★ Top pick2nd
2Amaya's Secret
New South Wales · Thursday 5 March 2026
Grafton tips and results
Our top pick won 4 of 8 races at Grafton. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won4/850%
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Top pick placed6/875%
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Vines at 139 Country Boosted Hcp (C2)
13:15 local1015mClass 2$30,000
Winner4. SuperstitiousSP $3.40
2nd pickWon
4Superstitious
3rd pick8th
5Mawsons Expedition
Blinkers debut adds upside; consistent form in lower grades, fitness edge, though class rise tempers vs leaders like #2.
Value pick3rd
6Diamondsaremio
- 1st4SuperstitiousDylan Turner$3.40
- 2nd2Amaya's SecretBenjamin Osmond$3.00
- 3rd6DiamondsaremioAshley Morgan$6.50
- 4th7AureateYvette Lewis$15.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Superstitious | 2 | Dylan Turner | M J Dunn | 57.5kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Amaya's Secret | 3 | Benjamin Osmond | S B Lee | 58.5kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Diamondsaremio | 4 | Ashley Morgan | Sally Taylor | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Aureate | 8 | Yvette Lewis | G N Nielsen | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Homeland | 6 | Raymond Spokes | G J Howells | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Onigiri | 5 | Kirk Matheson | D W Dwane | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Sir Havachat | 7 | Danny Peisley | Shane Everson | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 5 | Mawsons Expedition | 1 | Noriyuki Masuda | Samantha McGuren | 56kg | $9.50 |
Nuturf Mdn Hcp
13:50 local1420mMaiden$27,000
Winner2. Coastal CowboySP $3.20
★ Top pick6th
10Savanna Golden Boy
Best soft track exposure in field (5:0-1-0) critical on Soft 5. Significant class drop from BM50, barrier 3 suits midfield map. Moderate-fast tempo playable.
2nd pick3rd
6Bassett's Choice
Soft experience directly relevant today. Barrier 6 suits midfield in moderate-fast tempo on fair Grafton layout. Elite stable elevates above maiden peers despite no wins.
3rd pickScratched
1Spot On The Moon
Barrier 2 ideal for likely leader role on fair Grafton 1400m. Consistent class level, fitness sharp at 19 days. Moderate-fast tempo suits forward map.
Value pick5th
4Easy Trapezee
Improved sharply to 4th latest, barrier 1 now ideal for forward run. Low weight, improving trend in lightly-raced 3yo. Soft track proven, map suits moderate tempo.
- 1st2Coastal CowboyDylan Turner$3.20
- 2nd8Kiss'n DancePeter Graham$12.00
- 3rd6Bassett's ChoiceBenjamin Osmond$2.35
- 4th5Pacific ReelGrady Spokes$20.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Coastal Cowboy | 5 | Dylan Turner | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 58kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 8 | Kiss'n Dance | 8 | Peter Graham | Fleur Henley | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Bassett's Choice | 6 | Benjamin Osmond | C J Waller | 55kg | $2.35 |
| 4th | 5 | Pacific Reel | 7 | Grady Spokes | Shannon Manwarring | 54.5kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Easy Trapezee | 1 | Jeff Kehoe | Allan Kehoe | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Savanna Golden Boy | 3 | Damien Boche | Jordan Lee | 55kg | $3.80 |
| 7th | 7 | Bee Sun | 4 | Jon Grisedale | N H Boyle | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Spot On The Moon | 2 | Ashley Morgan | Stirling Osland | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Launcher | 9 | Karl Zechner | Allan Chau | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Powerful Dolphins | 10 | Shannon Manwarring | 55kg |
Inspirations Paint Mdn Plate
14:25 local1720mMaiden$27,000
Winner9. Always A RainbowSP $1.40
★ Top pickWon
9Always A Rainbow
Soft 5 unproven but youth/fitness outweighs.
2nd pick3rd
10Elegant Force
Barrier 1 perfect for Grafton fairness, likely tempo suits forward run. Recent 1500m 4th shows staying promise at distance.
3rd pick4th
3Turpin's Torment
Class drop aids, barrier 2 suits midfield map on fair track. Soft experience (19 soft starts) but long win drought caps top billing. Reliable place chance in volatile maiden.
Value pick7th
7Shark Park
Gear changes (visors, hanoverian nose band) indicate preparation for win. Barrier 3 suits, distance uptick positive for Grafton stamina test.
- 1st9Always A RainbowAshley Morgan$1.40
- 2nd4Dual MasteryDamien Boche$12.00
- 3rd10Elegant ForceBenjamin Osmond$8.00
- 4th3Turpin's TormentCassey Williams$16.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Always A Rainbow | 4 | Ashley Morgan | Stirling Osland | 56.5kg | $1.40 |
| 2nd | 4 | Dual Mastery | 9 | Damien Boche | Emma Fouchard | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Elegant Force | 1 | Benjamin Osmond | K A Lees | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Turpin's Torment | 2 | Cassey Williams | R J Knight | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Some Girls | 10 | Emily Farr | Jason Reilly | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Righteous Brother | 8 | Danny Peisley | S J Bennett | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Shark Park | 3 | Dylan Turner | Marcus Wilson | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Powerful Dolphins | 7 | Grady Spokes | Shannon Manwarring | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Nightsphere | 6 | Peter Graham | Fleur Henley | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Cultural Attache | 5 | Karl Zechner | Allan Chau | 59kg |
GJR Sheetmetal (Bm58)
15:00 local2230mBenchmark 58$27,000
Winner5. Champagne RougeSP $3.70
★ Top pick4th
3Vermeer
Distance proven with 2 wins from 6; recent 2nd at track/distance behind stronger field.
2nd pick3rd
2Mr Plume
Mr Plume building fitness with recent BM58 win on soft5; barrier 2 sets up perfect forward run as likely leader in moderate-slow tempo. Grafton 3rd two-back at 2200m shows suitability; soft handling proven.
3rd pickScratched
1Aldeenaary
Significant class drop from BM65/78 to BM58 is key edge in this low-reliability race. Barrier 3 suits midfield settling in moderate-slow tempo on fair Grafton staying track.
Value pick5th
6Redadel
Rising class but raw speed trumps in BM58 volatility; light weight and fitness positive despite soft query.
- 1st5Champagne RougeDylan Turner$3.70
- 2nd4Hurricane RosieBenjamin Osmond$3.60
- 3rd2Mr PlumeLiberty Smyth$5.50
- 4th3VermeerCassey Williams$2.80
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Champagne Rouge | 5 | Dylan Turner | Ms P Barron | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 4 | Hurricane Rosie | 8 | Benjamin Osmond | S B Laming | 59kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 2 | Mr Plume | 2 | Liberty Smyth | Sally Taylor | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Vermeer | 1 | Cassey Williams | S B Lee | 59.5kg | $2.80 |
| 5th | 6 | Redadel | 6 | Grady Spokes | B D Bellamy | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Shillong | 7 | Jasen Watkins | L J Clapham | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Sir Zino | 9 | Jon Grisedale | Ms V McLennan | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 7 | My Girl Zarlie | 4 | Noriyuki Masuda | Ms S Pepper | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Aldeenaary | 3 | Amelia Heinrich | Allan Chau | 59.5kg |
Clarence Valley Wholesalers Country Boosted Mdn Plate
15:35 local1190mMaiden$30,000
Winner11. JoanjettSP $1.80
★ Top pickWon
11Joanjett
Unbroken run of consistent placings (54222) with narrow margins shows she's primed to win. Fast tempo suits her midfield style over backmarkers (0% win rate).
2nd pick6th
7Jennibelle
Light weight, in-form apprentice, and recent Grafton exposure suit Soft 5 conditions. Fast tempo and neutral barriers favour her closing style. Proxy form strong despite limited starts; better than recent beaten margins suggest.
3rd pick4th
1Hezanuff
Soft 5 OK (5:0-0-1), midfield map suits fast tempo.
Value pick3rd
6Graceful Warrior
Barrier 6 perfect for midfield/fast tempo, new gear could sharpen.
- 1st11JoanjettAshley Morgan$1.80
- 2nd8Sol FiliaDamien Boche$12.00
- 3rd6Graceful WarriorKirk Matheson$13.00
- 4th1HezanuffEmily Farr$4.60
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Joanjett | 3 | Ashley Morgan | M J Dunn | 56.5kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 8 | Sol Filia | 7 | Damien Boche | S B Lee | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Graceful Warrior | 6 | Kirk Matheson | A Parramore | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Hezanuff | 4 | Emily Farr | C R Manson | 57kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 2 | Kobi Express | 1 | Dylan Turner | Samantha McGuren | 59kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Jennibelle | 11 | Grady Spokes | J D Shelton | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Not So Dubious | 2 | Jon Grisedale | Wayne S Lawson | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Taverna | 8 | Stephen Cummins | H R Dew | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Washik | 9 | Noriyuki Masuda | Ms J Pratten | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Uncle Darby'sdream | 5 | Bailie Baker | C J O'Reilly | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 3 | And One | 10 | Yvette Lewis | G N Nielsen | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Dance Gavin Dance | 12 | Owen Glue | 58.5kg |
Winters Air (Bm74)
16:10 local1190mBenchmark 74$27,000
Winner5. Poseidon's SonSP $2.15
★ Top pickWon
5Poseidon's Son
Poseidon's Son tops form assessment with dominant recent wins including track victory at near distance (1183m Grafton BM58). Recent Lismore BM66 win shows fitness despite class rise. Barrier concern offset by prior wide success.
2nd pick2nd
8Immortality
Immortality shows sharp recent form with Ballina win and close 2nd at Murwillumbah. High place rate, distance suited.
3rd pickScratched
10Cabsav
Recent Lismore 2nd behind Poseidon Son same race; soft track proven extensively. Barrier 5, light weight suit fast tempo. Value place chance in volatile BM74 despite class jump; track bias neutral favors experience.
Value pick3rd
9Count Nicholas
Proxy strength in trainer/jockey combo at track; overlay vs assessed fair line.
- 1st5Poseidon's SonLiberty Smyth$2.15
- 2nd8ImmortalityDylan Turner$3.60
- 3rd9Count NicholasBella Youngberry$14.00
- 4th7Eagle Hawk StarBenjamin Osmond$9.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Poseidon's Son | 10 | Liberty Smyth | M J Dunn | 55kg | $2.15 |
| 2nd | 8 | Immortality | 3 | Dylan Turner | Jordan Lee | 57kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 9 | Count Nicholas | 4 | Bella Youngberry | Adam Campton | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Eagle Hawk Star | 9 | Benjamin Osmond | Jordan Lee | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Decisive Lass | 8 | Yvette Lewis | G N Nielsen | 60kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Bow | 7 | Poppie Gorton | Donna Grisedale | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 11 | Kyogle Kid | 2 | Bailie Baker | C J O'Reilly | 52kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Peony | 11 | Grady Spokes | Jason Reilly | 61kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 4 | The Kewess | 6 | Ashley Morgan | M J Dunn | 60kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Daytona | 1 | Noriyuki Masuda | D S Smith | 61kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Cabsav | 5 | Peter Graham | J D Shelton | 55kg |
Merlandi Farrier Services Hcp (C1)
16:50 local1190mClass 1$27,000
Winner9. The RookieSP $7.00
★ Top pick3rd
1Jade Trees
Jade Trees tops form assessment with proven wet track ability (1 win/1 place from 3 soft/heavy starts), recent dominant maiden win on Heavy 9 from barrier 4 carrying 57kg. Barrier 1 perfect for likely leader in very fast tempo on Soft 5 Grafton chute start.
2nd pickWon
9The Rookie
Consistent recent form with Grafton placings, barrier 5 ideal for midfield in fast tempo.
3rd pick2nd
2Referees
Improving (41), Peisley 100% combo. Wide barrier 14 tests in fast tempo but proven leader on fair Grafton chute. Soft 5 unproven but good track record edges it into top 3 over less proven rivals.
Value pick5th
10Midwest Princess
Barrier 4 perfect, second up from spell in fitness window. Recent 7th flattered by speedmap (fast tempo suits), class drop in volatile BM58/CL1.
- 1st9The RookieYvette Lewis$7.00
- 2nd2RefereesDanny Peisley$3.60
- 3rd1Jade TreesGrady Spokes$2.40
- 4th8OfcourseiamAshley Morgan$17.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | The Rookie | 5 | Yvette Lewis | G N Nielsen | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Referees | 14 | Danny Peisley | Peter G Sinclair | 58.5kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 1 | Jade Trees | 1 | Grady Spokes | B J Dodson | 57kg | $2.40 |
| 4th | 8 | Ofcourseiam | 9 | Ashley Morgan | Allan Kehoe | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Midwest Princess | 4 | Kirk Matheson | Jason Reilly | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Glam | 11 | Dylan Turner | M J Dunn | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Cianwood City | 8 | Bella Youngberry | Shane Everson | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Darling Take Care | 6 | Benjamin Osmond | Marcus Wilson | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Miss Waterline | 3 | Damien Boche | Jordan Lee | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Monaco Flyer | 10 | Peter Graham | J D Shelton | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 13 | No Ragrets | 2 | Bailie Baker | Carolyn Halliday | 52.5kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Ancient Scent | 12 | Damien Boutet | Declan Maher | 58kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Miss Mclaren | 7 | Karl Zechner | Adam Campton | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Mini Angel | 15 | Samantha McGuren | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Prestige Ice | 13 | Jordan Lee | 57kg |
Bands Brews & BBQ''s 15 March (Bm58)
17:30 local1420mBenchmark 58$27,000
Winner2. SpillsSP $4.20
★ Top pickWon
2Spills
Spills stands out on pure form with exceptional Grafton record (19 starts, 4 wins) including recent BM58 win over 1410m here. Soft 5 record solid (12:1-2-2).
2nd pick8th
10Headstrong
Fast tempo suits forward run from gate. Lacks local form but raw speed edges it over locals for place claims in fair Grafton layout. Not top due to Spills' venue dominance.
3rd pick2nd
7Lady Alabama
Form 04x61124166 shows fitness. Fast tempo may suit if midfield, but backmarker in speed map and barrier 11 limits win claims. Strong place chance in BM58 volatility.
Value pick6th
5Montgomery
Significant class drop from BM74, proven wet tracker (8:1-1-1 Soft).
- 1st2SpillsBailie Baker$4.20
- 2nd7Lady AlabamaElla Drew$9.00
- 3rd1Zou Big BoyGabrielle Johnston$10.00
- 4th16Rock The Machine$61.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Spills | 6 | Bailie Baker | Wayne S Lawson | 60.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 7 | Lady Alabama | 11 | Ella Drew | L J Clapham | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Zou Big Boy | 5 | Gabrielle Johnston | Ms L Selby | 62kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 16 | Rock The Machine | 14 | Cathy Chapman | 56.5kg | $61.00 | |
| 5th | 14 | Warrant | 7 | Jon Grisedale | Ms V McLennan | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Montgomery | 15 | Grady Spokes | Jason Reilly | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Autumn Miss | 3 | Liberty Smyth | M J Dunn | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 10 | Headstrong | 1 | Ashley Morgan | Marcus Wilson | 59.5kg | $2.20 |
| 9th | 11 | Havieron | 4 | Stephen Traecey | Donna Stoddart | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Cosmic Coco | 12 | Bella Youngberry | Samantha McGuren | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Castel Trosino | 8 | Danny Peisley | T A Commerford | 60.5kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Labarna | 2 | Damien Boche | Jordan Lee | 58kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Monarch Express | 16 | Jordan Lee | 62kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Amarone | 14 | Ms K Owen | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | She's Enuff | 17 | Emily Farr | Jason Reilly | 53kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Neoclassicism | 13 | Allan Chau | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Sources Link | 9 | J D Shelton | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Raised By Wolves | 10 | B D Bellamy | 55kg |
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