Grafton 30 Mar 2026
GOING: S(6)
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VALLEY PROTECTIVE SERVICES COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN HANDICAP 1420m Track: SOFT 6 Clouds (Max: 27) Rail: +5m Entire. |
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From the inside gate Dancing Tilda has enough pace to press Too Hard To Find for the lead. HEZANUFF (7) finds a winnable contest third-up with the 2kg claim. Ready for this trip after he gripped on late to secure fourth over 1190m at this track. Can race with cover from the draw and figure prominently. GRACEFUL WARRIOR (6) stepped up in trip at her fourth run back with a plugging third over 1400m at Armidale. Form sound and looks a genuine threat from the draw. JENNIBELLE (3) up in class and trip when covered plenty of ground for a courageous third over 1400m at this track. Better set-up today and can get off the mark. TOO HARD TO FIND (11) went out quickly and paid the price in the straight with a fading ninth over 1400m at this track. Earlier runs had merit and worth another chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 7,6,3.
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DANCING TILDA
AIDEN ST VINCENT 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG A St Vincent, J B Kelly & M Kinnell He is resuming after a two-and-a-half years break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 14 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn September 18 2023 over 1205m, 4 len behind Bjorn Ironside with 56.5kg at $6. On debut third of 13 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn September 4 2023 over 1205m, 2.5 len behind Rocky Rogue carrying 56.5kg at $61. Likely to need this after the long layoff. |
1 J WATKINS |
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DE LA SALLE
SALLY TAYLOR 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG R M Nott, G J Nott, D W Buxton, N J Nott & P W Richardson Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 6th of 9 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1010m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Kemal carrying 58.5kg at $3. Last start 7th of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1100m, 6 len behind Lord Of Flames carrying 55.5kg at $31. Can't enthuse despite stepping up to 1420m. |
2 BRANDON LERENA |
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JENNIBELLE
JOHN SHELTON 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Miss J e Perry At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1400m, 3 len behind Launcher carrying 57kg at $13. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 1190m, 4 len behind Joanjett with 55.5kg at $6.50. Rates highly. Maps well and finds an easier contest. |
3 L P ROLLS |
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MOONLIGHT DIVA
SALLY TAYLOR 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Mrs S Thomas & N R Thomas Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 6th of 8 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw on September 4 over 1412m, slow going 2.75 len behind Maggie Rose carrying 55kg at $3.40. Resumes with the two good trials, leading contender. |
11 GRADY SPOKES |
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BEE SUN
NEVILLE BOYLE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG A J Hill, Ms A V Martin & Mrs T A Spring Last start didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 7 at this track Mdn on March 5 over 1420m, slow going 7 len behind Coastal Cowboy carrying 55kg at $151. Before that ran last of 13 at this track Ctry Mdn on February 19 over 1181m, 9 len behind Referees with 55kg at $201. Others preferred. |
9 MADELINE OWEN |
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GRACEFUL WARRIOR
ANDREW PARRAMORE 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG A J Chappell, P C Richardson, A J Parrish, J C Cuskelly & R P Aggs Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Armidale Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Real Housewives carrying 57kg at $2.50. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 1190m, 1.2 len behind Joanjett with 57kg at $13. In great order and due for a change of luck. |
4 A MALLYON |
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HEZANUFF
CHRIS MANSON 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG J J P Cobby, C R Manson, D J Tobin, Ms K Williamson, J D Veal & C Veal Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 13 at this track Ctry Mdn on February 19 over 1181m, 3 len behind Referees with 54kg at $7. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 1190m, 1.4 len behind Joanjett with 57kg at $4.60. Set to peak out to this trip. |
12 BAILIE BAKER |
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MAGIC SOCKS
BRETT BELLAMY 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG B D Bellamy, Mrs J A Bellamy & Moonee Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Albert) At the latest run second last of 11 at Port Macquarie F&M Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1206m, 7 len behind On Any Tuesday with 55kg at $18. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 9 over 1212m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Blue Dane carrying 54kg at $4.60. Definite winning chance. Well placed with the claim, keep safe. |
5 POPPIE GORTON |
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MY LIONESS
PADDY CUNNINGHAM 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG P J Cunningham Most recently ran last of 10 at Armidale Super Mdn on March 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Rainsitpours carrying 55kg at $101. The race before that 6th of 9 at Armidale Mdn on January 18 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Love That Girl with 56kg at $101. Win doesn’t look likely. |
8 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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PACIFIC REEL
SHANNON MANWARRING 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG S A Manwarring, D S Brodie & D Ensby At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Launcher carrying 56.5kg at $31. The start before that 4th of 7 at this track Mdn on March 5 over 1420m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Coastal Cowboy carrying 55.5kg at $20. Not on recent form. |
13 DAMIEN BOCHE |
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TOO HARD TO FIND
SAMANTHA MCGUREN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Ms S McGuren, Waitek Syndicate (Mgr: T J Tilse), Mrs J M Denny, Mrs L Thompson, Mrs C McGuren, N A Falls, Mrs M falls, Mrs M L Nelson, Mrs H Maguire, P J Nelson, T J Falls, P S O'Brien, C T Pearce & J Moran Most recently couldn't go on with it; 9th of 12 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Launcher carrying 56.5kg at $21. Before that 3rd of 9 at Taree Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 3 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Casino Collection with 55kg at $12. Assess on earlier efforts. |
10 JAKE BAYLISS |
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WHATSTHETIMEMRWOLF
BRETT BELLAMY 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG P J Wood & N E Murdoch Most recently 6th of 12 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Launcher carrying 59kg at $17. The race before that second last in a small field at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 9 over 1212m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Blue Dane with 59kg at $2.25. Looking elsewhere for the winner. |
6 R SPOKES |
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RIGHTEOUS BROTHER
STEPHEN BENNETT 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG J S Bennett, S J Bennett, Mrs T J Talbot, Mrs J Keep & R G H Northcott Dual acceptor. At the latest run eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Ballina Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1400m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Sol Filia carrying 59kg at $4. The start before that from last on the turn 6th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 1720m, slow going 3.5 len behind Always A Rainbow carrying 59kg at $26. Going well. Stays in the mix. |
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