Grafton Race 8

Ladbrokes Thunderbolt Semi Final 4 H

Prize Money: $6,575

BE WOWED (1) stalked the lead and fought on well to finish 2.25 lengths away in second (19.79) at Goulburn in a NG over 350m. Safe beginner who draws ideally on the inside. One of the leading chances. DIVORCE SOURCE (3) goes very well this course and distance starting 36 times for 15 wins and eight minors. Recorded a 4.5 lengths win (20.03) in a NG last time at this track. Can feature in the finish. GRID GIRL (8) is a sprinter who excels over the short dashes. Last start placegetter over 320m at Richmond in a NG (18.38). Strike rate this distance strong having won nine of 12 tries. Expected to feature again. KOSTECKI (6) is among the chances again if he runs up to the latest effort.

Distance: 350m
Class: NG
Track: Good
Weather: Overcast
Surface: All Weather

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Be Wowed (1) 2112521242
Trainer: Ruth Matic (Canyonleigh)
Prize Money: $35,085
Win / Place: 33% / 80%

2 yo RED/BDL D

Sire: WOW (AUS)

Dam: MISS COVER GIRL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 10-13-1

Distance

8: 3-3-0

Season

18: 6-7-1

Metro

8: 1-4-0

Country

22: 9-9-1

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	3	1	0	0

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

Comments

Hit the frame at Goulburn last time when a 2.25 lengths second but did record an excellent 19.79 for the 350m trip. Can measure up with a repeat of that effort.

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
2nd of 5	6/6/25	Goulburn	350m	5	0:19.79	63.7 km/h	2.3L	$3.80	0:19.62	0:19.62	NG	$2,630	$505	21	1. Serial Sticker 2. Be Wowed 3. Pure Silver
4th of 6	16/5/25	Goulburn	350m	4	0:20.06	62.8 km/h	5.3L	$3.20	0:19.69	0:19.69	FFA	$2,630	$75	14	1. Unleash In Miami 2. Dominic's Girl 3. Shrewd Ethics
2nd of 6	2/5/25	Goulburn	440m	1	0:24.82	63.8 km/h	9.3L	$1.60	0:24.17	0:24.17	GR 4/5	$3,290	$675	21	1. Nangar Lady 2. Be Wowed 3. Aussie Blend
1st of 4	11/4/25	Goulburn	350m	7	0:19.47	64.7 km/h	6.0L	$1.60	0:19.47	0:19.47	NG	$2,630	$1,675	35	1. Be Wowed 2. Screaming Violet 3. Pure Silver
35 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 6	7/3/25	Goulburn	440m	5	0:25.13	63.0 km/h	5.5L	$1.70	0:24.74	0:24.57	GR 4/5	$3,290	$675	8	1. Zipping Cruise 2. Be Wowed 3. Magic Linkin
5th of 8	27/2/25	Wentworth Park	520m	5	0:30.41	61.6 km/h	12.3L	$2.60	0:29.54	0:29.42	GR 5	$5,840	-	5	1. Happy Bandit 2. King Harada 3. Mister O'Brien

Divorce Source (3) 1173115111
Trainer: Gary Smith (Coutts Crossing)
Prize Money: $45,960
Win / Place: 36% / 57%

Picket Fence

3 yo Black D

Sire: BEAST UNLEASHED (AUS)

Dam: ISLA'S STYLE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

61: 22-7-6

Track

59: 22-7-6

Trk/Dst

36: 15-6-2

Distance

36: 15-6-2

Season

39: 15-4-5

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

60: 22-7-6

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 2-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
15	7	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	10	8	5	8	6	5	14	5
1st	3	2	1	1	4	1	8	2
2nd	2	0	1	0	0	1	2	1
3rd	1	3	0	1	0	0	1	0

Comments

Has been in tremendous form, putting three wins together. Last start won comfortably by 4.5 lengths at this track (20.03) beating Reel'em George in a NG on June 8. Flying lately and can score again.

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 8	8/6/25	Grafton	350m	1	0:20.03	62.9 km/h	4.3L	$2.60	0:20.03	0:19.57	NG	$2,630	$1,675	7	1. Divorce Source 2. Reel'em George 3. Rupee Mc Graw
1st of 8	1/6/25	Grafton	350m	7	0:19.97	63.1 km/h	1.0L	$2.50	0:19.97	0:19.97	NG	$2,630	$1,675	7	1. Divorce Source 2. Orara Doug 3. Reel'em George
1st of 7	25/5/25	Grafton	350m	8	0:19.97	63.1 km/h	1.5L	$1.40	0:19.97	0:19.97	NG	$2,630	$1,675	7	1. Divorce Source 2. Milo Davis 3. Overriding
5th of 5	18/5/25	Grafton	450m	4	0:25.84	62.7 km/h	7.3L	$5.50	0:25.33	0:25.33	NG	$3,430	-	5	1. McKeon 2. Uno Nangar 3. Sandave Ablaze
1st of 7	13/5/25	Grafton	350m	8	0:19.77	63.7 km/h	5.3L	$1.80	0:19.77	0:19.77	NG	$2,630	$1,675	9	1. Divorce Source 2. Robell Clyde 3. Milo Davis
1st of 5	4/5/25	Grafton	350m	5	0:19.95	63.2 km/h	0.8L	$4.20	0:19.95	0:19.95	NG	$2,630	$1,675	7	1. Divorce Source 2. Robell Clyde 3. Noble Gambler

My Monroe (5) 3163536111
Trainer: Susan Smith (BRANXTON)
Prize Money: $51,960
Win / Place: 32% / 62%

Last Start Winner from Box

2 yo Black B

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: MY SAPPHIRE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 13-6-6

Track

3: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Season

37: 12-5-6

Metro

28: 8-3-4

Country

12: 5-3-2

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	4	5	0	0

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

Comments

Recorded a 1.3 lengths win (20.16) in a NG last time at this track. Goes very well off the draw boasting three wins and two places from seven starts. Tough field and looking to others 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
1st of 8	10/6/25	Grafton	350m	5	0:20.16	62.5 km/h	1.3L	$2.70	0:20.16	0:20.10	NG	$2,630	$1,675	7	1. My Monroe 2. Gilbert's Helmet 3. Noble Gambler
1st of 8	3/6/25	Gosford	388m	3	0:21.91	63.8 km/h	2.0L	$4.80	0:21.91	0:21.91	NG	$2,630	$1,675	3	1. My Monroe 2. Maura Figgis 3. Solo Fernando
1st of 8	31/5/25	Gosford	388m	1	0:22.29	62.7 km/h	4.3L	$1.20	0:22.29	0:22.20	GR 5	$2,310	$1,475	7	1. My Monroe 2. Scarlet's Rocket 3. All About Archie
6th of 8	24/5/25	Wentworth Park	520m	1	0:30.53	61.3 km/h	9.3L	$6.50	0:29.89	0:29.79	NG	$10,500	-	7	1. Speedy Pie 2. Ali Tango 3. Mark To Market
3rd of 8	17/5/25	Wentworth Park	520m	6	0:30.20	62.0 km/h	7.3L	$27	0:29.69	0:29.63	NG	$10,500	$1,475	7	1. Ali Tango 2. Taormina 3. My Monroe
5th of 8	10/5/25	Wentworth Park	520m	7	0:30.27	61.8 km/h	7.0L	$4.80	0:29.77	0:29.70	NG	$10,500	-	7	1. Ali Tango 2. Ferrero Girl 3. Trunkey Chief

Kostecki (6) 142122x251
Trainer: Kenneth Gray (Young)
Prize Money: $25,715
Win / Place: 50% / 79%

2 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: ALL DOLLED UP (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 12-5-2

Distance

7: 2-3-0

Season

14: 5-4-1

Metro

4: 3-0-0

Country

20: 9-5-2

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
7	4	1	0	0

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

Comments

Consistent performer who is new here. Nice win last start by a nose at Wagga (18.41) beating Wilson's Pick in a NG on May 30. In form and expected to run well again.

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
1st of 5	30/5/25	Wagga	320m	7	0:18.41	62.6 km/h	0.1L	$4.80	0:18.41	0:18.07	NG	$2,630	$1,675	28	1. Kostecki 2. Wilson's Pick 3. Fortified
5th of 6	2/5/25	Wagga	320m	5	0:18.97	60.7 km/h	8.0L	$3.50	0:18.41	0:18.26	NG	$2,630	-	7	1. Rogue Izmir 2. Ponzi 3. Fortified
2nd of 6	25/4/25	Wagga	320m	4	0:18.60	61.9 km/h	5.5L	$2.40	0:18.21	0:18.21	FFA	$2,630	$505	77	1. Tiggerlong Bingo 2. Kostecki 3. Tiggerlong Gill
77 Day Spell
2nd of 6	7/2/25	Wagga	320m	4	0:18.49	62.3 km/h	0.8L	$1.90	0:18.45	0:18.33	GR 3/4	$2,630	$505	25	1. Sycamore Tricky 2. Kostecki 3. How Fast
2nd of 6	13/1/25	Goulburn	350m	4	0:19.74	63.8 km/h	0.5L	$2.00	0:19.71	0:19.69	NG	$1,280	$225	24	1. Roses Ring 2. Kostecki 3. Total Faith
1st of 8	20/12/24	Wagga	320m	1	0:18.09	63.7 km/h	2.5L	$1.45f	0:18.09	0:17.98	GR 4/5	$2,490	$1,575	7	1. Kostecki 2. Aston Bolivar 3. How Fast

Grid Girl (8) 1311711512
Trainer: Ben Izzard (Londonderry)
Prize Money: $14,720
Win / Place: 64% / 85%

2 yo BDL B

Sire: FLYING RICCIARDO (AUS)

Dam: MEMORIES ONE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 9-2-1

Season

14: 9-2-1

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Country

12: 9-2-1

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
9	0	0	0	0

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

Comments

Won two starts back at Richmond over 320m in 18.28. Followed that up with a minor placing over 320m at Richmond at NG a week-and-a-half ago. Has claims if at her best.

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
2nd of 6	4/6/25	Richmond	320m	1	0:18.38	62.7 km/h	0.8L	$3.70	0:18.33	0:17.86	NG	$2,630	$505	19	1. Crimson Dynamo 2. Grid Girl 3. My Gain
1st of 6	16/5/25	Richmond	320m	5	0:18.28	63.0 km/h	0.8L	$16	0:18.28	0:18.18	FFA	$2,630	$1,675	29	1. Grid Girl 2. Marlee Star 3. Corless Insane, I'm Bored
5th of 8	17/4/25	Wentworth Park	520m	5	0:30.67	61.0 km/h	7.5L	$7.00	0:30.14	0:29.67	GR 5	$5,840	-	22	1. Fascinate Maria 2. Betty Emgrand 3. Like A Monarch
1st of 8	26/3/25	Richmond	320m	4	0:18.43	62.5 km/h	0.8L	$2.80	0:18.43	0:18.02	GR 4/5	$2,490	$1,575	5	1. Grid Girl 2. Mr. Snow 3. Swan's Spirit
1st of 7	21/3/25	Richmond	320m	3	0:18.30	63.0 km/h	2.0L	$2.10	0:18.30	0:18.06	GR 4/5	$2,490	$1,575	29	1. Grid Girl 2. Dynamic Sunny 3. Flamenco Ethics
7th of 7	20/2/25	Wentworth Park	520m	7	0:31.05	60.3 km/h	15.5L	$14	0:29.96	0:29.65	GR 5	$5,840	-	20	1. Epic Story 2. Zipping Evania 3. Mister O'Brien, Rev It Suzie

Reel'em George (7) 3263241332
Trainer: Vicki Byrnes (South Kempsey)
Prize Money: $12,365
Win / Place: 26% / 69%

Nearing Another Win

2 yo Black D

Sire: FLYING RICCIARDO (AUS)

Dam: MINI COUSIN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 6-3-7

Track

5: 0-2-2

Trk/Dst

5: 0-2-2

Distance

5: 0-2-2

Season

20: 6-3-7

Metro

4: 3-0-0

Country

19: 3-3-7

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	5	0	0	0

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

Comments

Form has been solid with minor placings at his last three starts. Last time out finished 2nd on June 8 over 350m at this track behind Divorce Source beaten 4.5 lengths (20.32) in a NG. Top-three hope with the right run.

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	8/6/25	Grafton	350m	2	0:20.32	62.0 km/h	4.3L	$9.50	0:20.03	0:19.57	NG	$2,630	$505	7	1. Divorce Source 2. Reel'em George 3. Rupee Mc Graw
3rd of 8	1/6/25	Grafton	350m	4	0:20.37	61.9 km/h	5.8L	$18	0:19.97	0:19.97	NG	$2,630	$375	46	1. Divorce Source 2. Orara Doug 3. Reel'em George
46 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 8	16/4/25	Taree Super Track	300m	6	0:17.77	60.8 km/h	2.8L	$4.60	0:17.57	0:17.22	GR 4/5	$2,490	$365	33	1. Runaway Ricky 2. Julie Ville 3. Reel'em George
33 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	14/3/25	The Gardens	400m	1	0:23.14	62.2 km/h	4.0L	$1.60	0:23.14	0:22.72	GR 5	$2,310	$1,475	9	1. Reel'em George 2. Cousin Vinnie 3. Songar Sadie
4th of 8	5/3/25	Taree Super Track	300m	7	0:18.00	60.0 km/h	9.0L	$3.40	0:17.37	0:17.37	GR 5	$2,310	$75	7	1. Scarlet's Rocket 2. Transpose 3. Let's Go Luke
2nd of 8	26/2/25	Taree Super Track	300m	7	0:17.48	61.8 km/h	1.3L	$1.90	0:17.39	0:17.36	GR 5	$2,310	$435	8	1. Dannielle's Zeal 2. Reel'em George 3. Stole My Bone

Rushforth Ally (2) 3111x2x153
Trainer: Desmond Winters (Rushforth)
Prize Money: $78,815
Win / Place: 38% / 71%

4 yo FWN D

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: LEN'S PICK (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

67: 26-11-11

Track

59: 25-8-10

Trk/Dst

38: 16-7-5

Distance

38: 16-7-5

Season

13: 6-3-2

Country

67: 26-11-11

1st Up

5: 1-1-0

2nd Up

4: 2-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
17	9	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	14	15	6	5	9	3	8	7
1st	5	6	1	1	4	1	4	4
2nd	1	1	2	2	2	2	1	0
3rd	4	3	0	1	1	0	1	1

Comments

Showed brilliant pace early and gave a sight when a 2.25 lengths third over 350m this track in 20.23. Has run hot time here with a 19.52 PB at the distance. Key chance.

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
3rd of 8	8/6/25	Grafton	350m	1	0:20.23	62.3 km/h	2.3L	$4.00	0:20.07	0:19.57	NG	$2,630	$375	7	1. What Hope 2. Cousin Henry 3. Rushforth Ally
5th of 8	1/6/25	Grafton	350m	1	0:20.55	61.3 km/h	8.3L	$2.80	0:19.97	0:19.97	NG	$2,630	-	14	1. Divorce Source 2. Orara Doug 3. Reel'em George
1st of 5	18/5/25	Grafton	350m	2	0:19.95	63.2 km/h	1.8L	$2.00	0:19.95	0:19.95	MX 1/2/3	$2,310	$1,475	63	1. Rushforth Ally 2. Four Barrys 3. Queen Wok
63 Day Spell
2nd of 6	16/3/25	Grafton	350m	5	0:20.46	61.6 km/h	1.3L	$1.20	0:20.37	0:19.85	MX 1/2/3	$2,310	$435	119	1. Here Today 2. Rushforth Ally 3. Dark Fate
119 Day Spell
1st of 7	17/11/24	Grafton	350m	3	0:19.62	64.2 km/h	4.0L	$1.55f	0:19.62	0:19.62	FFA	$2,630	$1,675	14	1. Rushforth Ally 2. Brodies Tiger 3. Precocious
1st of 5	3/11/24	Grafton	450m	4	0:25.37	63.9 km/h	0.8L	$5.50	0:25.37	0:25.37	NG	$3,430	$2,175	7	1. Rushforth Ally 2. Masani Girl 3. Dino Way

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