 6-7-6 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $81.00 |
| 12/12 | 09/06/2025 | 17 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 2240m | Soft 6 | Peter Graham | 59kg | 2:21.85 | 12-11-12 | 12 |
| 15.0L | $151.00 |
| 13/14 | 23/05/2025 | 28 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Inverell | 1600m | Good 4 | Millie Thompson | 57kg | 1:34.72 | 2-4-13 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $201.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Jai Williams | 0:59.80 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 15/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 900m | Good | Jake Bayliss | 0:53.05 | - | 4 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Bella Youngberry
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th in a small field at Lismore Cl1-Sw on October 19 over 2110m, slow going 7 len behind Tortilla carrying 59kg at $31. Before that ran last of 8 at Lismore Cl1-Sw on September 26 over 2110m, 9 len behind Jimmy Nails with 59kg at $26. Best form measures up favourably so worth considering.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 19/10/2025 | 23 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Lismore | 2110m | Soft 5 | Jon Grisedale | 59kg | 2:10.82 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/09/2025 | 8 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Lismore | 2110m | Good 4 | Jason Taylor | 59kg | 2:09.96 | 6-7-8 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/09/2025 | 9 | CL1 3U | $28,000.00 | Beaudesert | 2450m | Good 4 | Jason Taylor | 60kg | 2:36.49 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/12 | 09/09/2025 | 22 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 2200m | Good 4 | Jon Grisedale | 59kg | 2:18.06 | 8-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/08/2025 | 33 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Casino | 1900m | Heavy 8 | Noriyuki Masuda | 59kg | 2:04.95 | 8-7-7 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $71.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Danny Peisley | 0:58.58 | - | 3 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 16/07/2025 | 18 | CL2 4U | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1600m | Good 4 | Noriyuki Masuda | 55kg | 1:39.10 | 11-11-7 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Micheal Hellyer | 53kg | 1:00.55 | - | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Brandon Lerena
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 9 at Gold Coast Bm58 on October 11 over 1800m, 3 len behind Laridae with 56kg at $21. Before that ran last in a small field at Doomben 3&4yo Bm65 on September 17 over 1650m, 2 len behind Lonesome Soul carrying 53.5kg at $91. Ready to peak at this stage of the campaign.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Soft | Brandon Lerena | 55kg | 1:02.58 | - | 1 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/10/2025 | 24 | BM58 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1800m | Good 4 | Georgina Cartwright | 56kg | 1:49.36 | 8-8-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/09/2025 | 17 | BM65 34 | $38,000.00 | Doomben | 1650m | Good 4 | Georgina Cartwright | 53.5kg | 1:41.07 | 6-4-6 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $91.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/08/2025 | 127 | CL3 3U | $20,000.00 | Warwick | 1500m | Good 3 | Georgina Cartwright | 55kg | 1:30.08 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $71.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1200m | Soft | Rikki Jamieson | 52kg | 1:13.46 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 12/12 | 26/04/2025 | 18 | BM65 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast Poly | 2000m | Neutral | Olivia Kendal | 52kg | 2:05.34 | 8-8-12 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 08/04/2025 | 10 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Ballina | 1900m | Heavy 10 | Jett Newman | 52.5kg | 2:02.97 | 7-11-7 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/4 | 29/03/2025 | 12 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast Poly | 1540m | Neutral | Olivia Kendal | 53.5kg | 1:33.60 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
Jockey: Raymond Spokes
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Port Macquarie Cl1-Sw on October 26 over 1812m, head behind Backward Glance with 56.5kg at $14. The race before that 7th of 12 at Taree Super Mdn-Sw on October 17 over 1400m, 5 len behind Hard Knock Life with 59kg at $51. Among the chances based on that latest performance.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 26/10/2025 | 9 | CL1 3U | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1812m | Good 4 | Raymond Spokes | 56.5kg | 1:52.93 | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |
| 7/12 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Taree | 1400m | Good 4 | Jeff Penza | 59kg | 1:25.07 | 5-7-7 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/14 | 10/10/2025 | 39 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1200m | Good 4 | Benjamin Osmond | 59kg | 1:12.19 | 4-4-8 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $151.00 |
| 5/12 | 01/09/2025 | 6 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1500m | Soft 5 | Shae Wilkes | 54.5kg | 1:31.02 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $9.00 |
| 7/13 | 26/08/2025 | 11 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1715m | Soft 7 | Emily Farr | 57kg | 1:48.30 | 1-6-7 | 11 |
| 5.1L | $14.00 |
| 11/11 | 15/08/2025 | 14 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Taree | 1262m | Soft 7 | Benjamin Osmond | 57kg | 1:15.77 | 5-8-11 | 7 |
| 18.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 17/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree | 1000m | Soft | Shae Wilkes | 0:59.75 | - | 0 |
| 1.69L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 08/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kempsey | 1000m | Good | Shae Wilkes | 0:59.08 | - | 0 |
| 2.76L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Cassey Williams
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 21 over 1710m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Sethfire carrying 57kg at $26. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Gunnedah Mdn-Sw on September 27 over 1600m, 7 len behind Xerxes with 57kg at $13. Has the ability but needs to do more.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/10/2025 | 24 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1710m | Soft 5 | Cassey Williams | 57kg | 1:43.66 | 5-6-7 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $26.00 |
| 3/13 | 27/09/2025 | 5 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Gunnedah | 1600m | Good 4 | Cassey Williams | 57kg | 1:35.31 | 7-12-3 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/09/2025 | 13 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1710m | Soft 5 | Cassey Williams | 57kg | 1:43.90 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/09/2025 | 149 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1700m | Soft 5 | Cassey Williams | 57kg | 1:44.72 | 5-4-5 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $21.00 |
| 11/12 | 13/04/2025 | 28 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Grafton | 1420m | Soft 7 | Teighan Worsnop | 57.5kg | 1:25.57 | 12-11-11 | 9 |
| 6.4L | $41.00 |
| 7/13 | 16/03/2025 | 7 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1700m | Soft 5 | Stephen Traecey | 56.5kg | 1:43.56 | 6-8-7 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $51.00 |