Grafton 05 Mar 2026
GOING: S(6)
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BANDS BREWS & BBQ'S 15 MARCH BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1420m Track: SOFT 6 Clouds (Max: 32) Rail: +5m Entire. |
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Plenty of pressure primarily from Spills, Zou Big Boy and Warrant. ZOU BIG BOY (1) first run for the Lea Selby stable and comes back a few levels for this. Sat off the good speed and never looked a winning chance when seventh over 1600m at Eagle Farm in C3 company. Earlier runs had merit and gets in light with the 3kg claim. HEADSTRONG (10) finally drawn a decent barrier fourth-up and has the upside to take this out. Snagged back from the wide gate and covered plenty of ground with an even fifth in a 1600m contest at Eagle Farm in C1 class. Kept fresh for this and can return to winning form with Ash Morgan taking the reins. SPILLS (2) in career best form with two wins from his last three starts and gets weight relief with Baker's 3kg claim. Shot to the front and pulled out plenty to score over 1410m at this track. Can rinse and repeat again. AUTUMN MISS (4) was unwanted in betting first-up from the wide gate and ran accordingly with a poor last over 1200m at Eagle Farm in BM65 company. Undefeated second-up and stays in the calculations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 1,10,2,4.
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ZOU BIG BOY
LEA SELBY 4YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG L S Selby Most recently 7th of 9 at Eagle Farm Cl3 on February 18 over 1600m, 6 len behind Kairos Louie carrying 54.5kg at $12. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Doomben Bm65 on February 11 over 1650m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind The Wheelbarrow carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Ready to run a big race in this weaker contest. |
5 GABRIELLE JOHNSTON |
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SPILLS
WAYNE LAWSON 6YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG Mustaknown (Mgr: A J Woods), Blown Motor Racing (Mgr: D K Rouse), Windy Hill (Mgr: C J Twigg), S J Lawson & T M Green Last start won by 0.7 len at this track Bm58 February 19 over 1410m defeating Pressalong with 61.5kg at $10. The start before that led to the turn then faded 8th of 11 at this track Bm74 on February 3 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Next Pay Run carrying 55kg at $26. Will be in this for a long way. |
6 BAILIE BAKER |
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MONARCH EXPRESS
JORDAN LEE 4YO BR/BL GELDING 62.0KG B E Kee & Ms P Toland Resuming. Finished off last campaign post a big 4.5 len win. Ballina Cl1-Sw December 26 over 1605m defeating Wexford Miss with 59kg at $2.60. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at this track Cl1 October 21 over 1106m, 0.6 len behind Solidude with 58kg at $4.40. Others preferred. |
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AUTUMN MISS
MATTHEW DUNN 5YO B/BR MARE 61.0KG Mailbag Travessia (J Rayner), J Racing (J Klason), G Frilingos, A Ryan, Jest (E Wiliams), W Balke, S Wolfe, Big Bets (A Marsh), B Fitzgerald, Silver Donut Racing (C Kirkwood), Ms B McGavin, Mrs S Rodda, M Kiely, A D'Mello, C Baptiste, PROVIDENCE (Ms H Sparrow), Mrs J Allard, S Arstall & G Jones Second run back. First-up after 10 months ran last of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm65 on February 18 over 1200m, 9 len behind Bundella carrying 57.5kg at $61. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Ipswich Bm60 January 7 2025 over 1666m defeating Our Orator with 56kg at $8. Fitter and will find this more to her liking. |
3 LIBERTY SMYTH |
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MONTGOMERY
JASON REILLY 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG J B Reilly & K J Upton Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 13 at this track Bm58 on February 19 over 1410m, 5.5 len behind Spills with 60kg at $13. Before that 6th of 11 at this track Bm74 on February 3 over 1400m, 4 len behind Next Pay Run carrying 53kg at $31. Looking to others. |
14 GRADY SPOKES |
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CASTEL TROSINO
TERRY COMMERFORD 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs H J Commerford, A J Everingham, M S Everingham, B J McInnes, G J Brotherson, M C Bultitude & R J Pavitt Resuming. Finished off last campaign post a big 4 len win at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 November 4 over 1900m defeating Green Meadows with 59.5kg at $15. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at this track Bm58 August 26 over 1185m, soft track; 6 len behind Chilled With Ice carrying 59.5kg at $51. Will need this run. |
8 D PEISLEY |
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LADY ALABAMA
LEO CLAPHAM 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG S J Clapham, B Shedden, J S Rowsell, C Brown, M D Creighton, J M J Innes, L R Palermo & J Royes Last start 6th of 12 at Beaudesert F&M 0 - 60 on February 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Music Fever carrying 58kg at $14. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on January 25 over 1183m, 2.75 len behind Poseidon's Son carrying 59kg at $6.50. In a suitable race and can sneak into the minor money. |
11 ELLA DREW |
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AMARONE
KAREN OWEN 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG R T Harvey, Mrs V L Harvey, G J Doolan & C P Doolan Third-up today. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Walcha Cl2 Hcp on February 6 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Signatories with 56.5kg at $9. Second-up second last of 10 at Port Macquarie Cl2 Bm62 on February 22 over 1200m, 4 len behind Outakandy carrying 58kg at $6.50. Comes into this in ordinary form. Fitter but others are better placed. |
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COSMIC COCO
SAMANTHA MCGUREN 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG 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 Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 7 at this track Ctry Cl1 on February 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Alabama Girl carrying 57kg at $6.50. Before that second last of 11 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 on January 11 over 1605m, 11 len behind In The Fine Print with 59.5kg at $10. Others look stronger. |
12 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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HEADSTRONG
MARCUS WILSON 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M J Wilson, B L Hannon, G Millidonis, P G O'Toole, D W Geany, G R Povey, M Sanderson, G C Lovell, A J Young, G Davy, G Dale, M McDermott, K Bartholomew & K W Moulton Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl1-Sw on February 4 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Backstage carrying 59kg at $26. Before that 5th of 12 at Gold Coast Cl1-Sw on January 23 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Vorkuta carrying 58.5kg at $31. Should be at his top now and finally drawn a good gate. |
1 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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HAVIERON
DONNA TRAECEY 9YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs D M Traecey Most recently 6th of 8 at Coffs Harbour Bm66 on February 15 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Mammoth Mountain with 55kg at $61. The run before that 11th of 13 at Coffs Harbour Cg&E Bm58 on January 11 over 1305m, 6 len behind Spills carrying 60kg at $151. Looking elsewhere. |
4 STEPHEN TRAECEY |
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LABARNA
JORDAN LEE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG C J Smith, Mrs M T McNamara, P Morris, 12 V Trash Racing (Mgr: G Sherriff), Mrs I M Johnston, D Adams, Mrs D Dean, S B McIntyre, M T Clark, G A Bishop & P J Morrissey Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on January 25 over 1183m, 6 len behind Poseidon's Son with 59kg at $61. Second run from a spell settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Lismore Ctry Bm58 on February 10 over 1420m, slow going 6 len behind Do It For You with 58.5kg at $51. Drawn well but happy to oppose again. |
2 DAMIEN BOCHE |
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SHE'S ENUFF
JASON REILLY 7YO BAY MARE 55.0KG J B Reilly & K J Upton Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Lismore Ctry Bm58 on February 10 over 1420m, slow going 4.5 len behind Do It For You carrying 52kg at $5. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Murwillumbah Ctry Bm58 on December 29 over 1550m, 4.5 len behind Silent Call carrying 52kg at $6. Prepared to risk in this line-up. |
17 EMILY FARR |
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WARRANT
VANESSA MCLENNAN 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Ms V McLennan At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Port Macquarie Cl3 on February 22 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Solar Power with 55kg at $71. The race before that couldn't go on with it; 10th of 12 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on January 30 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Never Island with 57.5kg at $81. Keep safe after he returned to form. |
7 J GRISEDALE |
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NEOCLASSICISM
ALLAN CHAU 6YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG H L Chau, Mrs C Ng, W S Chau, K P Chau, W Y Kan, Mrs A Paget, M Paget, K Y Lee, M K Yeung, R Yu, K K Chan, L Ho & K Wong Most recently 5th of 14 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on February 21 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Shirley Pearly carrying 58kg at $31. The run before that 6th of 10 at Gold Coast Poly 0 - 55 on February 14 over 1540m, 3 len behind Effie's Joy carrying 57kg at $13. Looking to others. |
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ROCK THE MACHINE
CATHY CHAPMAN 4YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG B J Sherry, K P Sherry, M J Sherry & Mrs C L Sherry Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 6th of 8 at Murwillumbah Ctry Cl1 on February 1 over 1200m, 4 len behind Shredded carrying 56.5kg at $41. Second run from a spell 6th of 8 at Coffs Harbour Cl1 on February 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Kid Billy with 57kg at $18. Poorly drawn. |
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SOURCES LINK
JOHN SHELTON 4YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG T M Green, Mrs M L Knights, A P Green, J A Kenneally, Mrs J M Kenneally, S F Haines, G J Rickwood, Mrs M A Rickwood, M Evans, Mrs L G Evans, R J Mackenzie, A R Hall, Mrs F P Hall & T Rush At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Coffs Harbour Cl1 on February 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 15 len behind Kid Billy carrying 56.5kg at $13. The race before that won by 0.6 len at Murwillumbah Ctry Mdn February 1 over 1200m defeating Joanjett with 55.5kg at $6. Might struggle again. |
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RAISED BY WOLVES
BRETT BELLAMY 6YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG P J Wood, R T Chambers & M R Chambers Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 14 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on February 22 over 1800m, 3 len behind Amalfi Amore with 56kg at $7.50. Before that 2nd of 8 at Coffs Harbour Bm66 on February 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 3 len behind Mammoth Mountain with 55kg at $7.50. Overdue for a win and shouldn’t be far away. |
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