Grafton 15 Jul 2026
GOING: G(4)
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CROWN HOTEL MOTEL COUNTRY BOOSTED SHOWCASE MAIDEN PLATE 1000m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 18) Rail: True. |
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There should be a bit of pressure with Sailors Rock and Kobi Express pressing forward in advance of Farnished and In Bocca Al Lupe. KOBI EXPRESS (4) returned from a four-month spell with a game second last start over this distance at Coffs Harbour where he was prominent all the way. Back in good shape and from an ideal gate gets every chance to go one better. PRESTIGE PRINCE (5) has not been sighted since making late inroads for a midfield finish on debut over this trip at Moruya in October. Has travelled a long way for this race - keep a close eye on the betting. BIRDY GIRL (6) returns after a seven-month spell. Produced an eye-catcher over this distance at Port Macquarie when fresh from a spell last prep. Trialled in good style recently so a positive return is anticipated. FUNKY COLD MEDINA (2) improves at each appearance including a nice second at Inverell at the latest appearance. Sure to give a good account again. FARNISHED (1) has transferred from Waterhouse/Bott to the St Vincent yard and is fresh from a 32-week break. Market the best pointer. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kobi Express each-way at big odds.
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FARNISHED
AIDEN ST VINCENT 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG B R O'Reilly, M J O'Reilly, Mrs K L Stafford, L J Stafford, M Edwards, G Harris & MiRunners Racing No. 2 (Mgr: D C Halpin) Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 6th of 8 at Warwick Farm Super Mdn on December 3 over 1000m, 7 len behind Ice Kool with 59kg at $5. First up last campaign ran second last in a small field at Warwick Farm 2yo 0Sc on March 5 2025 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Kilman carrying 56.5kg at $5. Finished fourth in a Grafton trial over 955m on July 5. Expecting a bright return in this company. |
14 BEN LOOKER |
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| 2 | 632 |
FUNKY COLD MEDINA
GARY NIELSEN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G N Nielsen Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Inverell Mdn-Sw on June 19 over 1050m, 1.5 len behind Here's Beau carrying 59kg at $3. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1014m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Three Red Chooks carrying 59kg at $3.80. Sure to be tough to beat. |
5 MS YVETTE LEWIS |
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IN BOCCA AL LUPE
DAVID MATTS 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P J Wood & Larneuk Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: N E Murdoch) Last start 2nd of 8 at Port Macquarie Mdn on July 4 over 1004m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Tesorino with 58kg at $3.70. The run before that 5th of 10 at Taree Mdn on June 23 over 1000m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Buzz Saw carrying 57kg at $11. Will need plenty of luck from the wide draw but cannot be ruled out. |
13 R SPOKES |
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| 4 | 865x2 |
KOBI EXPRESS
SAMANTHA MCGUREN 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG S McGuren & Mrs S L Newing Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 7 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 28 over 1005m, on a wet track; 0.5 len behind Egyptian Lass carrying 56kg at $4.20. Previously second-up ran second last of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 3 over 1040m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Cianwood City carrying 59kg at $31. Big chance with that run under the belt. |
3 GRACE PALMER |
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PRESTIGE PRINCE
WARREN GANDERTON 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG B R Solomon, K Stuart, Mrs L Stuart, B Pickering, L J Hawkins, A Davis & C L Solomon Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when eased back early on 6th of 10 at Moruya Ctry Mdn on October 3 over 1010m, 4 len behind Cando Attitude carrying 56.5kg at $61. Could surprise at odds. |
9 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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BIRDY GIRL
GRANT PROSSER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D L Prosser, P J Wood, R D Murrell & Ms K Bird Mare back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Tuncurry Ctry Mdn-Sw December 8 over 1000m, soft track; 45 len behind Mess Around carrying 57kg at $4. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn October 26 over 1006m, 1.5 len behind City Of Tears carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. Looks ready to run well. |
4 STEPHEN CUMMINS |
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LUCK OF GRACE
STEPHEN & JORDAN LEE 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG D S Rowell Was as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 9 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 4 over 1015m, 12 len behind Starlightning with 56kg at $101. Has a lot of work to do. |
8 ARCHIE MCCOLM |
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LUNAR GLORY
GREG HOWELLS 3YO B/BR FILLY 57.0KG B E Crispin & J Ryder First starter by Shamus Award - Glory Moon (AUD $ 800 (Inglis 2026 March (Early) Online Sale) purchase). Hasn't set the track alight with her trials leading into today's race. Prefer to see at the races before forming an opinion. |
11 KIRK MATHESON |
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BULLEMOR
BRETT DODSON 2YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG B J Dodson, D K Galvin, G J Galvin & A I Dutton On debut. Two-year-old gelding by Bull Point out of Dazzling Charm. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 955m at Grafton July 5. Early markets suggest he is ready to run well. |
12 GRADY SPOKES |
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LEGENDERRY
MATTHEW DUNN 2YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Viva Racing, Calladunn, I J Corazzol, Magus Equine Limited, Sea The Stars Racing, D D Singh, A A Shields, M J Bratti, DM Rowlands, Mrs L Allan, R A Allan, J Clarke, R E Beckerman, P A Smith, D W Pickering, Tiger Turf Racing, Tavego, Oodles of Ants Racing (Mgr: B R Turville) & S M Thompson Dual acceptor. Gelding by Admire Mars on debut. Trialled on June 30 at Doomben over 1000m and finished fifth. Pay to keep an eye on betting moves. |
1 ANDREW ADKINS |
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MACHECOUL
MATTHEW DUNN 2YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG M E Evans, Lanewood Racing (Mgr: Mrs J M Devlin), I J Corazzol, S G Mauger, Riverview Racing (Mgr: T P Swanson) & R E Beckerman Dual acceptor. First starter. Two-year-old gelding by So You Think out of St Remy. At the most recent trial finished sixth on June 30 at Doomben over 1000m. SCRATCHED. |
9 JAKE BAYLISS |
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PRESTIGE HEADWATER
STEPHEN & JORDAN LEE 2YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG T F Yeung At debut, 8th of 10 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1015m, slow going 8 len behind Slippin' Away with 57kg at $18. Can't see him playing a major role. |
2 DYLAN TURNER |
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MAGIC ALL AROUND
SALLY TAYLOR 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG M A Wilson, Ms S J Taylor, Mrs K E J Keighley & Mrs J Carey Was at long odds at debut, 5th of 10 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1015m, slow going 4 len behind Slippin' Away with 55kg at $31. SCRATCHED. |
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PRESTIGE AUSTRIA
STEPHEN & JORDAN LEE 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG T F Yeung Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd in a small field at Murwillumbah Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1010m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Land Speed with 55kg at $2.40. Second-up sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 11 at Gold Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 12 len behind My Utopia carrying 54.5kg at $71. SCRATCHED. |
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SWEET SEPTEMBER
MATTHEW DUNN 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Fern Vale Farm (Mgr: A J Hardwick) Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation ran second last of 12 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 975m, 9 len behind Redemption Time with 57.5kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign 7th of 9 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 4 2025 over 1100m, 11 len behind Heavenly Way with 57kg at $5.50. Trialled on July 5 at Grafton over 955m and finished tenth. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
7 AARON BULLOCK |
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HEY BLUEY
NEIL OSBORNE 3YO GREY FILLY 57.0KG N Osborne & Mrs D Y Osborne Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Canberra Mdn December 12 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Call Me Son with 55.5kg at $81. On debut second last of 8 at Nowra Mdn-Sw November 17 over 1100m, 5 len behind Battle Warrior with 55.5kg at $21. Prefer to see before recommending. |
6 BAILEY WHEELER |
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SAILORS ROCK
ROBERT AGNEW 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Group One Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Azzopardi), J J Azzopardi, Group One Patronyme (Mgr: J J Azzopardi), J J S Azzopardi, C Wise, P Allen, Mrs C Glover, S C Foley, P G Brown, Dasla (Mgr: P J Slater) & J D Grenfell Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran second last of 14 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 29 over 1100m, 18 len behind On One carrying 57.5kg at $31. Prefer to see how he returns. |
10 N RAWILLER |
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