Grafton tips and results

Our price $9.00 · SP $7.00 · Ben Looker

Time Has Come is a debutant but draws the perfect inside gate for Grafton's strongly leader-biased circuit. Jockey Ben Looker is riding at 25% wins over his last 20 rides, a clear positive signal. The gelding's only trial was a close second on Soft 6 behind Fierce Fire, suggesting he possesses early speed. With blinkers applied for the first time and a likely forward ride from barrier 1, he maps ideally to sit on the speed and be hard to run down in this moderate maiden field.

Our price $20.00 · SP $5.00 · Bella Youngberry

That run was similar to Profit In Paradise who was also 6th. She maps awkwardly from barrier 14, but jockey Bella Youngberry is in outstanding form with 4 wins from her last 20 rides. The removal of winkers may help her relax more and finish off better.

Our price $2.50 · SP $2.20 · Jake Bayliss

Sheriff's Star presents as the most consistent runner in the field with consecutive seconds at Grafton over 1635m, including on a Soft 6. He has strong soft track credentials and draws ideally in barrier 4 to secure a forward position. While the maiden win eludes him, this race suits his profile with a slow tempo likely to favour his sustained finishing burst. The clear top pick.

Our price $3.50 · SP $3.40 · Cejay Graham

Kiwi Harmony is a genuine threat with her barrier 1 draw giving her every chance to control the race. The step up to 1720m is the main query, but her breeding and tactical speed suggest she will handle it. A strong place chance.

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.50 · Dylan Turner

Pressipitating ran well at Grafton last time, finishing third over 1635m on soft, just half a length behind Sheriff's Star. She is consistent and the visors first up may provide the edge. From barrier 8 she will need to use early speed to hold a spot, but if she can, she is a strong place chance.

Our price $7.00 · SP $14.00 · Brandon Lerena

Need For Spieth is a lightly raced 3yo gelding who is 2-for-2 on Soft surfaces and already a Grafton winner. He returned from a spell with a determined BM55 win at Toowoomba, suggesting residual ability. Second-up, with visors applied, he can improve further. The fast pace from many leaders should allow him to settle just behind and strike late.

Our price $10.00 · SP $26.00 · Jake Bayliss

Rupestris is a Grafton specialist with a win and a second at the track, both on Soft ground. He returned from a poor patch to run 3rd in a CL1 at Ballina on Heavy10, suggesting he is coming back to form. Dropping 2kg to 55kg and with a track bias that can favour on-speed runners, he maps to be handy from barrier 8.

Our price $25.00 · SP $51.00 · Olivia Dalton

No Woman No Cry is a progressive maiden gelding who has improved with every run, culminating in a strong 3rd at Inverell over 1400m on Good4. The fast pace setup should allow him to be finishing on.

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.50 · Noriyuki Masuda

Their Finest Hour brings exceptional recent form with two straight wins, both on heavy tracks which bodes well for the Soft 5 surface. The jockey combination is perfect, having won both previous rides. The main concern is the class rise from BM58 to Class 3, but the gelding has shown enough ability and should be competitive. Maps for a forward position from barrier 6, crucial at Grafton where front-three at 400m dominate.

Our price $10.00 · SP $13.00 · Grady Spokes

He handles soft ground well and has the speed to overcome the wide draw if he jumps cleanly. The main risk is the wide alley, but if he crosses, he'll be hard to run down.

Our price $8.00 · SP $7.50 · Jett Newman

The Torque Xpress resumes from a long break but has been prepared with a trial and draws ideally in barrier 1. The class drop from Open to Class 3 is a significant plus, and his only previous run at this track and distance resulted in a close second. Trainer Dunn has strong numbers with first-up runners and Jett Newman is riding well. If he finds the lead, he'll take plenty of catching.

Our price $15.00 · SP $17.00 · Ben Looker

He dropped out badly last start at Rosehill, but that was a much stronger race and he may have found the ground too firm. If he brings his best, he can easily feature in the finish.

Our price $3.50 · SP $1.85 · Mikayla Weir

He should be competitive from barrier 8 but may lack the class to dominate.

Our price $12.00 · SP $14.00 · Raymond Spokes

The Wolf comes off a solid 2nd in Open company at Port Macquarie on Soft. He has placed in 2 of his last 3 starts, and his record at Grafton includes a 2nd in BM82. The wide barrier is a challenge, but with early speed he may cross and slot in.

Our price $4.50 · SP $2.60 · Jake Bayliss

Permission Granted is the most likely winner based on barrier advantage, soft track form, and recent consistency. He ran 2nd at Grafton on Soft 6 two starts back and draws perfectly to secure a front-three position. Top weight is a concern but he's carried similar without issue. The steady recent form outweighs the jockey's recent strike rate.

Our price $15.00 · SP $9.00 · Olivia Dalton

Midwest Princess has the ideal barrier to secure a front-three position at the 400m, which is crucial at Grafton on Soft. She is lightly weighted and has placed at the track on soft. However, her record at this distance is winless and recent form is patchy.

Our price $12.00 · SP $13.00 · Poppie Gorton

Releasethewolves is a value play based on recent improvement — a close 2nd last start on heavy and a soft track win earlier. Barrier 5 allows him to settle handy, which suits the Grafton bias. The main risk is the jockey's recent form, but the horse itself is progressing and worth an each-way ticket.

Our price $4.00 · SP $10.00 · Mikayla Weir

Dominant maiden win last start on Soft 5 suggests she is ready for this class rise. Barrier 5, on-pace style, and strong jockey/trainer combination make her the most likely winner.

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.00 · Grace Palmer

On My Command has been a model of consistency, finishing in the top three in all four starts. Her Grafton debut was a win, followed by a third on soft here. With only 53kg and on-pace style, she maps perfectly.

Our price $12.00 · SP $19.00 · Cejay Graham

Our Sparky loves racing at Grafton with six placings from thirteen starts. She ran second here last month on heavy ground and returns to Class 1 where she is competitive.