Grape Expectations

06/04/25, 5.70L, 2200m, Sunshine Coast R1, GO TRANSIT MEDIA GROUP Maiden Plate, Jack Martin (58.5kg), Bar 2, Gelded, Tongue Tie, 1200m:9 800m:8 400m:7, 2-22.68, Sectionals: 37.73, Prize: $500 Bonus: $0 Starting: $14

Slow to begin. A post race vet exam revealed the thumps

12/03/25, 6.32L, 1600m, Eagle Farm R10, MAGIC MILLIONS GOLD COAST MARCH Maiden Plate, Emily Lang (56.5kg) ((a2)), Bar 13, Gelded, Tongue Tie, 1200m:10 800m:8 400m:10, 1-37.32, Sectionals: 35.31, Prize: $800 Bonus: $0 Starting: $51

Raced wide for the majority. Held up for clear in the early part of the home straight.

22/02/25, 6.70L, 2050m, Aquis Park Gold Coast R1, KURRAWA SURF CLUB Maiden Plate, Anthony Allen (58.5kg), Bar 5, Gelded, Blinkers, Tongue Tie, 1200m:2 800m:2 400m:2, 2-10.82, Sectionals: 35.98, Prize: $500 Bonus: $0 Starting: $13

Slow to begin and lost significant ground. After making the crossing awkwardly, commenced to race keenly, and to avoid being caught wide without cover, was allowed to stride and join the lead near the 1300m.

14/02/25, 5.50L, 1800m, Sunshine Coast R1, HIGGINS COATINGS Maiden Plate, James Orman (58.5kg), Bar 13, Gelded, Blinkers, Tongue Tie, 1200m:12 800m:12 400m:11, 1-51.12, Sectionals: 36.76, Prize: $500 Bonus: $0 Starting: $18

29/01/25, 2.33L, 1666m, Ipswich R1, TEMPUS TWO Maiden Plate, Emily Lang (56.5kg) ((a2)), Bar 9, Gelded, Blinkers, Tongue Tie, 1200m:9 800m:8 400m:8, 1-42.40, Sectionals: 35.98, Prize: $3,600 Bonus: $0 Starting: $14

Held up for clear running from passing the 400m until approaching the 250m, where gelding was shifted in to obtain clear running.