Grafton 21 Sep 2026
GOING: S(5)
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TEAM AIDAN MARKETS @ CRJC 22 NOVEMBER BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 2230m Track: SOFT 5 Clear (Max: 34) Rail: + 5m entire. |
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Lack of early pace and expect a moderate tempo at best. LORD PROTECTOR (9) claim helps and he looks to get the right run today. Chipped away late with the 57kg when fifth over 2000m at Dalby. Finds a tougher race but a big run is on the cards. WOODLAND WONDER (12) raced in town last time and offered little when eighth over 2200m at Eagle Farm in BM70 grade. Both wins are at this track and gets every chance from the good gate. PURPLE KITTY (7) scored over 1600m at Taree two back then found a couple better last time out over 2100m at Tuncurry. In the mix. MAHUIKA MAROI (5) was narrowly beaten last time when well in commission over 2200m at this track, finishing just half a length from the winner in second. Place hope again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 9,12,7,5.
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| 1 | 99828 |
CALIFORNIA GRASS
CHRIS ZINTILIS 7YO BAY MARE 62.0KG C Zintilis, J Bickley, B Mortimer & P De Vita Most recently 2nd of 9 in a 0 - 58 at Gold Coast on September 12 over 1730m, 0.9 len behind Weekend Artist with 57.5kg at $19. The run before that ran last of 8 in a Bm64 at Kembla Grange on July 25 over 2400m, 8 len behind Sablonneuse carrying 56kg at $5. Others have more to offer. |
9 BEN LOOKER |
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| 2 | 0x007 |
CENOTES
COLT PROSSER 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs T Prosser, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: S P Grant), Carpe Diem (Mgr: K Lowe), P Gardner, N K Gardner, Mrs L Burgess, P Burgess, D P Elliott, P Elliott, D L Monkley, J Buttigieg & M Camilleri Last start 7th of 10 in a Bm66 at Taree on August 31 over 2000m, slow going 7 len behind Exorbitant Miss carrying 58.5kg at $51. The start before that ran second last of 14 in a Hopknliver Bm85 at Taree on August 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Just In Time with 55kg at $151. Can't have on recent performances. |
5 ZAC WADICK |
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| 3 | 74870 |
VERMEER
DAIKI CHUJO 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG D J Adams, S J Baldwin, J M Yeldham, M C Clarkson, Dr A D Gamson & B E Seaman At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 in a Ctry Bm58 at Coffs Harbour on September 3 over 1612m, 2 len behind Mum Knows carrying 61.5kg at $12. Before that ran last of 8 in a Bm65 at Ipswich on August 14 over 2150m, 8 len behind Power Pack with 58.5kg at $20. Well placed. This looks a nice assignment and sharp improvement is expected. |
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| 4 | 70559 |
SUN TOPAZE
SHANE EVERSON 7YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG A Stapley At the latest run ran last of 9 in a Bm58 at Taree on August 31 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Purple Kitty with 61.5kg at $61. The run before that 5th of 13 in a Bm58 at this track on August 18 over 1630m, slow going 1.4 len behind Our Sparky carrying 62kg at $26. Needs to improve sharply. |
1 JETT NEWMAN |
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| 5 | x8222 |
MAHUIKA MAROI
ETHAN ENSBY 5YO BLACK MARE 59.0KG 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) Most recently 2nd in a small field in a Cl1-Sw at this track on September 7 over 2200m, 0.5 len behind Ayasaki with 55kg at $3.50. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 in a Cl1-Sw at Gold Coast on August 28 over 2200m, 1.75 len behind Triple Time with 58kg at $3.60. Can contest. |
10 VIOLET SOULSBY |
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| 6 | x2287 |
FIERCE LUVA
PETER ROBL 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), S C O'Brien, S W Kennelly, A Gennusa, M L Connaghan, B J Creith & M B Trevaskis Most recently 7th of 10 in a Cl1 at Gold Coast on September 5 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Shedrivesabentley with 57.5kg at $10. The start before that 8th of 11 in a Bm60 at Beaudesert on August 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Snugg with 58kg at $10. Prefer to see him back in form. |
9 JASPER FRANKLIN |
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| 7 | 92813 |
PURPLE KITTY
PETER CHEERS 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Mrs B Cheers & P J Cheers Recent form sound. At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 10 in a Bm66 at Tuncurry on September 11 over 2100m, 2 len behind Can't Recall One with 55kg at $7.50. The run before that won by a long-neck in a Bm58 at Taree on August 31 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Seething Chuck with 57kg at $11. Has been racing well. Hard to fault if at his best. |
6 R SPOKES |
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| 8 | 72156 |
BILLS ANGEL
DECLAN MAHER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG K W Willis Most recently 5th of 10 in a Cl1 at Gold Coast on September 5 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Shedrivesabentley carrying 57kg at $6.50. Before that won by 2 len in a Mdn at Gold Coast on August 28 over 1800m defeating She Loves Me carrying 54.5kg at $3.80. Likely to feature again. |
12 GRADY SPOKES |
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| 9 | 96450 |
LORD PROTECTOR
JAMES MOORE 6YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG P D & P M Gray Last start 5th of 9 in a Bm60 at Dalby on September 13 over 2000m, 3 len behind Power Of Success with 57kg at $4. The race before that 4th of 10 in a Bm65 at Ipswich on September 2 over 2000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Power Pack with 54.5kg at $10. Rates highly on best form and gets his chance to feature. |
2 ARCHIE MCCOLM |
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| 10 | 76053 |
MANA COMBAT
RICHARD LAMING 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG S B Laming, Fortensity Equine Management (Mgr: Mrs B A Gray), G J Gallan, A Watt, J C Kaz & R A Dawson Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 11 in a Bm56 at Bairnsdale on August 4 over 2200m, slow going 3 len behind Opus with 57.5kg at $10. The race before that didn't finish the race at Hamilton Mdn Chase July 12 over 3400m. Nicely placed and stays in the mix. |
3 MATTHEW PALMER |
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| 11 | 78634 |
THUNDERING FALCON
ROBERT KNIGHT 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG R J Knight, Mrs R M Knight & Ms K K Blain At the latest run 4th of 9 in a Bm58 at Tamworth on September 14 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Immortal Rose with 56kg at $41. The race before that eased back early on ran second last in a small field in a Cl3 at Toowoomba on August 22 over 2160m, 6 len behind Cigar Man carrying 54kg at $10. Prepared to risk in this line-up. |
7 P GRAHAM |
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| 12 | 07648 |
WOODLAND WONDER
DAVID & MARCUS SCANES 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG D W Scanes, Mrs D M Scanes, B J Morris & P Massone Last start 8th of 12 in a Bm70 at Eagle Farm on August 29 over 2200m, 5 len behind Social Outcast with 52kg at $201. The run before that eased back early on 4th of 7 in a Bm70 at Ipswich on August 19 over 2170m, 3 len behind Whatjeudoin' carrying 52kg at $101. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance. |
3 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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| 13 | 58099 |
BIG HITTER
DAVID & MARCUS SCANES 9YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG M D Scanes, M McCracken, Load Up Line Up Racing (Mgr: A E Scanes), B Fitzpatrick, K J Ong, B Glass, Mrs D M Scanes, W G Boller, C Xenochristou & D W Scanes At the latest run 9th of 11 in a Cl3-Sw at Gold Coast on September 12 over 1800m, 6 len behind Brain Wave carrying 58kg at $101. The race before that ran second last of 10 in a Cl4 at Gold Coast on August 28 over 1800m, 4 len behind Roguery carrying 54kg at $151. Not to be discounted in this line-up. |
8 DANIEL SMITH |
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| 14 | x5x09 |
TERMITE
GRANT FORGE 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG G J Forge Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 11 in a Bm50 at this track on August 29 over 1410m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Lolita carrying 55kg at $101. Second-up ran second last of 10 in a Cl1 at this track on September 7 over 1600m, 8 len behind Occupation with 55kg at $151. Has had plenty of chances and will struggle again. |
4 NORIYUKI MASUDA |
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