Grafton 21 Sep 2026
GOING: S(5)
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TABULAM CUP 3 OCTOBER COUNTRY BOOSTED CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1420m Track: SOFT 5 Clear (Max: 34) Rail: + 5m entire. |
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Strong tempo with French Melody, Sorrenti and Predict The Future leading the way. REFEREES (1) lightly raced gelding who can go on with it this campaign. Motored late second up from back in the field with a solid third over 1200m at Moree. Has excellent second-up credentials and now in the Brett Dodson yard. Rates highly from the inside draw. STAR OF WINSTON (3) got the Maiden win out of the way two back, then launched late when he jumped sharply in trip to finish second over 1600m at this track in C1 company. Gets the right tempo again with the claim. Respect. PREDICT THE FUTURE (7) struggled to run out a solid 1600m when he dropped out in the straight to finish a dismal last at this track. Gets in light again with Palmer's claim and the drop in trip will help him return to form. Each way. RUSSIAN ESCAPE (5) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but looking for this trip at his third run back. Made up many lengths from near last on the turn to finish second over 1250m at Taree. Assess on the good Super Maiden win four starts back. SUGGESTED PLAY: Referees and Star Of Winston will be savaging the line.
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REFEREES
BRETT DODSON 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG 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), E J Billing & D F Bourke Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 11 in a Ctry Bm58 at Murwillumbah on August 21 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Why Wait carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. Second-up 3rd of 12 in a Ctry Cl1 at Moree on September 6 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Lucky Ozzie with 57kg at $2.05. Sure to measure up here. |
2 GRADY SPOKES |
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SORRENTI
MATTHEW DUNN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C S McIntyre, The Circle Boys (Mgr: J M Mcintyre), J G Tindall, I G Cornell, S A Hallam, T Hession & M Fallah Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.7 len in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Coffs Harbour on September 3 over 1412m in soft going defeating Zweigelt with 59kg at $2.45. Before that 3rd in a small field in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Ballina on August 11 over 1250m, on heavy track; 1.4 len behind Tsunuki carrying 59kg at $1.55. Must go to a new level now but is progressing nicely and looks up to the challenge. |
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STAR OF WINSTON
JASON REILLY 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J B Reilly & K J Upton Form hard to fault. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 in a Cl1 at this track on September 7 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Occupation carrying 58kg at $20. The run before that won by a head in a Mdn at this track on August 29 over 1206m on a soft track defeating Noadiah with 57kg at $6. Shapes up nicely. |
7 ARCHIE MCCOLM |
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CHIEF OF STAFF
MATTHEW DUNN 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), D R MacKenzie, P R Kirby, S Atkinson, I J Corazzol, N R Stahl, A A Shields, S R Stahl, D D Singh, M J Bratti, G A Bishop, C J Stevenson, S Leadbeatter, M D Antill, AE Highman, W J Watts, D F Bourke & M J Watt First-up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Ballina Cl1-Sw March 23 over 1900m, in the wet; 10 len behind Stoicism with 59kg at $2.80. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Doomben Mdn-Sw December 12 over 1200m, soft track; 15 len behind Dominant Darcy with 58.5kg at $13. Prefer to see how he returns. |
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RUSSIAN ESCAPE
COLT PROSSER 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG A L Ison, C S Dwyer, S G Ciurleo, I N Gamble, EJ Dickinson, AM Alchin, M Costello, Mrs R Dwyer, D L Walker & K Costello Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming settled back and ran on when 8th of 14 in a Cl1 at Taree on August 14 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind The Magic Man carrying 57kg at $20. Second run from a spell came from the tail of the field 2nd of 11 in a Ctry Bm58 at Taree on August 31 over 1250m, slow going 1.4 len behind Chestime carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. Well placed. Ready to show his best. |
11 ZAC WADICK |
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FRENCH MELODY
MATTHEW DUNN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Miss V L Thompson Raced twice to date. At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 in a Mdn at Ipswich on August 7 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind The Grand Duchy with 58kg at $5.50. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.1 len in a Super Mdn-Sw at Murwillumbah on August 21 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Tempting Conza carrying 57kg at $2.20. Heading the right way and is expected to go well again. |
13 A MALLYON |
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PREDICT THE FUTURE
SAMANTHA MCGUREN 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG M J Beattie Most recently ran last of 10 in a Cl1 at this track on September 7 over 1600m, 9 len behind Occupation carrying 54kg at $8. Before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 in a Ctry Cl1 at this track on August 18 over 1430m, slow going neck behind Almanzas with 53.5kg at $15. Will find this more suitable and can feature in the finish. |
8 GRACE PALMER |
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DANCING TILDA
AIDEN ST VINCENT 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG A St Vincent, J B Kelly & M Kinnell First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Port Macquarie Bm50 July 4 over 1808m, soft track; 8 len behind Farraige with 61.5kg at $26. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at this track Ctry Mdn March 30 over 1420m, 4 len behind Graceful Warrior with 59kg at $21. See how he returns. |
3 MATTHEW PALMER |
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SHE'S A DAME
STEPHEN BENNETT 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG R L Hambly, J P Singh, A E Bartz, A G Pardavi, B W Wood & G Pinna Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 10 in a Cl1 at this track on September 7 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Occupation with 56kg at $8.50. The run before that came from midfield and won by a nose in a Mdn-Sw at Ballina on August 11 over 1400m in the wet defeating Wasai with 57kg at $5.50. Worth including. |
1 D PEISLEY |
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COSMIC COCO
SAMANTHA MCGUREN 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG S McGuren, R J Scheuermann, G E Barnes, Miss H V Orme, Mrs M L Nelson, F H White, P J Nelson & Mrs L M Jorgensen Last start 6th of 11 in a Bm58 at Lismore on September 10 over 1310m, slow going 4.5 len behind Transgress carrying 57.5kg at $12. Before that 6th of 12 in a Cl1 at Murwillumbah on August 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Spicy Wings carrying 56kg at $31. Looking to others. |
12 BEN LOOKER |
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GOLD PUMA
ETHAN ENSBY 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG M R Graham At the latest run ran second last of 11 in a Bm58 at Lismore on September 10 over 1310m, slow going 7 len behind Transgress with 58kg at $15. Before that got back early 6th of 10 in a Cl1 at this track on August 29 over 1181m, slow going 2 len behind Mongolian Spring carrying 56kg at $20. Capable of a lot more; worth another chance. |
10 VIOLET SOULSBY |
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DUNDEE TALES
PETER GRAHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs K A M Graham, Mrs C Tunhavasana, D A Paterson, A Hamade, A Hamade, W Wakim, Ms V Micallef, S P Boukaram, S D Boukaram, Miss S Pender, C J Coorey, P M Tedone & Mrs K Coorey Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 9th of 12 in a Cl1 at Coffs Harbour on September 13 over 1218m, 4.5 len behind Outoftheoffice with 56kg at $81. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 in a Ctry Cl1 at Coffs Harbour on March 1 over 1312m, slow going 2 len behind Love 'N' Rockets with 57kg at $14. Prepared to take him on again today in this company especially from his wide barrier. |
15 P GRAHAM |
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REPHRASE
JENNIFER M SMITH 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Ms J M Smith Racing second-up today. Last start 8th of 10 in a Cl1 at this track on August 29 over 1181m, slow going 4 len behind Mongolian Spring carrying 52kg at $51. At only start last preparation ran second last of 9 in a Cl1 at this track on April 7 over 1005m, 7 len behind Alleze with 55kg at $101. Needs to find a few lengths to trouble the top handful. |
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TURN LEFT
SHANNON MANWARRING 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG D S Brodie & S A Manwarring Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 10 in a Ctry Cl1 at this track on August 18 over 1430m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Almanzas with 55kg at $14. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 in a Cl1-Sw at Sapphire Coast on July 26 over 1610m, slow going 7 len behind Lantau Island carrying 55kg at $12. Finds a nice race this time and deserves another chance. |
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ECCASDASH
CHRIS O'REILLY 6YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG E V Giggins, B J P Nelson & Miss A N Barkas At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 in a Cl1 at this track on September 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Occupation with 51kg at $151. The run before that ran last of 10 in a Ctry Cl1 at this track on August 18 over 1430m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Almanzas with 53kg at $101. Likely to go around at long odds again. |
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HOO HAA
DARREN TREACY 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ms G Robins Last start 9th of 12 in a Bm50 at Kempsey on September 5 over 1250m, 7 len behind Just One Look carrying 57kg at $7. The race before that 7th of 14 in a Cl1 at Taree on August 14 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind The Magic Man carrying 56kg at $151. Needs to do more. |
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SASKATOON BERRY
FLEUR HENLEY 7YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs F Henley & S Henley Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 10th of 12 in a Cl1 at Murwillumbah on August 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Spicy Wings with 55kg at $101. Last start ran last of 8 in a Bm50 at Kempsey on September 5 over 1450m, 7 len behind Jeunetos carrying 54.5kg at $26. Likely to find this out of reach. |
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