Grafton 19 Apr 2026
GOING: G(3)
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SUNLINE FENCING CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1000m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 24) Rail: True. |
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Storm Merchant should spear straight to the front of the small field. Tough contest with plenty of chances. RICH STAR (2) lightly raced gelding heading in the right direction. Chasing his third-straight victory at this course and gets in light with Smyth's 3kg claim. The one to beat. GAYLORD (1) due for a change of luck and comes here in peak condition. Saves his best for this course and distance and shapes as the main danger. STORM MERCHANT (8) displayed good ability in his maiden prep and has trialled well in the lead up. Drawn favourably and has to be respected. ENHANCE (9) is prone to mixing his form, but is capable when right. Next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sticking with Rich Star.
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| 1 | 8x552 |
GAYLORD
MATTHEW DUNN 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG J R Poole, Mrs V E Poole, K J Taylor, Mrs J F Taylor, P J Goodfellow, Ms D E C Simpson, C G Walker, Mrs N M Walker, G P Woolley, Mrs J M Woolley & Ms C Sellar At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Cl2 on March 30 over 1190m, neck behind Bring Me Saki with 61kg at $4. Before that 5th of 8 at Ipswich Cg&E Bm62 on March 14 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind He's For The Girls with 58.5kg at $3.60. Leading prospect fourth-up. |
7 A MALLYON |
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| 2 | 4x211 |
RICH STAR
CHRIS MANSON 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG D J Tobin, J J P Cobby, C R Manson & Randers (Mgr: W F Hobbs) Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track Ctry Cl1 March 15 over 1175m defeating Coco Dreaming with 59kg at $3.40. The start before that came from midfield and scored a big 3.5 len win at this track Mdn-Sw February 19 over 1006m defeating Archie Maximus with 59kg at $2.80. In career best form and will take catching again. |
1 LIBERTY SMYTH |
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| 3 | 317x4 |
WAYBURN
MATTHEW DUNN 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG W R Comerford & P A Burns Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Doomben Rupert 3yo C&G-Sw December 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Grafterburners carrying 56.5kg at $41. On debut third of 9 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw October 22 over 1000m, a nose behind Vesper Lynd with 56kg at $11. Talented gelding who can sprint well fresh. |
9 JETT NEWMAN |
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| 4 | 37222 |
AMAYA'S SECRET
STEPHEN LEE 4YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG Miss M Lee At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Ballina Bm66 on March 23 over 1000m, in the wet; 1.1 len behind Kyogle Kid with 56kg at $1.55. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at this track Ctry Cl2 on March 5 over 1015m, slow going 0.6 len behind Superstitious with 58.5kg at $3. Not far away last start. Worth thought from the inside draw. |
1 MS OLIVIA DALTON |
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| 5 | 2116x |
PRESTIGE GUNDY
JORDAN LEE 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG T F Yeung Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Murwillumbah Cg&E Bm58 December 12 over 1200m, 2 len behind Barello carrying 58kg at $7.50. On debut seventh of 9 at Ballina Super Mdn-Sw October 5 over 1000m, 7 len behind Lovecats carrying 56.5kg at $21. Talented sprinter worth thought first-up. |
4 L P ROLLS |
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CAT EMPIRE
PETER SINCLAIR 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG J P Clarke & Ms S L Croft Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last in a small field at Geelong Bm64 on November 27 2024 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Miss Titeline carrying 58kg at $21. Won previous preparation first up won by a nose at Benalla Bm58 September 3 2024 over 1112m defeating Hero Eighty Three carrying 59kg at $16. Trialled on April 7 at Doomben over 840m and finished fifth. Might be better off following this run. |
4 D PEISLEY |
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| 7 | 63122 |
DAITANNA
JACK BRUCE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG G J Kreutzer & Mrs T L Kreutzer Dual acceptor. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Ipswich Bm65 on April 6 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Viale carrying 57kg at $4.80. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Ipswich Cl2 on March 26 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Capital Heart with 57.5kg at $6. Has the class to overcome the sticky gate. |
14 BEN LOOKER |
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| 8 | 14x |
STORM MERCHANT
MATTHEW DUNN 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG W R Comerford, K L Kazmer, A M Dragicevich, M E Tait & D Waterman Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Ipswich 3yo Bm62 December 10 over 1100m, 4 len behind Saxobushi with 56kg at $2.70. At his first start won by 3 len Gold Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw November 22 over 1000m slow track defeating Hit The Switch carrying 55kg at $2.70. Improving gelding who will need a good ride from the draw. |
6 JETT NEWMAN |
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| 9 | 22406 |
ENHANCE
LEO CLAPHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG M A McLean, Daniel Livestock (Mgr: P J Daniel), T L Carmichael, Mrs M Clark, B N MacDonald, Mrs P Muller, M A Tobin, M S Trezise, G J Welsh, Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), Just S (Mgr: P J Sullivan), A K Voller, D A Chiswick, P R Willis, D J Ormesher & Boutique Racing (Mgr: D J Dick) Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Last start second last of 7 at Gold Coast 0 - 60 on February 28 over 1000m, on a wet track; 3 len behind In No Doubt carrying 59.5kg at $10. Before that second last of 11 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 62 on February 1 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Humphree Bear carrying 59.5kg at $9. Win record hardly excites but must be kept safe. |
2 BEN LOOKER |
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DON'T TELLYAFATHER
MATTHEW DUNN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Topline Thoroughbreds, S B Roberts, C G Kinross, G P Dowling, R G Garozzo, J A Mohoupt, Gentlemen Gamblers, Mrs J L Calvert, Mrs J M Dittmar, G P Dittmar, C S Dittmar, R Dowling, Ms D M Nicholson, Mrs M A Carroll, Mrs J M O'Connor, Ms C K Harris, P Pring, T L Conroy, C A Reid & J T Mcnamara Third race start. Promising on debut raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Ipswich 2yo Mdn-Sw April 30 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Egyptian Goddess with 56kg at $4.80. Went for a spell before returning struggled in the run home; ran last of 10 at Ipswich Cl2 on March 26 over 1100m, 8 len behind Capital Heart carrying 56kg at $6. Fitter now and set to improve sharply. |
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MISS MCLAREN
ADAM CAMPTON 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG Wilrace Women (Mgr: Mrs J Whalley) Resumes from a spell after only one run when favourite; won by 0.6 len at Ipswich Mdn January 31 over 800m on a rain affected track defeating Glaciele carrying 59.5kg at $1.65. Returns with the two solid trials and stays in the mix. |
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ZOOMED
JOHN WALLACE 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG B D Courtney, Four Bees Racing No. 7, D W Bykersma, G J Harvey, P D Knight, B J Fraser, J B Roberts, Mrs T J Roberts, Four Bees Racing No.3 (Mgr: B D Courtney), Four Bees Racing No.4 (Mgr: B D Courtney), Four Bees Racing No. 6 (Mgr: B D Courtney), D J Fraser, N J Fernando & Mrs S C Fernando Dual acceptor. Mare back from a spell of ten months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 July 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Mafee carrying 58kg at $18. When resuming last campaign third of 13 at Ballarat F&M Bm64 October 24 2024 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Campari Twist with 55.5kg at $16. First-up for the new yard and keep safe. |
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GOT THE SMARTS
SAMANTHA MCGUREN 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG E P Huon, Ms K A Smart & Mrs K M Woolston Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Murwillumbah Cl1 December 29 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ally with 56kg at $31. Previously first up; third of 13 at this track Cl1 July 13 over 1006m, 2.5 len behind Star Ambition with 55kg at $26. Looks tested. |
3 GRACE PALMER |
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RISK FOR REWARD
STEPHEN LEE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Ms A Stewart, J O'Keefe, M Forrest, KA Lally, C K Lindores, A M Constantine, R L Henriksen, K M Armstrong, F Neves, Mrs J Neves, M D Banvill, P Swansson, T P Dyer, G N Franklin & D I Williamson Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at this track Ctry Cl2 October 21 over 1410m, 4 len behind Next Pay Run with 55.5kg at $6. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Beaudesert Mdn-Sw May 26 over 1400m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Barbie Star with 58.5kg at $5. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
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MISS INDI
PADDY CUNNINGHAM 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Glencoe Racing (Mgr: R W Walker) Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Glen Innes Bm58 January 10 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Toyger carrying 55kg at $4.60. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Canberra Fedral Mdn April 18 over 1000m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Isagura carrying 55.5kg at $51. Prefer others. |
5 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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