Archie Maximus looks well-placed dropping significantly in class. Has shown ability on soft tracks and draws ideally in barrier 7. Recent form is solid and the McGuren/Dunn combination is potent. Main concern is unproven at track/distance, but overall profile suggests he's the one to beat.
New South Wales · Sunday 20 July 2025
Grafton tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Grafton. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Andrew Tom Builder Pty Ltd Mdn Plate
Zaindara carries the lightest weight and has drawn well. The Dunn/Newman combination is a positive. Main concern is the lack of form data, making assessment challenging. However, the positives outweigh the negatives for a top 2 selection.
Kickoff has been consistent without winning and drops significantly in class. Proven on soft tracks and gets the services of Ben Looker. The wide barrier is a concern, as is the long spell, but the class drop and soft track ability make her a solid contender for the placings.
The addition of blinkers could spark improvement, and the inside barrier is advantageous. Limited race experience is a concern, but the potential for improvement makes this a speculative value selection.
- 1st14ZaindaraJett Newman$3.00
- 2nd12Archie MaximusMatthew Mc Guren$2.70
- 3rd13Midnight RabbleRaymond Spokes$11.00
- 4th7I''m GuessingKirk Matheson$41.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Zaindara | 6 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 53kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Archie Maximus | 7 | Matthew Mc Guren | M J Dunn | 56.5kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 13 | Midnight Rabble | 1 | Raymond Spokes | Allan Kehoe | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 7 | I''m Guessing | 13 | Kirk Matheson | G C Kilner | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Miss Madigan | 11 | Shannon Manwarring | 57kg | $19.00 | |
| 6th | 11 | Sol Filia | 5 | N Masuda | S B Lee | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Egyptian Lass | 14 | Jon Grisedale | T A Commerford | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Jacob''s Well | 3 | Stephen Cummins | Ms L Sheppard | 59kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Terratilli | 2 | Anna Roper | S B Lee | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 5 | The Big Ticket | 12 | Kacie Adams | Tom Higgins | 59kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Kickoff | 9 | Ben Looker | T J Bartley | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 12th | 3 | Santos El Halper | 4 | Teighan Worsnop | D B Campbell | 59kg | $20.00 |
| 13th | 2 | Major Freestone | 8 | Rhiannon Payne | S Hardy | 59kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 10 | So Sain | 10 | Ethan Ensby | 57kg |
Maclean Variety Meats (Bm58)
With Style impressed on debut with a dominant win and looks well-placed to lead here. The class rise is offset by a good weight and the likely soft track should suit. While inexperienced, the strong trainer/jockey combination and tactical advantage make her the top pick.
Snow Falcon is a consistent performer with a strong record at the track and distance. The mare has proven soft track form and is dropping in class, which offsets the top weight. While recent form is slightly below her best, the overall profile suggests she's a strong contender.
Cosmic Fortune has been racing consistently and should appreciate the likely fast tempo. Her soft track record is a plus, and the strong jockey booking is significant. While facing a slight class rise and unproven at the track, her overall profile suggests she can be competitive here.
Wanjina Rose comes off a recent win and has shown ability on soft tracks.
- 1st11Personal SpaceAnthony Allen$9.50
- 2nd1Snow FalconBella Youngberry$9.00
- 3rd2Miss WaterlineJett Newman$8.00
- 4th8SenaldaShae Wilkes$26.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Personal Space | 7 | Anthony Allen | Ms C Rode | 55kg | $9.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Snow Falcon | 3 | Bella Youngberry | Shane Everson | 61kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Miss Waterline | 9 | Jett Newman | Jordan Lee | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Senalda | 12 | Shae Wilkes | M N Howard | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Felasuvi | 4 | Matthew Mc Guren | A P Ball | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Wanjina Rose | 6 | Stephen Cummins | Brad Munro | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Emotional Appeal | 11 | Teighan Worsnop | Jason Reilly | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Cosmic Fortune | 2 | Anna Roper | S B Lee | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Twosret | 1 | Jon Grisedale | Daniel Wheeler | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 3 | With Style | 13 | Ben Looker | Chris & Corey Munce | 59.5kg | $2.25 |
| 11th | 13 | Welcome Back | 10 | E J Farr | Tom Higgins | 53kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Rephrase | 8 | N Masuda | Ms J M Smith | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Starlacca | 5 | Luke Rolls | Joseph Burges | 57kg |
Hooked On Seafood (Bm58)
The class drop is significant, and he has proven soft track ability. While the barrier draw is slightly unfavorable, his strong recent form and suitability to conditions make him the top selection.
Noble Missile presents a strong case with consistent recent form and an advantageous barrier draw. The significant class drop is a major positive, and his strong place record suggests reliability.
Love Rat offers a solid proposition with consistent form and proven soft track ability. The favorable barrier draw and competitive weight are positives, although he is rising in class.
His consistent form and proven soft track ability are positives, as is the advantageous barrier draw.
- 1st7Grey EffectsBen Looker$3.50
- 2nd5Love RatGlenn Cahill$6.00
- 3rd1Hidden HailBella Youngberry$10.00
- 4th6Noble MissileRaymond Spokes$4.60
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Grey Effects | 3 | Ben Looker | Colt Prosser | 58.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Love Rat | 2 | Glenn Cahill | Ms C Rode | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Hidden Hail | 12 | Bella Youngberry | Shane Everson | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Noble Missile | 5 | Raymond Spokes | T Fletcher | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 2 | Dune And Dusted | 15 | Shae Wilkes | P J Cunningham | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Bush Warrior | 7 | Anthony Allen | Daniel Stanley | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Where''s The Fire | 8 | Matthew Mc Guren | A P Ball | 61.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Another Wish | 4 | Luke Rolls | J D Shelton | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Carbrook | 11 | Peter Graham | M N Howard | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Sweden | 9 | Kacie Adams | Ms A Lee | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Eastowin | 14 | Teighan Worsnop | D B Campbell | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Old Timing Man | 6 | Jeff Kehoe | Shane Everson | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 13th | 10 | La Cache A Vin | 10 | Courtney Bellamy | B D Bellamy | 57kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Fenton | 13 | Indiana Turner | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Full Regalia | 1 | Leanne Boyd | Ms K Owen | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Bad Boy Darby | 16 | Jon Grisedale | Daniel Wheeler | 55kg |
Maclean Hotel (Bm58)
Smelter presents as the top selection, dropping sharply in class while carrying a manageable weight. His consistent form in higher grades and proven ability over similar distances bode well. The soft track shouldn't pose issues based on past performances. While untested at this exact trip, his stamina shouldn't be a concern.
Deemee shows improving form and should handle the soft track conditions. While stepping up in trip, her stamina shouldn't be an issue based on recent performances. The weight is manageable given her size and strength. The class rise is a slight concern, but her current form suggests she can be competitive here.
Dance Babe brings consistent form and a light weight into this race. The main query is the significant step up in distance, but the light weight should help her see out the trip. Class rise is a concern, but not insurmountable given her current form.
A proven soft track performer with consistent placing ability, he should appreciate the step up in distance. Recent form is a bit mixed, but the conditions of this race could suit.
- 1st3DeemeeMatthew Mc Guren$8.50
- 2nd10Memumza DivaStephen Cummins$31.00
- 3rd5Giddy Gan''s JoyDanny Peisley$5.00
- 4th7MimessiShae Wilkes$12.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Deemee | 8 | Matthew Mc Guren | S I Singleton | 61.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | Memumza Diva | 6 | Stephen Cummins | Ms L Thomson | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Giddy Gan''s Joy | 4 | Danny Peisley | S Foster | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Mimessi | 2 | Shae Wilkes | P J Cunningham | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Zaynudin | 13 | N Masuda | S B Lee | 62kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Smelter | 5 | Anthony Allen | Nicole Luke | 58.5kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 1 | Will To Excel | 1 | Jon Grisedale | James Ponsonby | 62.5kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 11 | Dance Babe | 7 | Jett Newman | Jay Bellamy | 53kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Big Hitter | 11 | Peter Graham | David & Marcus Scanes | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Nefi | 9 | Anna Roper | Aiden St Vincent | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 8 | I Ain''t Chicken | 12 | Luke Rolls | Josh Sweeney | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Thirteenth Man | 10 | Teighan Worsnop | S Farley | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Justifiably | 3 | Ben Looker | J C Deamer | 61kg |
Maclean Bowling Club Maclean Cup
With a proven record on soft tracks and a significant weight advantage, he's well-positioned to handle the class rise. The inside barrier draw is favorable for the conditions, and his consistent performances suggest he's ready for a peak run.
The likely fast tempo should suit his running style, and he carries a competitive weight. While unproven at the track and drawn wide, his overall form and ability to handle soft tracks make him a strong contender for the placings.
Starzam comes off a last-start win in similar company and has proven ability on soft tracks. His consistent recent form and suitability to the likely fast tempo are positives. While the wide barrier is a concern, his tactical speed should allow him to overcome this. The slight weight rise is offset by his current form.
Ostracised represents value based on his last-start heavy track win and proven soft track ability. While facing a class rise and drawn wide, his recent form and suitability to conditions make him an intriguing value proposition.
- 1st11OstracisedCourtney Bellamy$13.00
- 2nd4Xtra ApprovalShae Wilkes$14.00
- 3rd3Wild ChapMatthew Mc Guren$9.50
- 4th14Under Twenty TwoAnthony Allen$16.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Ostracised | 12 | Courtney Bellamy | Donna Grisedale | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Xtra Approval | 6 | Shae Wilkes | A P Ball | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Wild Chap | 10 | Matthew Mc Guren | A Newing | 60kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 14 | Under Twenty Two | 8 | Anthony Allen | A Parramore | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Gobbled | 2 | Stephen Cummins | B J Dodson | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Wanda River | 4 | Bella Youngberry | Ms S Grills | 53kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Starzam | 14 | Luke Rolls | Fleur Henley | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Bow | 1 | Jon Grisedale | Donna Grisedale | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Broken Hero | 11 | Kirk Matheson | N R Stewart | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Casirina | 5 | Teighan Worsnop | Samantha McGuren | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Matter Of Honour | 3 | Anna Roper | Lyndall Olson | 62kg | $4.40 |
| 12th | 9 | The Kewess | 13 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 53kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 2 | African Daisy | 9 | Ben Looker | J C Deamer | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Collay''s Spirit | 7 | Peter Graham | D J Graham | 56kg |
GM Accounting Maclean Mdn Hcp
Star Of Kongo stands out as the top selection based on consistent recent form, including a close second last start over this distance. Has proven ability on soft tracks and is well-weighted. The favorable barrier draw should allow for a positive position in running. While yet to break through for a win, all signs point to a breakthrough performance.
Flee With Me has been knocking on the door with consistent place performances. Strong record at the track and distance, including on soft going. The barrier is slightly awkward but with her running style, she should be able to overcome it. Represents a solid winning chance.
Strong Latte is showing signs of improvement with a last start placing. Has a good record at the track and distance and carries a lightweight.
Consistent recent form in similar grade and proven ability on soft tracks. Well-weighted and drawn favorably, which should allow for a positive position in running. The significant class drop is a big positive.
- 1st1Ayasaki$51.00
- 2nd2Flee With MeMatthew Mc Guren$3.00
- 3rd9Red DeerStephen Cummins$101.00
- 4th8RainsitpoursAnthony Allen$71.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Ayasaki | 10 | Ethan Ensby | 58kg | $51.00 | |
| 2nd | 2 | Flee With Me | 9 | Matthew Mc Guren | A Newing | 56.5kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Red Deer | 4 | Stephen Cummins | S Farley | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Rainsitpours | 11 | Anthony Allen | Ms V McLennan | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Dundee Tales | 12 | Peter Graham | Peter Graham | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Strong Latte | 7 | Shannon Manwarring | 56kg | $6.50 | |
| 7th | 7 | Minister Garrett | 1 | N Masuda | Samantha McGuren | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Star Lacy | 8 | E J Farr | Ms A Lee | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Smart Attack | 5 | Jeff Kehoe | Ms M De Gonneville | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Immortelle | 2 | Raymond Spokes | R Simonetta | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Star Of Kongo | 6 | Kacie Adams | R P Hartley | 56kg | $2.40 |
| 12th | 4 | Bedtime | 3 | Courtney Bellamy | B D Bellamy | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 13th | 3 | Adventure On | 13 | Jon Grisedale | D L Matts | 56kg | $61.00 |
The Carnival Is Over Country Boosted (Bm58)
While lacking extensive soft track experience, his consistency and weight advantage make him the top pick. The moderate-fast tempo should suit his running style, and his recent performances suggest he's ready to win again.
Spills has a strong chance as a likely leader with good early speed. His track record and recent win over a similar distance are positive factors. While carrying top weight is a concern, his ability to handle soft tracks makes him a solid contender in these conditions.
Risk For Reward shows consistent form and an ability to handle soft tracks. The advantageous barrier and suitable race tempo work in his favor. However, the significant class rise and limited experience at this distance present challenges. Still, his recent performances suggest he could be competitive here.
Meghan offers value as a consistent place-getter with a lightweight chance. Her recent form is competitive, and the good barrier draw is advantageous. While her win strike rate is low and she's unproven at this distance, her consistency and weight advantage make her an interesting longshot in this field.
- 1st2SpillsMatthew Mc Guren$5.00
- 2nd3DupontTeighan Worsnop$8.50
- 3rd1ShowmanShae Wilkes$7.00
- 4th6Secret KeeperBen Looker$9.50
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Spills | 10 | Matthew Mc Guren | G C Kilner | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Dupont | 9 | Teighan Worsnop | D W Dwane | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Showman | 14 | Shae Wilkes | Jordan Lee | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Secret Keeper | 1 | Ben Looker | Aiden St Vincent | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 13 | Flyball | 8 | Bella Youngberry | S Farley | 53kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 11 | Sun Topaze | 6 | Peter Graham | Shane Everson | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Meghan | 4 | Jon Grisedale | Donna Grisedale | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Risk For Reward | 7 | N Masuda | S B Lee | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Sharman Pete | 12 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Lampkin Lane | 11 | Jeff Kehoe | Shane Everson | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 5 | He''s Poplar | 3 | Luke Rolls | Jordan Lee | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 12th | 15 | Bellabatoota | 5 | Kacie Adams | H R Dew | 55kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Wee Kahuna | 2 | Raymond Spokes | Aiden St Vincent | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Shackamaxon | 15 | Kirk Matheson | Joseph Burges | 56kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Bellascent | 13 | Joseph Burges | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Gold Something | 16 | Ms M De Gonneville | 55kg |
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