Grafton tips and results

Our price $2.20 · SP $1.70 · Andrew Mallyon

Rupestris brings the strongest form credentials despite having just one career start. The significant class drop from Open company to a Maiden is a major positive, and being gelded since his last run should see improvement.

Our price $8.00 · SP $18.00 · Ben Looker

The removal of blinkers could help him settle better in what's likely to be a fast-tempo race. While he's yet to place in 6 career starts, his recent form has been consistent, and the booking of Ben Looker is a positive. Represents each-way value.

Our price $8.50 · SP $11.00 · Noriyuki Masuda

Her soft track record is impressive with 2 wins from 5 starts, and she'll receive weight from the male runners. The class rise is a concern, but she's shown enough ability to be competitive.

Our price $4.50 · SP $15.00 · Noriyuki Masuda

He's been improving with each run this preparation and appears ready to peak. While drawn wide in barrier 10, he should be able to find cover midfield and finish strongly. The step up to 1710m looks suitable based on his racing pattern, and he carries a light weight of 56.5kg. Represents excellent place value.

Our price $5.50 · SP $4.60 · Rory Hutchings

Elite Delight brings strong recent form, finishing a close second last start at Moruya over 1650m. While drawn wide in barrier 9, she should be able to find cover midfield and finish strongly. The step up to 1710m looks suitable based on her racing pattern, and she represents solid each-way value.

Our price $12.00 · SP $26.00 · Cassey Williams

Turpin's Torment brings solid recent form with consecutive third placings, including one at this track and distance. The gelding has a good record at Grafton over this trip (7:0-1-2) and drops significantly in class from his last start. While he's yet to break through for a win, his consistency makes him a genuine place chance.

Our price $8.00 · SP $12.00 · Damien Thornton

Resuming 3YO gelding who showed ability in his brief career, placing 3rd in stronger company last preparation. The Marcus Wilson-trained runner gets the services of Damien Thornton and drops significantly in class for this assignment. First-up record is a query but the stable wouldn't bring him to Grafton without expecting a forward showing.

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.50 · Bella Youngberry

With 8 wins from 29 starts overall and experience at this distance, he's a reliable performer. The inside barrier draw is perfect for his front-running style, especially with the track showing a leaders advantage. The weight (58.5kg) is the main concern, but his tactical speed should put him in the finish.

Our price $6.00 · SP $3.20 · Madeline Owen

While his win rate is modest (12%), he's placed in 29% of starts and should be suited by the likely fast tempo.

Our price $3.20 · SP $3.00 · Jett Newman

Her Grafton record (5: 0-2-2) shows she handles this track well, and the lightweight of 53.5kg is a significant advantage. While rising in class is a concern, her recent form suggests she's ready to break through for a win.

Our price $4.00 · SP $4.20 · Madeline Owen

Amarone brings a perfect second-up record (2: 2-0-0) and excellent recent form, finishing 3rd last start. While rising in class is a concern, his barrier 1 draw should allow him to secure a good position, and his second-up pattern suggests he'll be at peak fitness.

Our price $5.00 · SP $6.00 · Damien Thornton

Risk For Reward comes off a last-start win and brings solid credentials at this distance (10: 1-3-2). His consistency is a major asset with 7 placings from 16 starts, and barrier 3 should allow him to secure a good position.

Our price $7.50 · SP $15.00 · Raymond Spokes

The quick 10-day backup suggests fitness won't be an issue, and his lightweight of 55kg is advantageous.

Our price $3.80 · SP $6.50 · Damien Thornton

Amalgamation brings the strongest recent form, winning last start over 2400m at Sunshine Coast. He's dropping in class from a BM68 and has been racing consistently with a 3rd placing two starts back. His versatile racing pattern allows him to settle midfield and finish strongly, which suits Grafton's fair layout. With Damien Thornton aboard and a weight drop, he represents the standout winning chance.

Our price $8.00 · SP $19.00 · Peter Graham

Dipierdomenico produced an eye-catching run for 2nd at this track and class last start, finishing strongly from back in the field. His form has been building nicely with a win three starts back over 1900m on heavy ground. The step up to 2370m looks suitable based on his finishing efforts, and he maps to get a nice run from barrier 10. With Peter Graham aboard, he represents strong each-way value.

Our price $6.00 · SP $8.00 · Mikayla Weir

He's been racing consistently with a win three starts back and should appreciate the genuine tempo expected. Mikayla Weir knows how to ride this track well, and from barrier 12, he'll likely settle midfield with cover before producing a strong finishing burst.

Our price $2.80 · SP $3.30 · Siena Grima

Progressive 3YO filly coming off a dominant maiden win at this track. Drawn perfectly in barrier 5 and gets in with just 55kg. The expected fast tempo should suit her racing pattern, and she's proven at this track with a win and a second from three starts.

Our price $8.00 · SP $10.00 · Matthew Mc Guren

Coming off a solid 4th placing and has shown ability at similar distances. The wide barrier is a concern, but the fast tempo should allow her to find a position. Matthew McGuren knows the Grafton track well.