Grafton 24 Jul 2026
GOING: S(5)
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SWEET SISTERS BOUTIQUE COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1430m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 18) Rail: + 10m from the 800m to the 400m + 6m the remainder . |
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Genuine tempo with Permission Granted and Gaming leading the way. MONARCH EXPRESS (6) blinkers go on for the first time after he pulled hard early before fading to run ninth over 1610m here in BM66 grade. Deep into the prep and expected to finish much closer with the 4kg claimer aboard. BARCELONA EXPRESS (4) has his hoof on the till after finishing in the minor money at three of his last five outings. Worked hard early to take control and was left a sitting shot late when fourth over 1400m at this track. Gets his chance to atone from the inside barrier. RELEASETHEWOLVES (12) is mixing her form and gets a key jockey change today. Snagged back from the outside barrier and failed to make an impression when ninth over 1400m at this track. Finds an easier assignment and can turn things around. PERMISSION GRANTED (2) is holding his form and doesn't have to improve much to win this fifth-up. Anchored with the 59.5kg for a game fifth over 1215m at this track. Ready for this and no shock to see him take this out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 6,4,12,2.
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LADY ALABAMA
LEO CLAPHAM 4YO BAY MARE 62.0KG S J Clapham, B Shedden, J S Rowsell, C Brown, M D Creighton, J M J Innes, L R Palermo & J Royes Last start 5th of 10 at this track Ctry Bm66 on July 12 over 1610m, 3.5 len behind He's A Copy Boy carrying 57kg at $7. Before that 2nd of 8 at Casino Bm66 on June 25 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Prestige Gundy with 59kg at $10. Place best from the draw. |
12 GRACE PALMER |
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| 2 | x4255 |
PERMISSION GRANTED
MATTHEW DUNN 3YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Calladunn (Mgr: M J Dunn), I J Corazzol, R E Beckerman, Easy To Win A Little (Mgr: K J Twohill), Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), Mrs A L Deegan, K J Dunning & S M Thompson Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track Cl1 on July 5 over 1215m, slow going 2 len behind Picupstixx carrying 59.5kg at $2.60. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Ballina Bm58 on June 21 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Warrior Bae carrying 59kg at $2.60. Has ability and is expected to run well again. |
3 FREDERICK LARSON |
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| 3 | 153x0 |
KID BILLY
LYN THOMSON 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG B D Felton Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 13 at this track Cl2 on July 15 over 1100m, 6 len behind Tides Turning with 56kg at $81. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.1 len at Taree Ctry Mdn January 30 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Artie's Magic carrying 56.5kg at $3.20. Back in grade and place best. |
8 STEPHEN CUMMINS |
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| 4 | 36334 |
BARCELONA EXPRESS
DAVID MATTS 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG D L Matts, M J Connolly & Mrs J M Matts Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on July 15 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Critical Time with 58.5kg at $8. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on June 30 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Nikody's Binks carrying 60.5kg at $2.70. Can atone from the inside draw. |
1 ARCHIE MCCOLM |
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| 5 | 6x528 |
CAT EMPIRE
PETER SINCLAIR 6YO BAY MARE 59.0KG J P Clarke & Ms S L Croft Last start ran second last of 9 at Beaudesert F&M Cl2 on July 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sequel carrying 60kg at $41. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Ballina Ctry Bm58 on June 21 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Their Finest Hour carrying 58.5kg at $15. Minor claims from the draw. |
11 NICK HEYWOOD |
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| 6 | 50449 |
MONARCH EXPRESS
STEPHEN & JORDAN LEE 4YO BR/BL GELDING 59.0KG B E Kee & Ms P Toland Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 10 at this track Ctry Bm66 on July 12 over 1610m, 6 len behind He's A Copy Boy carrying 56kg at $6.50. The run before that 4th of 11 at Casino Ctry Bm58 on June 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Autumn Miss with 57kg at $10. Blinkers go on and will find this more to his liking. |
2 SIABH RIGLEY |
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| 7 | 673x9 |
MONTGOMERY
JASON REILLY 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J B Reilly & K J Upton Second-up. First-up after three months 9th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on July 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Critical Time carrying 59.5kg at $71. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Newcastle Bm64 on July 12 2025 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Hooligan Tommy with 56kg at $71. Needs to find a few lengths to trouble the top handful. |
10 NORIYUKI MASUDA |
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| 8 | 26616 |
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 Last start 6th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on July 15 over 1400m, 3 len behind Critical Time with 59kg at $6. Before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at this track Cl1 July 5 over 1215m on a rain affected track defeating The Dux Nuts carrying 55kg at $21. Gets one more chance. |
6 ANTHONY ALLEN |
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| 9 | 93509 |
GAMING
STEPHEN BENNETT 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG S J Bennett, J S Bennett, J C Patton, Mrs D A Bennett, Mrs K A Alvos, B J Patton, B A Patton, M P Norberry & Mrs T L Meldrum Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at Casino Ctry Bm58 on June 25 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Autumn Miss carrying 57.5kg at $31. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on June 6 over 1435m, slow going 7 len behind Tara Koda carrying 56.5kg at $14. Unreliable and needs to lift. |
5 D PEISLEY |
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| 10 | x96x0 |
MANHATTAN DRESS
DAIKI CHUJO 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG M Nakayama, J Takahashi, R Machita, T Nagai, R Inai, N Ohshima, S Inoue, D Tachibanaki, K Nakamatsu, Y Ozaki, S M Kirkham, C M Anderson, LTK Crew (Mgr: P Boyle), M Armour, S E Hyett & Y Murata Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 12 at this track Cl1 on July 5 over 1215m, slow going 5.5 len behind Picupstixx with 55kg at $101. Previously second-up ran second last of 7 at Ballina Ctry Cl1 on January 9 over 1265m, 6 len behind Zaindara carrying 57.5kg at $14. Happy to risk here on what she's shown lately. |
9 MS YVETTE LEWIS |
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| 11 | x7790 |
RISK FOR REWARD
STEPHEN & JORDAN LEE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Ms A Stewart, J O'Keefe, M Forrest, KA Lally, C K Lindores, A M Constantine, R L Henriksen, K M Armstrong, F Neves, Mrs J Neves, M D Banvill, P Swansson, T P Dyer, G N Franklin & D I Williamson Most recently ran last of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on July 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Critical Time carrying 57kg at $26. The start before that ran second last of 10 at Dalby 0 - 55 on June 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Lift'n'mehigher with 59.5kg at $8. Must improve to play a role. |
7 HARRISON SHAW |
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| 12 | 75289 |
RELEASETHEWOLVES
DAVID MATTS 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG P J Wood, N E Murdoch, J Wood, D Wood & M Bragg Most recently got back early 9th of 13 at this track Ctry Cl1 on July 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Satin And Cash with 55kg at $61. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track Cl1 on July 5 over 1215m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Picupstixx carrying 52kg at $13. Great chance to atone. |
4 R SPOKES |
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| 13 | 6x707 |
STRATTON
ANDREW PARRAMORE 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A M Parramore At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track Cl1 on July 12 over 1006m, 5.5 len behind Steffi Electrica carrying 55kg at $61. Before that 12th of 14 at this track Bm58 on June 6 over 1205m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Enhance carrying 57kg at $71. Has ability and can surprise at the good odds. |
3 FREDERICK LARSON |
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| 14 | 16807 |
DUPONT
DENNIS DWANE 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms L Cook Last start sat on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on July 19 over 1700m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Venom Wolf with 55.5kg at $51. The race before that ran second last of 12 at this track Cl3 on July 12 over 1410m, 7 len behind Prestige Gundy carrying 55kg at $201. Will need to do a lot more. |
2 MS YVETTE LEWIS |
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| 15 | 5x518 |
VETOED
DENNIS DWANE 6YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG Ms L Cook, M C Dwane & B Dwane Last start 8th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on July 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Critical Time carrying 58kg at $17. The run before that won by 2 len at Ballina Bm58 June 21 over 1250m in heavy going defeating Deep Stealth carrying 56kg at $3.30. Can bounce back. |
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| 16 | 8x59x |
PELOSA
SALLY TAYLOR 4YO BAY MARE 61.0KG Ms S J Taylor, M Kudrins, C Binge, T F Acason, Mrs R F Preston, S Tolhurst, P Di Michiel, J J Devine, S N Devine, N J Devine, Mrs P A Devine & L Binge Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 February 24 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Aligned with 55.5kg at $2.90. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Kembla Grange F&M Bm64 February 7 over 1200m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Chix with 59.5kg at $11. Can sprint well fresh. |
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