The significant class drop to Maiden level combined with a light weight of 53kg after claim makes her the clear top pick.
New South Wales · Wednesday 16 July 2025
Grafton tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Grafton. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Crown Hotel Motel Country Boosted Showcase Mdn Plate
Barron is a consistent performer with an impressive place record. His experience and proven ability at the distance and track condition make him a solid chance. However, the lack of a win and top weight are concerns. Still, his consistency and track suitability make him a strong place prospect.
The gelding is likely to take up a forward position from barrier 10, which suits the track bias. While inexperienced and coming off a long break, the potential for improvement and trainer form make him an interesting prospect.
- 1st14VivikaJett Newman$1.50
- 2nd4Monaco FlyerMatthew Mc Guren$15.00
- 3rd1BarronDanny Peisley$26.00
- 4th7Sources LinkB Wheeler$10.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Vivika | 13 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 53kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Monaco Flyer | 4 | Matthew Mc Guren | J D Shelton | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Barron | 7 | Danny Peisley | Ms S Pepper | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Sources Link | 3 | B Wheeler | J D Shelton | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Chilled With Ice | 10 | Ashley Morgan | M J Dunn | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Oh Arthur | 6 | Jack Baker | Ms L Longmire | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Gerry''s Pick | 11 | Jake Bayliss | A Parramore | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Insain Chaos | 12 | Raymond Spokes | B J Dodson | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 16 | Busterkick | 1 | S B Lee | 59kg | $101.00 | |
| 10th | 8 | Dellucy | 18 | Yvette Lewis | G N Nielsen | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Spoiler | 8 | Ms M Weir | Fleur Henley | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Intense Steel | 9 | Glenn Cahill | Ms C Rode | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 13th | 17 | Zouandme | 14 | Scott Henley | 59kg | $61.00 | |
| 14th | 13 | Intelligencer | 19 | Ben Looker | Ethan Ensby | 55kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 6 | River Biscotte | 17 | G Prosser | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | She''s A Wild One | 20 | Colt Prosser | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | So Sain | 2 | N Masuda | Ethan Ensby | 57kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Egyptian Lass | 16 | T A Commerford | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Terratilli | 5 | S B Lee | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Miss Madigan | 15 | Shannon Manwarring | 57kg |
Inglisdigital.com Showcase Super Mdn Plate
Despite not having won yet, the gelding has been consistently placing and is dropping in class. The wide barrier is a concern, but with the best closing speed in the field, it should be able to overcome this disadvantage.
Ziggy Rose has shown consistent form in her short career, placing in half of her starts. Her last start 2nd indicates she's in good form, and as a 3YO filly, she gets a weight advantage. The wide barrier is a concern, but her consistent performances suggest she can overcome this.
Chief Of Staff has been knocking on the door with consistent form, including a last start placing. The long break between runs is a slight concern, but the stable form and jockey booking are positives.
Strong Latte showed improvement with a last start 3rd at this track and distance. While overall form has been inconsistent, the mare appears to be turning a corner.
- 1st5Pride Of SavabellaMatthew Mc Guren$8.50
- 2nd2Chief Of StaffAaron Bullock$1.90
- 3rd9Gold PumaCeejay Graham$17.00
- 4th14Ziggy RosePierre Boudvillain$2.60
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Pride Of Savabella | 11 | Matthew Mc Guren | L F Birchley | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Chief Of Staff | 8 | Aaron Bullock | M J Dunn | 59kg | $1.90 |
| 3rd | 9 | Gold Puma | 1 | Ceejay Graham | Ethan Ensby | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Ziggy Rose | 15 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danielle Seib | 57kg | $2.60 |
| 5th | 12 | Shez Mysterious | 10 | Siena Grima | Ethan Ensby | 57kg | $91.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Strong Latte | 6 | Danny Peisley | Shannon Manwarring | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Minister Garrett | 3 | N Masuda | Samantha McGuren | 59kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Pharaline | 4 | Jackson Murphy | Ruby Chatterton | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Evony | 13 | Shae Wilkes | P J Cunningham | 55.5kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Intrepid Lad | 9 | Ashley Morgan | S B Lee | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Preachabull | 5 | Ms M Weir | Stephanie Sixtus | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 15 | Hello Dubai | 14 | Courtney Bellamy | Paul Murray | 59kg | $91.00 |
| 13th | 6 | Surat District | 12 | Luke Rolls | J I Herriot | 59kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Always Shining | 2 | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Flee With Me | 7 | A Newing | 57kg |
Tursa Grafton Guineas
While stepping up in distance and class, the likely fast tempo should suit his running style. The gelding's strong recent performances and weight advantage make him a strong contender in this field.
The filly's recent performances suggest she's ready for a strong showing in this race.
Silent Call comes off a recent win and carries a light weight, suggesting potential for further improvement. His recent form indicates he could be competitive in this field.
While stepping up in distance and class, the gelding is well-suited by the track condition. His recent performances and potential for further improvement make him an interesting value proposition in this race.
- 1st8Ronny BeeDylan Gibbons$8.50
- 2nd5HeadhunterDamien Thornton$3.70
- 3rd3Okami StarWinona Costin$21.00
- 4th6Hibiki HarmonyMitchell Bell$17.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Ronny Bee | 5 | Dylan Gibbons | Wayne Brown | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Headhunter | 4 | Damien Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 54.5kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 3 | Okami Star | 1 | Winona Costin | C E Conners | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Hibiki Harmony | 7 | Mitchell Bell | B F Cavanough | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 1 | I''m Heroic | 10 | Aaron Bullock | Desleigh Forster | 61kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Xtra La Vita | 8 | Alysha Collett | R L Heathcote | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Bollinger Miss | 3 | Ashley Morgan | Chris & Corey Munce | 57kg | $3.60 |
| 8th | 7 | Bonfidelity | 9 | Siena Grima | P J Cunningham | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Silent Call | 6 | Jake Bayliss | M J Dunn | 54kg | $5.50 |
| 10th | 4 | Dark Stratum | 2 | Luke Rolls | Samantha McGuren | 54.5kg | $41.00 |
Barastoc Ward''s Mistake Rural Showcase Plate (C6)
The weight relief and proven ability at similar distances further enhance his winning chances.
Khor presents as a strong contender with consistent form and proven ability at similar distances. The gelding is well-drawn and has the class to be competitive in this field. While coming off a break and carrying more weight than the top pick, Khor's overall profile suggests he will be right in the finish.
Everlasting Kiss enters this race in good form and with the advantage of a light weight. The improving mare should be suited by the likely race tempo and has shown ability at similar distances. While facing some challenges with the wide barrier and class rise, her overall profile suggests she can be competitive in this field.
Sherriff Cody offers value as a proven track and distance performer dropping in class.
- 1st9MagiconAlysha Collett$3.10
- 2nd7BehtarDylan Gibbons$3.40
- 3rd4Sherriff CodyAshley Morgan$7.50
- 4th6KhorDamien Thornton$4.80
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Magicon | 7 | Alysha Collett | T J Bartley | 56kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 7 | Behtar | 2 | Dylan Gibbons | Peter Snowden | 56kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 4 | Sherriff Cody | 3 | Ashley Morgan | Owen Glue | 60.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Khor | 4 | Damien Thornton | Declan Maher | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 11 | Everlasting Kiss | 11 | Donovan Dillon | Wayne Brown | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Call Me Artie | 1 | Glenn Cahill | N J Osborne | 58.5kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Charmed Destiny | 9 | Teighan Worsnop | J A Sprague | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Cenotes | 5 | Ben Looker | Colt Prosser | 60.5kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Irish Knight | 8 | Stephen Cummins | Brad Munro | 56kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Go Millo | 10 | Indiana Turner | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Viadelamore | 6 | Daniel Bowen | 56kg |
Winning Edge Presentations Country Boosted (Bm58)
With a weight advantage and likely to lead in a fast-tempo race, this gelding is well-positioned to capitalize on its consistency. The class rise is offset by its improving form trajectory and suitability to conditions.
Wonderland Star benefits from a significant class drop and brings strong credentials at both track and distance. While carrying top weight, this mare has proven capable at similar weights.
Dernier Lien is on an upward trajectory with improving form and a strong recent win. However, the significant class rise and lack of experience at this distance introduce some uncertainty.
The mare's improving form and ideal barrier draw suggest she could outperform expectations.
- 1st7HotzinoTeighan Worsnop$7.50
- 2nd9Our SparkyAshley Morgan$7.50
- 3rd12My PepperjackJon Grisedale$17.00
- 4th1Wonderland StarJett Newman$5.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Hotzino | 1 | Teighan Worsnop | Jason Reilly | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Our Sparky | 6 | Ashley Morgan | Owen Glue | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 12 | My Pepperjack | 2 | Jon Grisedale | Sally Taylor | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Wonderland Star | 4 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 60.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Hypothermia | 10 | Kirk Matheson | J D Shelton | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Jed | 7 | Siena Grima | Jason Reilly | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Monte Tiana | 11 | Mollie Fitzgerald | N Mayfield-Smith | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Harriet | 5 | Alysha Collett | S B Lee | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Taxpayer | 13 | Jack Baker | Ms L Longmire | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Dodgeball | 8 | Luke Rolls | Colt Prosser | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Monarch Express | 3 | Aaron Bullock | Jordan Lee | 59.5kg | $2.45 |
| Scr | 3 | Rethink It | 12 | T J Vidler | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Dernier Lien | 9 | M J Dunn | 58kg |
Fidelity Capital Showcase Hcp (C2)
The gelding is dropping in class and has a proven track record at Grafton over this distance. While the barrier draw is slightly awkward, the overall form and class edge make this horse the one to beat.
While the wide barrier and top weight are concerns, the filly's class edge and likely on-pace position make her a strong contender. The first-up record is solid, and if she can overcome the weight, she should be fighting out the finish.
Stratafy has shown consistent form recently with a win and placing in her last few starts. The filly is well-weighted and has drawn favorably in barrier 4, which should allow her to settle in a good position. While this is a slight class rise, her recent performances suggest she's up to the task, especially on a Good track which suits her racing style.
The filly is well-drawn in barrier 3 and carries a light weight of 55kg.
- 1st7ZoutasticMollie Fitzgerald$2.50
- 2nd5StratafyBella Youngberry$3.70
- 3rd6Singing StarAlysha Collett$18.00
- 4th11Sneaky RichJon Grisedale$26.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Zoutastic | 3 | Mollie Fitzgerald | T P Croft | 55kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Stratafy | 4 | Bella Youngberry | N R Ward | 56kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 6 | Singing Star | 10 | Alysha Collett | D Lane | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Sneaky Rich | 11 | Jon Grisedale | B D Bellamy | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Noble Missile | 8 | Ms M Weir | T Fletcher | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Venom Wolf | 1 | Raymond Spokes | B D Bellamy | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Beer Baron | 2 | Glenn Cahill | N J Osborne | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Extreme Diva | 12 | Aaron Bullock | M J Dunn | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| 9th | 4 | Immortality | 5 | Jett Newman | Jordan Lee | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 10th | 9 | Manic Light | 9 | Ben Looker | J D Shelton | 55kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Port Erin | 6 | Mitchell Bell | Ben Hull | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Miss Waterline | 7 | Ashley Morgan | Jordan Lee | 55kg |
Grafton District Services Club Ramornie Hcp
Barber brings strong recent form and an excellent record at the distance. The slight drop in weight and good barrier draw should allow him to settle in a favorable position. While stepping up in class, his consistent performances suggest he's ready for the challenge. The main query is his first start at Grafton.
Compelling Truth is a class runner with an impressive record at this distance. His recent form has been strong, and he performs well on good tracks. The main concerns are the top weight and wider barrier, but his class should help overcome these challenges. First-up record is solid with 1 win and 2 placings from 4 attempts.
Tribeca Star is a consistent performer with a strong fresh record. The light weight and likely fast tempo should suit his running style. While unproven at Grafton and stepping up in class, his overall consistency and ability to perform well fresh make him a solid contender. The long break is a slight concern but offset by his good first-up record.
Lady Extreme enters this race in excellent form with back-to-back wins. She has a strong record at the distance and carries a light weight. The main query is how she'll handle the class rise, but her improving form suggests she could be up to the task.
- 1st8Sha Of GomerRikki Jamieson$10.00
- 2nd1Compelling TruthB Wheeler$4.00
- 3rd5BarberDylan Gibbons$6.00
- 4th4The Big GoodbyeCeejay Graham$21.00
Full result · 15 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Sha Of Gomer | 6 | Rikki Jamieson | Jeff Dunn | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Compelling Truth | 10 | B Wheeler | M D Griffith | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Barber | 4 | Dylan Gibbons | Richard Litt | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 4 | The Big Goodbye | 12 | Ceejay Graham | R L Heathcote | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 12 | He''s Heaven | 3 | Luke Rolls | Desleigh Forster | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Lady Extreme | 13 | Alysha Collett | Blake Ryan | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Tribeca Star | 7 | Ashley Morgan | M J Dunn | 54kg | $4.60 |
| 8th | 6 | Midnight In Tokyo | 2 | Damien Thornton | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 19 | Rhythm Is A Dancer | 16 | Mitchell Bell | B F Cavanough | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Boom Torque | 15 | Jake Bayliss | M J Dunn | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Flying Crazy | 14 | Ben Looker | Jake Hull | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Sinawann | 5 | Ms M Weir | Aiden St Vincent | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 13th | 18 | The Face | 11 | Shae Wilkes | A P Ball | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 14th | 2 | Prince Of Boom | 20 | Aaron Bullock | R L Heathcote | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 15th | 16 | Maximum Vortex | 17 | Siena Grima | Ethan Ensby | 54kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Metalart | 19 | K M Schweida | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | At Witz End | 9 | N Masuda | Daniel Bowen | 54kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Burning Bell | 18 | Mollie Fitzgerald | A J Edmonds | 54kg | |
| Scr | 17 | The Great Houdini | 1 | G McFarlane | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Staffa | 8 | Holly Williams | 54kg |
Rabbit Ride Share Showcase Hcp (C2)
Beauer presents as the top selection with consistent recent form, including a close second last start. The slight class rise is offset by a weight drop, and the good track conditions should suit. Expect a strong finishing burst from midfield.
Colleano is a strong second pick, dropping in class and boasting a consistent place record. The gelding has proven ability to carry weight and a solid overall win rate. While the wide barrier and top weight are concerns, the class drop and consistency make him a major contender. May be suited by a fast-paced race.
Well-drawn and a proven performer at the distance, this mare has potential for further improvement. The class rise is a concern, but the good barrier and distance suitability make her a solid contender for the placings.
- 1st4CaracoronJake Bayliss$6.00
- 2nd1ColleanoDamien Thornton$3.70
- 3rd5BeauerCourtney Bellamy$5.00
- 4th7Shine Like It DoesJack Baker$19.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Caracoron | 10 | Jake Bayliss | Jordan Lee | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Colleano | 12 | Damien Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 59kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 5 | Beauer | 7 | Courtney Bellamy | Paul Murray | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Shine Like It Does | 8 | Jack Baker | Ms L Longmire | 53kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Arrabbiata | 3 | Ms M Weir | Melanie O''Gorman | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Think Romance | 1 | Ashley Morgan | Lee & Cherie Curtis | 55.5kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 9 | Woodland Wonder | 4 | N Masuda | David & Marcus Scanes | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Oakfield Peewee | 6 | Aaron Bullock | D Lane | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 11 | Flyball | 5 | Luke Rolls | S Farley | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Quick Shot | 11 | Ben Looker | Ms K Loy | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Fractional | 9 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Samantha McGuren | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Our Sparky | 2 | Owen Glue | 55kg |
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