Grafton 15 Jul 2026
GOING: G(4)
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TURSA GRAFTON GUINEAS QUALITY 1600m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 18) Rail: True. |
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Swing State, Blitzburg and Permission Denied to take up the running at a decent tempo. RUSTEMO (3) opened this prep with three straight victories then ran the race of his life last start when a close third in the Group 3 Winx Guineas at the Sunshine Coast. Seems well treated under today's conditions so expect him to be fighting out the finish again. BLITZBURG (2) has been racing extra well in open company of late, finishing runner-up most recently over 1200m at the Gold Coast. On trial at this distance which is the only query. HILLIER (1) is the class runner of the field. Made a late surge to be beaten under two lengths in the Guineas at the Sunshine Coast last time out. A whopping 62 kg may be a stopper but he is too good to leave out. SWAG (9) stormed home to salute over 1420m here last time. Looks ready for another crack at this trip. On-pacer SWING STATE (7) has never raced better and can sneak into the frame despite taking on a much deeper field today. SUGGESTED PLAY: Rustemo to win.
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HILLIER
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BROWN GELDING 62.0KG O T I Hillier, A H Collins, J C L See, P Spyropoulos, C French, P J Richards, T Dzelalija, Mrs A M McMurray, D L Ludeman, P R Brennan, A K Voller, P L Ward, W M Jago, W C Bradnam, LuckyEightHillier (Mgr: S R Bingham), A H Goodfellow, D W Reynolds, Webbmck Racing, R Menchise & P A Tasker Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at Sunshine Coast in the G3 Winx Guineas on July 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Cellarmaster carrying 57kg at $11. Before that 5th of 14 at Ipswich T L Cooney on June 20 over 1350m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Kohler Kid with 57kg at $9.50. Has a stack of weight but is still a solid top-three chance. |
4 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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| 2 | 49122 |
BLITZBURG
ALLAN CHAU 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG Thy Solutions Racing (Mgr: T Y H Young) & Miss Y Yang Racing well recently. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Gold Coast Hcp on June 27 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Muschialli carrying 55kg at $3.80. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd in a small field at Gold Coast Hcp on June 13 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind High Dandy with 53.5kg at $3.40. In great form and is expected to go well again. |
2 KARL ZECHNER |
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| 3 | x1113 |
RUSTEMO
KRIS LEES 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), F Meduri, Howdini Racing (Mgr: S D Mckellar), C N Allen, C C Anderson, S S Fergusson, Gabduy (Mgr: J J Timmins), D J D Warner, T B Dews, Fyshwick Fujis (Mgr: B Mohr), P Devita, J Lovett & A M Holst Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 14 at Sunshine Coast in the G3 Winx Guineas on July 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Cellarmaster carrying 57kg at $8.50. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Sunshine Coast Bm65 June 21 over 1400m in soft going defeating Aliquam carrying 58kg at $2.40. Finds an easier race this time and can bounce straight back. |
6 AARON BULLOCK |
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CHAMPAGNE HERO
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG V Mauric, Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), W Chen, P L Ward, Waverley Racing (Mgr: G Vincent), A P Carney, Miss L Mauric, Mrs D M Long, N P Long, M R Smith & D R Parker Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after eight months 8th of 12 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 on June 24 over 1300m, 2 len behind High Blue Sea with 56kg at $7. Previously second-up scored a big 4 len win at Newcastle Cl1 October 2 over 1500m defeating Emilia Jane carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. SCRATCHED. |
13 LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN |
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DUSTY BAY
TRACEY BARTLEY 3YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Kooringal Stud (Mgr: A S Lamont), G L Hundy, Ms T A Quinn, CJH Racing (Mgr: C J Hartwig), M G Hundy, Mrs D M Hundy, Mrs J A Hundy, D Price, Mrs J Kain-Price, J Booker, M Rossto, M M Hulm & A Urkuhart Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after two months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 on June 24 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind High Blue Sea carrying 58.5kg at $15. Previously second-up ran second last of 9 at Randwick in the G1 Rand Gneas on March 7 over 1600m, 17 len behind Sheza Alibi carrying 56.5kg at $201. SCRATCHED. |
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| 6 | 32831 |
GLASTONBURY GIRL
MATTHEW SMITH 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), Ms S L Moss, Dr D B Hummelstad, Ms J E Chapman, Mrs D E Capsalis, Mrs H A Atchison, Mrs L H Campbell, Ms J Menzies, Mrs L A Fogarty, Mrs K L Irwin, Mrs M E Quinn, Mrs G Sutherland, Mrs A L Traill, Ms R Whittle, Mrs L A Smith, Mrs K L Dunstan & Mrs M K Brown Dual acceptor. At the latest run came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Kembla Grange Bm68 June 20 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating My Shareena with 55.5kg at $5.50. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 on June 6 over 1400m, slow going head behind Celtic Sin with 59.5kg at $5. SCRATCHED. |
8 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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| 7 | 43121 |
SWING STATE
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG K S Chung & M W Chung Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Last start won by a head at Ipswich 3yo Bm60 July 3 over 1690m on a soft track defeating Krumac carrying 61.5kg at $7. Before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 16 at Gold Coast Bm60 on June 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind Archie Maximus carrying 60.5kg at $7. Very honest and is one of the chances. |
7 TAYLOR MARSHALL |
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GIAPPONESE
STEPHEN & JORDAN LEE 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 54.0KG A Aceti Third-up today. First-up 5th of 9 at Doomben Cg&E Bm70 on June 3 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Bluepinot carrying 58kg at $10. Last start 9th of 16 at Rosehill Highway-C3 on June 27 over 1500m, slow going 4.5 len behind Portofino with 56kg at $12. Must lift to be competitive. |
9 DYLAN TURNER |
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| 9 | 4x531 |
SWAG
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 3YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Wingspan Bloodstock, Picko, G M Funnell, Bundarra Breeding and Racing Pty Ltd, Torryburn Stud, Sledmere Stud, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, McDonnell Thoroughbreds, Fortune 1 Racing and Breeding, Miss S Kaur, M L D Einfeld, Onasil Holdings Pty Ltd, Marie Bloodstock, T Knowler, A Rush & J Colley At the latest run favourite; won by a head at this track Gneas Prel July 5 over 1420m on a soft track defeating Clive's Glory carrying 59kg at $1.80. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Doomben Cl1-Sw on June 24 over 1350m, slow going 2.75 len behind Automne Tree with 59.5kg at $12. Hard to leave out of calculations. |
8 ANDREW ADKINS |
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| 10 | 42015 |
VENOM RUSH
MICHAEL MORRISON 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG M A K Morrison, S U Liyanasuriya, U S Liyansuriya, A P Parkinson, M Romeo, A Latina, G T Stephenson, G S Curtiss, Pig Sty (Mgr: A Alai), A W Mcleod, A M C Pearson, G A Bishop, B Clarke, J Wijey & P Beddoe At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Ipswich Cl4-Sw on July 8 over 1350m, slow going 3.5 len behind Robrick carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. The race before that settled well back; won by 2.25 len at Ipswich Cl1 June 25 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Ardie Three with 56.5kg at $7.50. SCRATCHED. |
5 MARK DU PLESSIS |
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CLIVE'S GLORY
BILLY HEALEY 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG R A Caporn Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track Gneas Prel on July 5 over 1420m, on a slow track; head behind Swag carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. Before that 4th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Poly Cl1-Sw on May 17 over 2000m, 4 len behind Inside Passage with 59.5kg at $3.60. SCRATCHED. |
9 C NEWITT |
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| 12 | 41665 |
PERMISSION DENIED
WAYNE LAWSON 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG J D Chard, G A Powell, J S Matthewson, Mrs N G Seagrave, D L Stephenson, D R Wiblen, A Chapman, B Chapman, R I Seagrave, Blown Motor Racing (Mgr: D K Rouse) & Mustaknown (Mgr: A J Woods) At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track Gneas Prel on July 5 over 1420m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Swag with 56kg at $13. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on June 6 over 1435m, slow going 3.5 len behind Tara Koda with 57.5kg at $3.70. Prepared to overlook. |
1 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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KING COUNTRY
DARREN TREACY 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG D Treacy & Ms G Robins Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th in a small field at Port Macquarie Cl1 on May 27 over 1500m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Look At Mego with 57kg at $4.80. Second run from a spell ran last of 10 at Taree Cl1-Sw on June 23 over 1600m, in the wet; 24 len behind Rose Water with 57.5kg at $9.50. Would need to improve significantly. |
3 KACIE ADAMS |
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| 14 | 01553 |
NOT SO DUBIOUS
WAYNE LAWSON 3YO GREY GELDING 54.0KG C J Twigg, Windy Hill (Mgr: C J Twigg), G K Ashmead, A J Bodey, Mustaknown (Mgr: A J Woods), From The Back Fence (Mgr: T N Evans), T M Green, W A Byrnes, E N Mcauley, M C Scott & B J Scott Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track Gneas Prel on July 5 over 1420m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Swag with 55kg at $101. The run before that couldn't go on with it; 5th of 8 at Coffs Harbour Cl1 on June 28 over 1405m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Adequate Eze carrying 55kg at $13. Prefer others. |
5 BEN LOOKER |
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