Grafton Race 12

Advanced Electrical & Data

Prize Money: $2,335

KOORINGA RAFAEL (2) was a big winner in quick time then came home hard into second and beaten 2.25 lengths at this track (20.03) last time. Good form should continue. ROCKY PEPPER (8) drawn the outside box and could get a clear run. Was below best last time when 6th and beaten 8 lengths at this track (20.34). Goes very well at course and distance boasting 19 wins. Has ability and is one of the better chances. QUEEN WOK (7) boasts a strong record this journey here with nine wins and 10 minors from 27 tries. In the money last time at Casino (17.23) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 1.75 lengths third. Looks well placed here and among the chances. POPPY VALENTINA (5) can feature with the right run.

Distance: 350m
Class: M1/M2/M3
Track: Good
Weather: OCAST
Surface: All Weather

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Phantom Bill (1) 3662848876
Trainer: William Gilbert (CASINO)
Prize Money: $24,340
Win / Place: 12% / 38%

4 yo Black D

Sire: ORSON ALLEN (AUS)

Dam: PHANTOM LAURIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

83: 10-8-14

Track

83: 10-8-14

Trk/Dst

76: 10-7-13

Distance

76: 10-7-13

Season

11: 1-1-1

Country

83: 10-8-14

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
10	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	14	10	11	5	9	7	15	12
1st	5	1	1	0	0	1	0	2
2nd	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	2
3rd	5	0	2	0	1	1	3	2

Comments

Has shown little speed out of the boxes and drifts back in his races. Last start finished sixth over 350m at this track, beaten 9 lengths. Not likely to feature on this occasion.

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
6th of 6	22/2/26	Grafton	350m	2	0:20.64	61.0 km/h	9.8L	$67	0:19.96	0:19.68	GR 5	$2,340	-	21	1. Wiggle On 2. Call To Arms 3. Genovese
7th of 8	1/2/26	Grafton	350m	8	0:20.69	60.9 km/h	12.3L	$61	0:19.84	0:19.84	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	7	1. Buddy Bonus 2. Roger 3. Miss Rico
8th of 8	25/1/26	Grafton	350m	7	0:20.84	60.5 km/h	11.5L	$61	0:20.03	0:19.78	GR 5	$2,340	-	14	1. Soul Of Fire 2. Kingsbrae Rex 3. Stylish Beast
8th of 8	11/1/26	Grafton	350m	7	0:20.85	60.4 km/h	9.8L	$34	0:20.17	0:19.66	MX 2/3	$2,860	-	7	1. Anna Bella 2. Infra Terra 3. Tiddler Boy
4th of 8	4/1/26	Grafton	350m	5	0:20.56	61.3 km/h	5.5L	$20	0:20.17	0:19.94	MX 2/3	$2,310	$75	7	1. Cash In Colour 2. Infra Terra 3. Anna Bella
8th of 8	28/12/25	Grafton	350m	5	0:20.89	60.3 km/h	14.8L	$101	0:19.85	0:19.85	GR 5	$2,860	-	7	1. Riverland Son 2. Othello 3. Miss Me

Kooringa Rafael (2) 2111333612
Trainer: Stephen Casey (Doubtful Creek)
Prize Money: $83,255
Win / Place: 25% / 63%

4 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: MITCHARLIE MIA (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

111: 28-26-16

Track

34: 7-6-3

Trk/Dst

17: 4-3-1

Distance

17: 4-3-1

Season

24: 6-5-6

Metro

2: 0-1-0

Country

109: 28-25-16

1st Up

3: 1-2-0

2nd Up

3: 2-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
7	21	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	10	7	14	17	13	20	12	18
1st	1	2	5	2	6	6	1	5
2nd	6	1	3	2	4	4	4	2
3rd	1	3	1	2	0	4	1	4

Comments

Finished in the minors last time but the start prior was a strong winner scoring by 0.8 lengths in a NG at this track and clocking a slick 20.00 over the 350m trip. Should be in this for a long way.

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 7	1/3/26	Grafton	350m	3	0:20.03	62.9 km/h	2.3L	$11	0:19.86	0:19.66	FFA	$2,660	$505	7	1. Wagtail Whisper 2. Kooringa Rafael 3. Robell Clyde
1st of 8	22/2/26	Grafton	350m	3	0:20.00	63.0 km/h	0.8L	$26	0:20.00	0:19.68	NG	$2,660	$1,700	10	1. Kooringa Rafael 2. Paw Until Payday 3. Brodies Tiger
6th of 8	12/2/26	Casino	300m	7	0:17.71	61.0 km/h	12.3L	$17	0:16.85	0:16.85	NG	$2,660	-	21	1. Here Comes Dylan 2. Make And Break 3. Hi Jessie
3rd of 6	22/1/26	Casino	300m	8	0:17.15	63.0 km/h	7.3L	$9.50	0:16.64	0:16.64	NG	$2,660	$375	7	1. Paw Until Payday 2. Hi Jessie 3. Kooringa Rafael
3rd of 4	15/1/26	Casino	411m	2	0:23.60	62.7 km/h	4.8L	$3.30	0:23.26	0:23.26	FFA	$2,660	$375	7	1. Here Comes Dylan 2. Swift Grant 3. Kooringa Rafael
3rd of 8	8/1/26	Casino	300m	6	0:16.88	64.0 km/h	2.5L	$16	0:16.69	0:16.69	FFA	$2,660	$375	9	1. Tub Star 2. Oscar Dutton 3. Kooringa Rafael

Poppy Valentina (5) 7211862456
Trainer: Evelyn Harris (WHITEMAN CREEK)
Prize Money: $25,140
Win / Place: 10% / 29%

4 yo White/Black B

Sire: ORSON ALLEN (AUS)

Dam: FRAN'S BONUS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

92: 10-15-2

Track

27: 2-3-0

Trk/Dst

21: 2-3-0

Distance

21: 2-3-0

Season

24: 2-6-1

Country

92: 10-15-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	6	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	10	12	15	11	7	15	11	11
1st	3	3	2	0	1	0	0	1
2nd	3	2	4	2	1	0	0	3
3rd	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0

Comments

Most recent effort finished 6th over 300m at Casino beaten 5 lengths (17.37) behind Lady Rico in a Grade 4/5 on February 24. Well placed and among the chances here.

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
6th of 8	24/2/26	Casino	300m	2	0:17.37	62.2 km/h	4.8L	$9.50	0:17.04	0:16.87	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	7	1. Lady Rico 2. Nanny's Boy 3. Petite Arma
5th of 6	17/2/26	Grafton	350m	8	0:20.40	61.8 km/h	4.0L	$23	0:20.12	0:19.82	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	9	1. Two Fisted 2. Bugatti Step 3. Roger
4th of 5	8/2/26	Grafton	350m	3	0:20.47	61.6 km/h	5.8L	$9.50	0:20.07	0:19.90	MX 1/2/3	$2,340	$75	19	1. Brodies Tiger 2. Anna Bella 3. Rocky Pepper
2nd of 8	20/1/26	Grafton	350m	1	0:20.20	62.4 km/h	2.3L	$5.50	0:20.03	0:19.99	MX 1/2/3	$2,340	$435	9	1. Brodies Tiger 2. Poppy Valentina 3. Bundy Trigger
6th of 8	11/1/26	Grafton	350m	6	0:20.69	60.9 km/h	10.0L	$14	0:19.98	0:19.66	GR 5	$2,340	-	5	1. Nangar Mcgraw 2. Othello 3. Naval Choice
8th of 8	6/1/26	Casino	300m	8	0:17.36	62.2 km/h	7.5L	$12	0:16.83	0:16.83	GR 5	$2,340	-	14	1. Where's The Boss 2. Dornock 3. Misty Bonus

Queen Wok (7) 2331325x43
Trainer: Michael Landrigan (Grafton)
Prize Money: $58,385
Win / Place: 23% / 57%

5 yo RED/FWN B

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: LEN'S PICK (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

99: 23-15-19

Track

37: 11-4-7

Trk/Dst

27: 9-4-6

Distance

27: 9-4-6

Season

3: 0-0-1

Country

99: 23-15-19

1st Up

5: 2-0-2

2nd Up

5: 0-1-2

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
13	10	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	18	14	11	14	8	9	15	10
1st	6	4	3	3	1	1	3	2
2nd	3	4	0	3	1	2	2	0
3rd	2	2	2	2	1	3	5	2

Comments

In the money last time at Casino (17.23) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 1.75 lengths third. Goes very well from the draw boasting three victories and seven places from 15 starts. Makes appeal on 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
3rd of 7	12/2/26	Casino	300m	5	0:17.23	62.7 km/h	1.8L	$17	0:17.11	0:16.85	GR 4/5	$2,520	$365	51	1. Whiskey Power 2. Lady Rico 3. Queen Wok
51 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 6	23/12/25	Grafton	350m	2	0:20.38	61.8 km/h	4.3L	$9.00	0:20.07	0:19.91	GR 3/4	$2,630	$75	138	1. Rapid Snip 2. Luna Anne 3. My Boy Majestic
138 Day Spell
5th of 8	7/8/25	Casino	300m	8	0:17.64	61.2 km/h	7.8L	$5.50	0:17.10	0:16.77	MX 1/2/3	$2,310	-	32	1. Demon Kingsbrae 2. Tiny Zambora 3. Prosecute
32 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 7	6/7/25	Grafton	350m	5	0:20.30	62.1 km/h	6.0L	$5.50	0:19.88	0:19.88	MX 1/2/3	$2,310	$435	15	1. Rushforth Ally 2. Queen Wok 3. Liam Bluey
3rd of 6	21/6/25	Grafton	350m	8	0:20.26	62.2 km/h	2.3L	$4.80	0:20.09	0:19.58	MX 1/2/3	$2,310	$325	13	1. Rushforth Ally 2. Rocky Pepper 3. Queen Wok
1st of 6	8/6/25	Grafton	350m	1	0:20.15	62.5 km/h	1.5L	$1.60f	0:20.15	0:19.57	MX 1/2/3	$2,310	$1,475	21	1. Queen Wok 2. Wilson's Pick 3. Rocky Pepper

Rocky Pepper (8) 1351463246
Trainer: Sonia Kempshall (Sandy Crossing)
Prize Money: $49,755
Win / Place: 15% / 51%

4 yo Black D

Sire: JIMINY RENO (AUS)

Dam: ARABELLA EMJAY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

120: 19-18-25

Track

120: 19-18-25

Trk/Dst

118: 19-17-25

Distance

118: 19-17-25

Season

27: 4-6-5

Country

120: 19-18-25

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
19	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	10	16	17	15	16	22	16	8
1st	3	2	5	4	1	2	2	0
2nd	1	1	4	6	3	2	1	0
3rd	1	4	2	1	4	5	5	3

Comments

Last start finished 6th in a Grade 4/5 on March 1 over 350m at this track behind Fire And Gravy beaten 8 lengths (20.34). Forward showing expected.

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
6th of 7	1/3/26	Grafton	350m	6	0:20.34	61.9 km/h	8.0L	$51	0:19.78	0:19.66	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	7	1. Fire And Gravy 2. Mckeon 3. Roger
4th of 8	22/2/26	Grafton	350m	6	0:20.25	62.2 km/h	3.5L	$81	0:20.00	0:19.68	NG	$2,660	$75	5	1. Kooringa Rafael 2. Paw Until Payday 3. Brodies Tiger
2nd of 5	17/2/26	Grafton	350m	4	0:20.16	62.5 km/h	4.8L	$46	0:19.82	0:19.82	NG	$2,660	$505	9	1. Kingsbrae Brett 2. Rocky Pepper 3. Made In London
3rd of 5	8/2/26	Grafton	350m	7	0:20.30	62.1 km/h	3.3L	$13	0:20.07	0:19.90	MX 1/2/3	$2,340	$325	7	1. Brodies Tiger 2. Anna Bella 3. Rocky Pepper
6th of 6	1/2/26	Grafton	350m	5	0:20.42	61.7 km/h	7.5L	$41	0:19.89	0:19.84	FFA	$2,660	-	12	1. Wagtail Whisper 2. Orara Doug 3. Two Fisted
4th of 8	20/1/26	Grafton	350m	2	0:20.40	61.8 km/h	5.3L	$7.50	0:20.03	0:19.99	MX 1/2/3	$2,340	$75	2	1. Brodies Tiger 2. Poppy Valentina 3. Bundy Trigger

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