Grafton 16 May 2026
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HLB MANN JUDD BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1115m Track: HEAVY 10 Clouds (Max: 23) Rail: +5m entire. |
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From wide out She's A Revelation can slide over and set up a genuine tempo. GLAM (2) improved sharply on her sixth two starts back at Ballina with a win over 1260m at Ballina five weeks ago, getting home by 0.7 lengths after being prominent at the turn. Nicely placed to take this out. PRINCE RUPERT (8) finished out of the money two starts back then he was never in contention and was beaten 3.5 lengths when fifth in a 1005m contest at Tuncurry a week ago. Finds a nice race and can play a significant role. SIGLO DE ORO (4) last appeared when he finished eighth over 1110m at this track on October 19. Makes plenty of appeal. VEGA NOVA (7) raced below his best last time when seventh over 1100m at Toowoomba. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. SUGGESTED PLAY: Glam can get the job done again.
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STOINKA
DENNIS DWANE 6YO BAY GELDING 66.0KG I Crawford Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 39 day letup. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Ballina Bm66 on March 23 over 1000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Kyogle Kid carrying 58.5kg at $14. Second run from a spell second last of 11 at this track Bm82 on April 7 over 1005m, 3 len behind Eagle Hawk Star carrying 55kg at $151. Has the ability to take this out. |
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GLAM
MATTHEW DUNN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 63.0KG Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), I J Corazzol, R E Beckerman, The People's Princess (Mgr: S Bowrey), S P O'Neil, E C Malouf, J Malouf, J O Malouf, D B Mayo, P L Trevaskis, A Hartley, D Barrett, D O'Neill, D Vaughan, J Saleh, C A Ross, M Lacey, M P Hanrahan & M J Lipping Dual acceptor. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.7 len at Ballina Cl1 April 11 over 1260m on a soft track defeating Cianwood City carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Ballina Ctry Bm58 on March 23 over 1250m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Key Legend with 57.5kg at $8.50. Sure to go well again. |
15 NICK HEYWOOD |
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WEST GERMANY
LISA SHEPPARD 7YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG Mrs L Sheppard Second run back. First-up after 16 months ran last of 9 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on April 24 over 1000m, in the wet; 13 len behind Wanjina Rose carrying 59.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm58 on October 5 2024 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Battle Of Vienna carrying 59kg at $101. Looks tested on the first up effort. |
10 POPPIE GORTON |
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SIGLO DE ORO
MARCUS WILSON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG W S Racing, B L Hannon, Marshdale Racing, LAB Racing, P Billman, G A Bishop, A Trojkovic, N Zappone, P A Sherlock, K Yan, Mrs K McCurley, N R Clarke, B D Clarke, A P Bell, J Panjari, W S Racing SDO, Wegunnawin, P McCurley & J J Worrell Dual acceptor. Resumes. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at this track Bm58 October 19 over 1110m, 6 len behind Snow Falcon with 58kg at $5. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at Doomben 4yo+ Mdn-Sw May 28 over 1110m, 2 len behind Make A Call carrying 55kg at $3.20. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to a bright return. |
7 MS YVETTE LEWIS |
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ICEWATER
DANIEL BOWEN 4YO GR/B GELDING 61.0KG S G Butcher & Mrs K M Butcher Dual acceptor. Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 8 at Ballina Bm50 December 26 over 1415m, 14 len behind Cowgirl Lilly carrying 62.5kg at $4.40. On debut 11th of 14 at Coffs Harbour Super Mdn August 1 over 1000m, soft track; 10 len behind Mrs Goldberg carrying 59kg at $91. Can figure in the finish. |
4 KIRK MATHESON |
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SECRET STATEMENT
AMY USHER 6YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG W J Strong & M Usher At the latest run 6th of 9 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl3 on May 8 over 1005m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Boambee Beach with 56kg at $51. Before that 3rd of 10 at Murwillumbah Bm50 on April 25 over 1021m, slow going 4 len behind Bad Forest carrying 61.5kg at $8. Not keen on his chances. |
2 BEN LOOKER |
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VEGA NOVA
NEIL CREIGHTON 3YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mr N F Creighton, Mrs R M Creighton, Miss S T Creighton, Mr P J Mclennan Comes off a 50 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 13 at Toowoomba Cl1 on March 27 over 1100m, 8 len behind Let'sfacethemusic with 54kg at $151. The run before that 4th of 9 at Dalby 0 - 55 on March 3 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Smackeroony carrying 58.5kg at $12. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests. |
6 AMELIA HEINRICH |
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PRINCE RUPERT
ROBERT AGNEW 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG R J Agnew, Three 3s Racing (Mgr: R A Wilson), B J Hyde, Mrs A M Agnew, London Circuit (Mgr: G M Wagner), S Kaddour, A P Stefopoulos, R D Hyde, G S Corra & Miss M Agnew At the latest run 5th of 9 at Tuncurry Bm50 on May 9 over 1005m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Stiorra with 59kg at $4.20. The race before that second last of 8 at Kempsey Bm50 on April 25 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Incantress with 57.5kg at $4.40. An inside draw is a big advantage. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. |
3 BAILIE BAKER |
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PICUPSTIXX
WAYNE LAWSON 6YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG W Lawson, S Lawson, B Scott, C Twigg, R Ford, A Woods, K Christiansen, K Byrnes, P Mckenzie, M Mckenzie, A Donohoe, R Chesher, N Sherlock, G Sherlock, P Brady, J Smith, G Collier, R Bosch, Mrs P Lawson Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Grafton Cl1 February 19 over 1181m, 2.75 len behind Fiction Society with 55kg at $6. First up last campaign fifth of 7 at Ballina Cl1 January 9 over 1015m, 3.5 len behind Aquatier with 56kg at $19. Prefer to see how he has returned. |
5 JODI WORLEY |
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MISS WATERLINE
JORDAN LEE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG B E Kee Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start got back early 7th of 10 at Ballina Ctry Cl1 on April 14 over 1015m, 4.5 len behind Dance Gavin Dance carrying 55kg at $26. The run before that 9th of 11 at Grafton Cl1 on March 5 over 1190m, 6 len behind The Rookie carrying 55kg at $21. Can't tip off that performance. |
9 ARCHIE MCCOLM |
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BEAN BALL
JIMMY DOWNES 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Christmas Creek T'Breds (Mgr: M R Downes), J M Mcelhone, S A Carrigan, J A Richards, M Winters, B Downes, M Becker, J Carrigan, P J Daly, Ms J A Morgan, L D Wiliams, L J Schwager & D G W Morris Second-up. First-up after 10 months 5th of 10 at Murwillumbah Bm50 on April 25 over 1021m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Bad Forest carrying 58kg at $4. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Ipswich F&M Cl1 on June 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Glass Of Rose with 56.5kg at $81. No easier this time and not likely to threaten. |
17 CHRIS MEEHAN |
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ONCE A LADY
SHANE EVERSON 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG B J Campbell Last start 8th of 10 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on April 26 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Where's The Fire carrying 55kg at $16. Before that 5th of 7 at Ballina Bm58 Cl2+ on April 14 over 1015m, 5 len behind Geegee Jet By carrying 55kg at $71. Looks tested in this field. |
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RISK ASSESSMENT
AIDEN ST VINCENT 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG A St Vincent & D W McKellar Dual acceptor. At the latest run second last of 7 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on May 5 over 1007m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Where's The Fire with 52kg at $14. The start before that got back early 5th of 10 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on April 26 over 1000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Where's The Fire carrying 52kg at $11. Capable on her day and this looks a nice assignment. |
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GALACTIC LEGEND
JOHN JOHNSTON 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B S Kendrick, P S Mitchell, J L Johnston & M R Mitchell Second run back. First-up after two months from last on the turn 7th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 on April 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Royal Gladiator carrying 52.5kg at $71. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Bell Bm55 on January 3 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Basil's Bow with 56.5kg at $15. Plenty of improvement to come. |
8 KAYLA JOHNSTON |
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CLAN D'ORO
VANESSA MCLENNAN 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ms V McLennan Dual acceptor. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Tuncurry Bm50 on May 9 over 1005m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Stiorra with 55kg at $31. The run before that 4th of 10 at Murwillumbah Bm50 on April 25 over 1021m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Bad Forest carrying 52kg at $15. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred. |
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HARE STREET
LEO CLAPHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG L J Clapham & L Clapham Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Murwillumbah Ctry Cl1 February 1 over 1200m, 7 len behind Shredded with 52kg at $91. First up last campaign second last of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 September 9 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind So Koby carrying 55kg at $81. Not likely to feature at this stage of the prep. |
12 STEPHEN CUMMINS |
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SHE'S A REVELATION
JASON JUDGE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG D W Phillips, Mrs H Phillips, W A Morley, K J Booth & Ms K M Dorey Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently won by a neck at Wondai 0 - 50 April 25 over 1100m defeating Master Miyagi with 58.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Flinton Clb on April 4 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Viking Treasure carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Back in form and is a solid top-three chance. |
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BARRON
SHARON PEPPER 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms S L Pepper, M I Pepper, M A Williams, Mrs S J Williams & K J F Byrnes Dual acceptor. At the latest run ran last of 9 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl3 on May 8 over 1005m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Boambee Beach with 55kg at $41. Before that 3rd of 10 at Ballina Ctry Cl1 on April 14 over 1015m, 3.5 len behind Dance Gavin Dance with 55kg at $21. Can't see him figuring in the finish. |
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