Grafton 15 Jul 2026
GOING: G(4)
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CLOCKTOWER HOTEL INGLIS BONUS SUPER MAIDEN SHOWCASE PLATE 1700m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 18) Rail: True. |
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Moderate tempo with Bassett's Choice leading the way and a few others keeping in touch. AUDACIOUSLY FRANK (1) was scratched from Scone on Friday and Newcastle Saturday to be kept for this. Impressed last start when lining up for only the second time, charging home to be beaten a whisker over 1600m at Kembla. Gai and Adrian hit 40% winners at Grafton and this bloke can add to that record. FIREY TRUTH (4) improved sharply last time out at the second run of the prep, beaten narrowly over 1400m at Taree. Unproven at the trip but he is lightly raced and progressing nicely so deserves the benefit of the doubt. AURORA EFFECT (9) has been strong through the line at his last couple, the latest over 1800m at Hawkesbury. Must be respected dropping back to a country maiden. EDGE OF INFINITY (11) made it five minor placings from nine starts when runner-up over 1300m at Eagle Farm recently. Query at 1700m but cannot be ruled out in this company. BASSETT'S CHOICE (10) has had a few chances but is racing well and is worth each-way consideration. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Audaciously Frank.
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AUDACIOUSLY FRANK
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M F De Kock, Drakenstein Stud (Mgr: Mrs G Rupert), L Wernars, L M Nestadt, Y H Chan, R P Foden, P Lawrence, Mrs D Watts, Dr S A Watts, Charmadi Racing (Mgr: D H Campsell) & J F Wernars Raced two times to date. At debut, 6th of 8 at Newcastle Cg&E Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1400m, slow going 12 len behind Aethelwulf carrying 59kg at $13. Second-up 2nd of 11 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1600m, slow going nose behind Corpulent with 59kg at $8. Promising three-year-old who is perfectly placed to open his account. |
1 LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN |
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COCCINELLA
ALLAN CHAU 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Thy Solutions Racing (Mgr: T Y H Young), H L Chau & Mrs Y Yang Most recently 7th of 13 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on July 3 over 1350m, 4 len behind Hell Of A High with 58kg at $19. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Ballina Mdn on June 21 over 1250m, in the wet; 2 len behind Vostokova with 58.5kg at $5.50. Not the right form. |
12 MARK DU PLESSIS |
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DIVIL A BIT
RUBY CHATTERTON 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG R G Chatterton, L McHardy, Ms S Kibble, R Munro, Miss C Wynne & A McHardy Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 13 at Gold Coast Mdn on June 20 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Sense Of Duty with 56kg at $31. Last start 2nd of 10 at Beaudesert Mdn-Sw on June 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind October Manifesto with 58.5kg at $6.50. SCRATCHED. |
2 KIRK MATHESON |
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FIREY TRUTH
KRIS LEES 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), A Carusi, K L Lees, Gundy Boys (Mgr: C R Price), Get Many (Mgr: A J Belcastro), A P Agius, D I Hollyman, Martin Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: J R D Martin), B Duffy, H W Diehl, B A Hoban, J J Aitken, Stormy Knights Racing (Mgr: M D Waters), C R Price & J Lovett Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 8 at Gosford Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Tannin carrying 59kg at $31. Second run from a spell sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Taree Mdn on June 30 over 1400m, in the wet; long-neck behind The Big Ticket carrying 58.5kg at $5. Cherry-ripe now and sure to be very competitive. |
8 AARON BULLOCK |
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IN AND AWAY
TONY BALL 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs B A Ball, M A Ball & K J Ball At the latest run ran last in a small field at Gosford Super Mdn-Sw on July 9 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Mr Bohemian with 59kg at $31. The race before that 4th of 10 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Agraffe Rocket with 59kg at $101. Mediocre effort last start so happy to overlook. |
2 MADELINE OWEN |
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INDIGO STAR
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke) Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up got back early 8th of 12 at Warwick Farm Super Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Zoufame with 57kg at $26. Last start 2nd of 11 at Wyong Super Mdn on July 4 over 1350m, slow going 2.25 len behind Flying Artisam carrying 59kg at $6.50. SCRATCHED. |
7 N RAWILLER |
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NO WOMAN NO CRY
TERRY COMMERFORD 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs H J Commerford, G J Brotherson, N J Brotherson, I J Brotherson, Miss N Beckman, P J Vidler, Mrs D B Brown & Ms H M Chapman At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track Gneas Prel on July 5 over 1420m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Swag carrying 54kg at $51. The race before that eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Inverell Mdn-Sw on June 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Satin And Cash with 59kg at $5. Likely to find this out of reach. |
10 MS OLIVIA DALTON |
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STEADY ON
JIMMY DOWNES 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Christmas Creek T'Breds (Mgr: M R Downes), J A Richards, I D Wunsch, C M Hickson, G B Lauder, S P Treacey, J A Morgan, L D Wiliams, R J Williams, J Shepherd, Ms S Magor, J J Greer, B C Frostick, B A Field, B Downes, A J Mee, D J Murphy, C T Whip, S Arnold & P B Price Most recently 5th of 8 at Beaudesert 3yo Mdn on July 7 over 1650m, 2.25 len behind Weekend Spirit carrying 58kg at $3.50. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Crash The Party carrying 56kg at $41. Not the roughest. |
11 KARL ZECHNER |
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AURORA EFFECT
STIRLING OSLAND 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom) Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1800m, slow going 1.5 len behind Donatello with 56kg at $11. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn on May 21 over 1600m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Pawa with 57kg at $3.50. Terrific chance back in a country maiden. |
3 BEN LOOKER |
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BASSETT'S CHOICE
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Ritchies Racing (Mgr: E G C Ritchie) Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Beaudesert 3yo Mdn on July 7 over 1650m, 1.0 len behind Weekend Spirit with 57.5kg at $5. The race before that came from midfield; 4th of 13 at Gold Coast Mdn on June 20 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sense Of Duty with 56kg at $7.50. On the latest effort is a definite contender. |
9 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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EDGE OF INFINITY
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG C J Waller, Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, M Phillips, Mrs L Phillips, I Bruce, K T Pobjie, Mrs S L Pobjie, J J Swain, Big Red Racing (Mgr: M J Emmerson), BFJC Racing (Mgr: A P J J Walsh), Mrs S L Piper, Mrs J Breen, Mrs F Mcmaster, Mrs G M Inwood, Mrs P L Kelly & M F Ko Dual acceptor. Last start 2nd of 8 at Eagle Farm Mdn on July 1 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Dust Cloud with 57kg at $4.80. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Piggietales with 54.5kg at $13. Brings the right form to the table. |
6 ANDREW ADKINS |
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GREY BELIEF
TERRY CROFT 3YO GR/CH FILLY 57.0KG J K R Racing (Mgr: D Gremmo), R A Jones, M W Horsfall, T Croft, L A Warner, Mrs R Lang, Miss A Broeren, Ms D M Darwen, D McLaughlin, P J Rose, M Dipper, M Drinnan, J Vanderburg, B Canty, W W L'Estrange, N J Geale & K J Croft Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 9 at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn on June 2 over 1300m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Smoke 'N' Darts carrying 53kg at $31. Last start 4th of 8 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn-Sw on June 23 over 1500m, slow going 2.5 len behind Blessed Express with 55kg at $21. Might struggle again. |
7 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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KIWI HARMONY
NEIL GODBOLT 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG A W Bennett, M L Brennan, J W Bennett, R W Brennan, G L Hollier, S M Keir, C Mowle, M A S Stone, D J Clegg, B Groundwater & M B O'Donnell Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1720m, slow going 4 len behind Awarded Glory with 57kg at $3.40. The run before that 6th of 12 at Taree Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 23 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Hillbilly Hippie with 57kg at $3.50. Worth an each-way throw at the stumps. |
4 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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PRESSIPITATING
SAMANTHA MCGUREN 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs A L Rimmer, J J Rimmer & T Rimmer Most recently 5th of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1720m, slow going 4.5 len behind Awarded Glory carrying 57kg at $7.50. Before that 4th of 7 at Ballina Ctry Mdn on June 21 over 1590m, in the wet; 3 len behind Virginia Breezes with 57kg at $7.50. Not keen on her chances. |
5 JAKE BAYLISS |
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