Grafton 05 Mar 2026
GOING: S(6)
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MERLANDI FARRIER SERVICES CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1190m Track: SOFT 6 Clouds (Max: 32) Rail: +5m Entire. |
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Solid tempo likely from Miss Mclaren and Ofcourseiam. THE ROOKIE (9) deep into the prep now and can bounce back from the better draw. Found plenty from the sticky gate with a tenacious third over 1181m at this track. Genuine top-three player. JADE TREES (1) rewarded for his consistency at second start for the new yard, with a dominant on-pace win as fav over 1200m at Coffs Harbour in a Super Mdn. Adept in all conditions and can keep the momentum going. REFEREES (2) bounced off his good debut fourth, with a commanding Maiden win over 1181m at this track. On the up but not sure where he lands from the awkward gate. Keep safe. GLAM (7) resumes after having mixed luck in her second campaign. Returns with the two trials from the awkward draw and not to be overlooked. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Rookie looks set to bounce back.
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JADE TREES
BRETT DODSON 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C A Thorndike & Mrs W Thorndike Third-up today. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Taree Mdn on January 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Aeternum with 57kg at $3.10. Last start favourite; won by 1.1 len at Coffs Harbour Super Mdn February 15 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Xtreme with 57kg at $1.75. Will give a great sight again from the draw. |
1 GRADY SPOKES |
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REFEREES
PETER SINCLAIR 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG P G Sinclair, Miss A J McCosker, DM Kelly, B Poulos, Mrs C Poulos, R S G Dixon, P K Weaver, D J Dick & Bee Oh Dee (Mgr: D J Dick) Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 7 at Murwillumbah Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Tribbiani with 59kg at $2.35. Last start favourite; won by 1.1 len at this track Ctry Mdn February 19 over 1181m defeating Highland Dancer with 59kg at $2.90. Doesn't get the same favours today, each way. |
13 D PEISLEY |
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ANCIENT SCENT
DECLAN MAHER 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG P M Fraser Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Beaudesert F&M 0 - 60 on February 6 over 1200m, 2 len behind Music Fever with 60kg at $4.20. The race before that won by 2.5 len at Gold Coast Mdn January 23 over 1100m defeating El Centro with 57.5kg at $8. Definite winning chance. Key chance and expected to run well. |
12 DAMIEN BOUTET |
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MISS MCLAREN
ADAM CAMPTON 4YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG Wilrace Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Wilson) Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; favourite; won by 0.6 len at Ipswich Mdn January 31 over 800m in soft going defeating Glaciele with 59.5kg at $1.65. Since runner-up in a Gold Coast trial over 1000m on February 24. Should improve and can feature in the finish again. |
7 KARL ZECHNER |
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MINI ANGEL
SAMANTHA MCGUREN 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ms S McGuren, P J Nelson, Mrs M L Nelson & W Morris Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 10 at Murwillumbah Cl1 on January 24 over 1103m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Supersonic Man with 57kg at $9. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track Cl1 on February 19 over 1181m, 2.75 len behind Fiction Society carrying 57.5kg at $11. Has had plenty of chances and will struggle again. |
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PRESTIGE ICE
JORDAN LEE 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG T F Yeung Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Ballina Cl1-Sw November 14 over 1595m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Da Silva Gold with 55.5kg at $2.45. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by nose this track Ctry Mdn-Sw September 22 over 1006m slow track defeating Midwest Princess carrying 55kg at $12. Prefer to see how she returns. |
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GLAM
MATTHEW DUNN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG 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 & N J Tuckfield Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Gold Coast 3yo Hcp September 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Voodoo Lass carrying 56kg at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.7 len Casino Mdn August 18 over 1000m on heavy track defeating Sol Filia with 53.5kg at $1.95. Resumes with the two trials and can sprint well fresh. |
11 DYLAN TURNER |
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OFCOURSEIAM
ALLAN KEHOE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Miss K J Clarke, D P Bentata, P A Saville, C Pendergast, G Georges, Mrs M Waide, Mrs H Veverka & J O'Brien Form hard to fault. Last start led but faded 3rd of 10 at Walcha Cl1 on February 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Gelsey with 55.5kg at $4.80. The race before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 9 at Armidale F&M Bm58 on January 18 over 1100m, slow going 0.8 len behind Heavenly Az with 59.5kg at $14. Forward showing expected. |
9 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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THE ROOKIE
GARY NIELSEN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG G N Nielsen & K W Morrow Form hard to fault. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Cl1 on February 19 over 1181m, 0.8 len behind Fiction Society with 56kg at $7.50. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track Cl1 on February 3 over 1040m, slow going 4 len behind Hey Daisy carrying 56kg at $11. Good gate today and will take beating. |
5 MS YVETTE LEWIS |
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MIDWEST PRINCESS
JASON REILLY 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG J B Reilly, H E Everson, W J Greentree, M N Marr, Mrs P V Ryder & Mrs C A Morrison Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 7 at this track Ctry Bm58 on February 19 over 1006m, 12 len behind Dividends Paid with 57.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on September 22 over 1006m, on a slow track; nose behind Prestige Ice with 55kg at $14. Can't tip off that performance. |
4 KIRK MATHESON |
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MONACO FLYER
JOHN SHELTON 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG I N Savins & Mrs D K Savins Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at this track Cl1 on February 3 over 1040m, slow going 5 len behind Hey Daisy carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. The run before that led but faded 3rd of 10 at Ballina Ctry Cl1 on January 16 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Tophet with 57kg at $11. Capable of sharp improvement. |
10 P GRAHAM |
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DARLING TAKE CARE
MARCUS WILSON 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Zorlu Group Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Kaya) & M J Wilson Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Murwillumbah Bm58 on February 1 over 1100m, 3 len behind Tophet carrying 57kg at $21. The run before that 4th of 7 at Ballina Cl1 on January 9 over 1015m, 2.25 len behind Aquatier with 56kg at $9. Might struggle again. |
6 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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NO RAGRETS
CAROLYN HALLIDAY 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms B Kent & Mrs C J Halliday At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Lismore Cl1 on February 10 over 1120m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Tribbiani carrying 52kg at $21. Before that 4th of 8 at Murwillumbah Ctry Cl1 on February 1 over 1200m, 3 len behind Shredded carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. Looking to others. |
2 BAILIE BAKER |
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MISS WATERLINE
JORDAN LEE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG B E Kee Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Murwillumbah Cl1 on January 24 over 1103m, slow going 3 len behind Supersonic Man with 55.5kg at $5.50. Second-up 6th of 8 at Lismore Cl1 on February 10 over 1120m, slow going 6 len behind Tribbiani with 55kg at $19. Disappointing of late and others are preferred. |
3 DAMIEN BOCHE |
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CIANWOOD CITY
SHANE EVERSON 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG S P Everson, Ms O Pickering & Ms TJ Prentice Last start 4th of 10 at this track Cl1 on February 19 over 1181m, 2 len behind Fiction Society with 55kg at $51. The start before that won by a long-neck at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw February 3 over 1040m on a soft track defeating Sunstaz with 57kg at $31. Looking to others. |
8 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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