Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Tuesday 28 October 2025
Our top pick won 0 of 6 races at Grafton. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Andros brings the strongest recent form to this race with three seconds and a third from his last five starts. Has placed at this track and distance previously and appears ready to break through after consistent placings. The significant class drop works strongly in his favor.
Flaming Genesis is second-up from a spell and should improve sharply on his last start fourth. The strong jockey booking of Matthew McGuren is significant, and from barrier 5 should get an ideal run.
Nienna brings strong staying credentials with consecutive thirds at 1890m and 2150m in her last two starts. She's clearly looking for this trip and has been building fitness through her preparation. Gets in well at the weights as a mare and should be strong late.
Zougo Boss represents excellent value given his consistent form and raw ability. Has placed in 4 of his 14 starts and should get the perfect run from barrier 4.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Flaming Genesis | 5 | Matthew Mc Guren | S B Lee | 59kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 6 | Zougo Boss | 4 | Andrew Mallyon | Wayne Brown | 59kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 1 | Andros | 7 | Yvette Lewis | P G Randall | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Shez Mysterious | 2 | Siena Grima | Ethan Ensby | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Jump In The Line | 6 | Chris Taylor | Kevin King | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Kendyacatchme | 3 | Noriyuki Masuda | Ms V McLennan | 59kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Future Hero | 1 | L Richardson | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Nienna | 8 | Robbie P Downey | Jay Bellamy | 57kg |
Lightly-raced 3YO gelding showing strong progression with placings in both career starts. Finished a close 2nd last start at Port Macquarie over this distance 18 days ago. Has drawn perfectly in barrier 2 which should allow him to settle in a prominent position. The Scott Henley-trained runner appears ready to break through.
J D Shelton-trained gelding with excellent Grafton record, placing in both previous track starts including once over this distance. Resumes from a spell but has shown ability fresh. McGuren knows the horse well and should give him every chance from a middle draw.
S B Lee-trained mare who has shown ability with two third placings from five starts including one at this track. Gets the benefit of first-time blinkers which could provide the improvement needed to break through. Has drawn well in barrier 4 and should get a nice run in transit. The addition of Andrew Mallyon is a positive jockey booking.
Gets in with just 55kg and has drawn favorably in barrier 7. The stable also has Dijon Autre engaged, suggesting they've targeted this race. Worth including as a value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Monaco Flyer | 6 | Matthew Mc Guren | J D Shelton | 59kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 11 | Immortal Storm | 2 | Dylan Turner | Scott Henley | 56.5kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 7 | Dandeelion Wishes | 1 | Mikayla Weir | P J Evans | 57kg | $81.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Red Chick | 7 | Luke Rolls | Jake Hull | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Rock On Angel | 4 | Andrew Mallyon | S B Lee | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Chop Chop Go | 8 | Damien Thornton | Renita Beaton | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Wakadaisho | 9 | Bella Youngberry | S B Lee | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Powerful Dolphins | 12 | Raymond Spokes | Jason Reilly | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Dijon Autre | 10 | Ben Looker | Jake Hull | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Small Fortune | 11 | Anthony Allen | J D Shelton | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Oppa | 5 | Grady Spokes | Jason Reilly | 56kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Victory Melody | 3 | Robbie P Downey | Tenille Ranger | 59kg |
Confederate Lady brings the strongest recent form into this race with a convincing win at Port Macquarie just 17 days ago. Her second-up record is solid and she's shown consistent ability across various track conditions.
What A Rush brings strong winning form into this race with a last-start victory in Class 2 company. Her overall record shows an impressive win strike rate of 38%, and she's proven adaptable across various track conditions. Mapped to be on-pace from barrier 5, she should get every chance in a race where the track bias favors leaders. The class rise is the main query.
Dusan brings solid credentials with consistent recent form including a close second at Murwillumbah last start. While he's yet to win at Grafton from five attempts, he has placed three times at the track. The top weight is a concern, but he should be right in the finish.
While he's been off the scene for 261 days, his first-up statistics suggest he can fire fresh. The good barrier draw and light weight are additional positives.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Call Me Super | 1 | Jon Grisedale | T M Whittington | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Kevin Mckeen | 3 | Stephen Cummins | B J Dodson | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Pressalong | 2 | Luke Rolls | S B Lee | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Confederate Lady | 7 | Ben Looker | Scott Henley | 56.5kg | $2.70 |
| 5th | 3 | Amaya's Secret | 4 | Bella Youngberry | S B Lee | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 2 | What A Rush | 5 | Emily Farr | R N Godbolt | 57kg | $3.80 |
| 7th | 5 | Rock The Joint | 8 | Dylan Stanley | Daniel Stanley | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Spoiler | 6 | Mikayla Weir | Fleur Henley | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Dusan | 9 | Matthew Mc Guren | Samantha McGuren | 59kg | $5.50 |
So Sain brings the strongest recent form into this race with a close 2nd at Grafton two starts back followed by a 3rd at Port Macquarie. Has drawn perfectly in barrier 1 which should allow her to secure a good position. The step up to 1420m looks ideal.
Homeland is a consistent performer who has placed 4 times from 14 starts including strong form at this track (0-1-2 from 6 starts). The addition of a tongue tie for the first time could help his breathing and provide improvement. Raymond Spokes knows this track well and should give him every chance from barrier 5.
Mccosker showed promise on debut with a 3rd placing at Murwillumbah. The addition of winkers for the first time should help him focus better, and he's drawn well in barrier 2. The Matthew McGuren/Peter Sinclair combination is strong at this track.
The quick backup (9 days) suggests he's fit and ready to go.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Highwire Girl | 9 | Luke Rolls | J D Shelton | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | So Sain | 1 | Noriyuki Masuda | Ethan Ensby | 57kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 3 | Mccosker | 2 | Matthew Mc Guren | Peter G Sinclair | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Bails | 8 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Homeland | 5 | Raymond Spokes | G J Howells | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Rufus Atticus | 4 | Siena Grima | Ms S Grills | 59kg | $3.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Righteous Brother | 6 | Ben Looker | S J Bennett | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Rainsitpours | 3 | Anthony Allen | Ms V McLennan | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Comicon | 10 | Mikayla Weir | P J Evans | 59kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Oppa | 7 | Jason Reilly | 59kg |
While rising in class, his tactical versatility and good barrier draw should allow him to position well in what looks to be a fast-tempo race. Has won on soft going (1 from 8) and should handle the heavy conditions based on his racing style.
Swift Charm comes in second-up from a spell with a solid second-up record (4: 1-1-0). Has placed twice from five starts at Grafton and is dropping in class. His recent form includes a second placing at Grafton over 1410m on soft going. The heavy track is the main query, but his tactical speed and class drop offset this concern.
Dark Chill comes off a last-start win at Murwillumbah over 1550m and has won 3 of his last 6 starts. While facing a significant class rise, his recent form is hard to ignore. The heavy track is the main query, but his strong form and improving profile make him a genuine contender.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Intoxel | 8 | Anthony Allen | A Parramore | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Swift Charm | 6 | Grady Spokes | B J Dodson | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Prime Asset | 5 | Bella Youngberry | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Change The Date | 7 | Jon Grisedale | B D Bellamy | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Eighty Eight Stars | 4 | Siena Grima | Ms S Grills | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Mission To Win | 10 | Sally Taylor | 57kg | $15.00 | |
| 7th | 4 | Scotland | 12 | Emily Farr | Ms K Owen | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Fifteen Rounds | 11 | Andrew Mallyon | Wayne Brown | 61.5kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Air Marshal | 2 | Damien Thornton | Renita Beaton | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Dark Chill | 3 | Ethan Ensby | 55.5kg | $7.00 | |
| Scr | 11 | Credit Controller | 1 | Jason Reilly | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Vendemmia | 9 | Ethan Ensby | 55kg |
Her recent form is strong with a close 2nd last start at Gold Coast over 1100m. The inside draw suits, and she's dropping in class. While unproven at Grafton, her versatile racing pattern should adapt well to this track. The expected fast tempo will suit her finishing style.
Her heavy track credentials (1 win from 2 starts) are significant for today's conditions. While her recent form has been declining, the return to a preferred track and suitable conditions could spark improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Dizzy Dee | 7 | Jett Newman | Shane Everson | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Kahlua Girl | 3 | Dylan Turner | P L Shailer | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 2 | Critical Time | 4 | Ben Looker | Scott Henley | 61.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Chilliwack | 6 | Bella Youngberry | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Rainbow Lass | 10 | Paige Fergusson-Smith | Ethan Ensby | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Veloce Meteor | 9 | Damien Thornton | Adam Campton | 61.5kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 6 | Star Emblem | 2 | Grady Spokes | Cathy Chapman | 57kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Certified Copy | 12 | Courtney Ferris | S B Laming | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Canavese | 11 | P L Shailer | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | High Class Roller | 5 | Matthew Mc Guren | M J Dunn | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Lovecats | 8 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 55kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Miss Madigan | 1 | Siena Grima | Jason Reilly | 55kg |
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