Grafton 15 Jul 2026
GOING: G(4)
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WINNING EDGE PRESENTATIONS 4YO&UP CLASS 2 SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1600m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 18) Rail: True. |
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Genuine tempo from Captain Eagle leading Jason Darren. VIXENETTE (5) went back after missing the kick then went through her gears nicely in the final stages to be beaten just over two lengths over 1350m at Ipswich last start. Crying out for a mile at the fourth run back from a spell. Looks the testing material. LAUNCHER (8) has been chopping and changing distances of late and it shows in the results. Placed two from two at the mile and he won at his only visit to Grafton. In the right race to turn things around. CAPTAIN EAGLE (4) showed pace but weakened in the run home over a slightly longer journey at Doomben last time. Gets a host of gear changes and might be the big improver. JASON DARREN (6) returned to form last start over this distance at the provincials, making it four minor placings from five tries at the mile. Good each-way prospects. ICHIKA (10) has found form and will be hitting the line with gusto again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Vixenette to win.
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OUR SMOKESHOW
TODD POLLARD 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG T J Pollard, D L Blumberg, J Goodes, D B Neal, I J Carnell, C J Carnell, Mrs D A Paterson, O C Saxton, Mrs V Woolhouse, S Davies, A Davies, T J Harry, J G F Frayne, Mrs T L Franey, Lucky Duo (Mgr: Mrs M Sutton), B W Rodger, Ms C Skinner, Ms V T Bradley & Montier Racing 1 (Mgr: C H Monaghan) SCRATCHED. |
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DOLLARS
JASON DEAMER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), Mrs S R Smith, M D Heath, M P Carroll, P J Ebeling-Vincent, R W Swan, A G Mitchell, S D Murray, Matrix Racing (Mgr: M Crismale), A Cranes & Yulestar (Mgr: G Tew) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 9 at Newcastle Prov Bm68 on June 13 over 1250m, slow going 8 len behind Cosy Corner with 58kg at $14. Second run from a spell 8th of 10 at Newcastle Bm68 on June 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Auzstar with 58kg at $26. SCRATCHED. |
5 N RAWILLER |
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| 3 | 77221 |
CARNEGIE HILL
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG K Chung & M W Chung Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; won by a nose at Beaudesert Cl2 June 26 over 1650m on a soft track defeating Hard As Brok carrying 56kg at $2.10. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Gold Coast Cl1 on June 6 over 1800m, head behind Notabadjackup with 60kg at $5.50. SCRATCHED. |
12 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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| 4 | 45556 |
CAPTAIN EAGLE
CHRIS ZINTILIS 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG C Zintilis, J Bickley & R Toull Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Doomben Bm65 on June 24 over 1660m, slow going 5 len behind Golden Eyes carrying 58.5kg at $8. Before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on June 7 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Divakara with 59kg at $9. Sharp improvement expected in this suitable contest. |
11 BAILEY WHEELER |
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VIXENETTE
MATTHEW DUNN 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG R W Cruse, B J Bain, O R Pettingill & Lanewood Racing (Mgr: Mrs J M Devlin) At the latest run from last on the turn ran second last of 8 at Ipswich Bm65 on June 25 over 1350m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Bolshevic Road carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Murwillumbah Bm66 on June 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Too Hot To Torque carrying 58kg at $4.40. Can improve on the latest effort and is well-placed to take this out. |
4 AARON BULLOCK |
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| 6 | 52862 |
JASON DARREN
JOHN BANNISTER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG J R Bannister At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Wyong Cl1 on July 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Jonson with 55kg at $8.50. The start before that 6th of 14 at Taree Bm58 on June 23 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Antilopini with 58.5kg at $6. Cannot be ruled out in this company. |
8 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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| 7 | 96332 |
GAVIN
STEPHEN & JORDAN LEE 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG C J Smith, Miss A Beecher, B W Edwards, E S Martin, K S Martin, T A Johnstone, S B Lee, T T Clark, B R Skinner, S D Gibson, M T Clark, C Windle, H J Lyons, T J Collier, D M Riley-Burnett & Ms L J Walsh At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Ballina Bm66 on June 21 over 1590m, in the wet; 11 len behind Flying Bat carrying 53kg at $2.90. Before that 3rd of 12 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on June 3 over 1518m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Venom Wolf with 58kg at $8. SCRATCHED. |
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| 8 | 15705 |
LAUNCHER
ALLAN CHAU 4YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG H L Chau, Y Yang, Mrs L F Banks, R T Banks & G Mulholland At the latest run got back early 5th of 7 at Gold Coast Bm65 on June 27 over 1800m, slow going 5 len behind Stranglehold carrying 57.5kg at $7. The race before that ran second last of 16 at Gold Coast Bm60 on June 20 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Archie Maximus carrying 58.5kg at $12. Better placed back at the mile and can improve sharply on recent runs. |
7 KARL ZECHNER |
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AYASAKI
ETHAN ENSBY 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M R Graham Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Murwillumbah Cl1-Sw December 12 over 2000m, 2 len behind Bails with 59kg at $14. First up last campaign 12th of 14 at this track Bm58 September 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Nails And Pride with 58.5kg at $71. Well beaten in a recent trial over 1021m and don't think he'll trouble this bunch. |
10 MARK DU PLESSIS |
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| 10 | 90523 |
ICHIKA
SUE GRILLS 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG L M Bowen Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 7 at Tamworth Bm66 on July 3 over 1600m, slow going neck behind Dunstall The Gun with 55kg at $4.60. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 11 at Tamworth Ctry Bm58 on June 15 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Set To Prophet with 57.5kg at $13. Impressed last start. In the mix again. |
1 ANDREW ADKINS |
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| 11 | 179x3 |
KAHRABA
DENIM WYNEN 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Miss B Bergen Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 8 at Muswellbrook Cl3 on July 7 over 1450m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Brazil carrying 55kg at $21. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Taree Cl1-Sw on December 23 over 1600m, 2 len behind Hallonic with 57kg at $17. SCRATCHED. |
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MAHUIKA MAROI
ETHAN ENSBY 4YO BLACK MARE 55.0KG Ms J K Cole, Ms J V Borg, Miss A M Reid, D C Tripp, C Turner, M C Young, P Campbell, Mrs G Brooke, Ms D Melnyk, ETE Racing No.2 (Mgr: Mrs L M Burnett) & Big Arms Racing (Mgr: G C Hargreaves) Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Lismore Cl1-Sw December 19 over 2110m, a head behind Wakadaisho carrying 57kg at $1.90. First up last campaign sixth of 13 at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn October 11 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Faiza Star with 57kg at $31. Might be better off following this run. |
6 DYLAN TURNER |
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OURLEGSELEVEN
SHARON PEPPER 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ms S L Pepper, M I Pepper, B J Pepper, Miss K L Pepper, D I Pepper & Ms M C Gilmore Recent form sound. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Ballina Cl1 June 21 over 1590m in the wet defeating Escape Beach carrying 55kg at $26. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Murwillumbah Cl1 on June 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Storm Merchant with 55kg at $31. SCRATCHED. |
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SECRET KEEPER
AIDEN ST VINCENT 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG A St Vincent, D W McKellar & Hears Hoping (Mgr: E A Jeffery) Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Port Macquarie Cl2 on June 14 over 1512m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Rockbarton Marshal carrying 55kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell ran last of 11 at Casino Ctry Bm58 on June 25 over 1400m, slow going 20 len behind Autumn Miss carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. Requires sharp improvement. |
9 BEN LOOKER |
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| 15 | 64016 |
TARA KODA
JOHN SHELTON 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG W M O'Donnell Last start got back early 6th of 11 at Casino Ctry Bm58 on June 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Autumn Miss carrying 56kg at $10. Before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a head at this track Ctry Bm58 June 6 over 1435m on a soft track defeating Andros with 55kg at $20. Prepared to risk. |
5 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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| 16 | 15968 |
WHATSTHETIMEMRWOLF
DAVID MATTS 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG P J Wood & N E Murdoch At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on June 30 over 1400m, in the wet; 11 len behind Nikody's Binks with 57kg at $8.50. The start before that 6th of 14 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on June 23 over 1250m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Got The Smarts with 57.5kg at $19. Prefer to see him back in form. |
3 ARCHIE MCCOLM |
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REEL TORQUE
DANIEL WHEELER 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG D A Wheeler, B D Bellamy, P B West & D J Jennings Last start ran last of 11 at this track Cl1 on July 5 over 1215m, slow going 6 len behind Red Spector with 55kg at $61. The start before that ran last of 10 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on June 14 over 1210m, slow going 8 len behind Sirsa Nuwa with 55.5kg at $21. Struggling so looking to others. |
2 JAKE BAYLISS |
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| 18 | 71878 |
FRED'S MEMORY
CHRIS O'REILLY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG P J Wickham Dual acceptor. Last start 8th of 11 at Casino Ctry Bm58 on June 25 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Autumn Miss carrying 56kg at $31. Before that failed to make an impression; ran last of 7 at Ballina Bm58 on June 21 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 22 len behind Warrior Bae with 57kg at $18. SCRATCHED. |
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