Noadiah is the clear form horse. Latest 3rd on Soft at Grafton after racing wide shows she is ready second-up. Local specialist who maps perfectly to control or sit handy in a moderate tempo on a Soft track that rewards on-pace runners in maidens.
New South Wales · Saturday 29 August 2026
Grafton tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Grafton. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Retired Jockeys & Trainers Reunion Today Mdn Hcp
Musumeci brings reliable wet form with placings on Soft and Heavy in his last few. Draws barrier 1 and maps on-pace, ideal for Grafton Soft sprint bias. Fitness edge from 7-day backup.
Cosmic Fun can lead or dictate from barrier 11 and her prior Grafton 1200m second showed genuine ability on-pace. Moderate tempo and Soft 5 on-pace lean give her every chance to control. Soft form is a query after the Coffs failure, yet the map and track form keep her in the first three chances in this maiden.
Quique ran a clear career-best on debut when second on Soft at Casino, closing strongly. Barrier 4 and the drying Soft 5 suit perfectly.
- 1st1Star Of WinstonGrace Palmer$6.00
- 2nd7NoadiahBailie Baker$6.00
- 3rd2QuiqueSiabh Rigley$4.00
- 4th10MusumeciFrederick Larson$17.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Star Of Winston | 9 | Grace Palmer | Jason Reilly | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Noadiah | 8 | Bailie Baker | T Fletcher | 53.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Quique | 4 | Siabh Rigley | Stephen & Jordan Lee | 55.5kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Musumeci | 1 | Frederick Larson | Daniel Stanley | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Airhawk | 6 | Violet Soulsby | Ethan Ensby | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Webinar | 12 | Archie Mc Colm | Stephen McLean | 54.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Sweet September | 7 | Kirk Matheson | M J Dunn | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Cosmic Fun | 11 | Madeline Owen | A Parramore | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Dramacey | 2 | G Spokes | Stephen & Jordan Lee | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Is She For Real | 3 | Yvette Lewis | P G Randall | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Rowdie Blue | 5 | R Spokes | S J Randall | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 4 | Gosling | 10 | P Graham | Fleur Henley | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
George's Tree Services Don Terry Mdn Plate
Most reliable winning chance on pure form. Excellent record at Grafton over this trip, latest Murwillumbah soft second shows she is fit and competitive. On-pace map suits Grafton Soft bias and moderate tempo.
Solid each-way contender. Strong recent second and jockey riding well at the track. Gear tweak and soft form give her a chance if she can improve midfield position under moderate tempo. Third-best winning chance on balance of form and connections.
Value overlay in a volatile maiden. Recent Ballina Heavy 4th and prior Grafton effort show he is racing honestly. Map allows a handy spot which suits Soft Grafton.
- 1st1Divine MandatePaige Fergusson-Smith$2.25
- 2nd9So SainViolet Soulsby$4.40
- 3rd6La Bella RosaP Graham$26.00
- 4th4Savanna Golden BoyFrederick Larson$9.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Divine Mandate | 2 | Paige Fergusson-Smith | P L Shailer | 56kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 9 | So Sain | 8 | Violet Soulsby | Ethan Ensby | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 6 | La Bella Rosa | 9 | P Graham | R Simonetta | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Savanna Golden Boy | 5 | Frederick Larson | Stephen & Jordan Lee | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Lady Tuatara | 3 | Siabh Rigley | Stephen & Jordan Lee | 53kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Lucky Crimson | 6 | S Sheargold | Leanne McCormick | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Oakfield Galaxy | 4 | L J Miller | Ruby Chatterton | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Wind Blast | 1 | Bailie Baker | Ruby Chatterton | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 8 | Pearl Of Sicily | 7 | Archie Mc Colm | David Cole | 55kg | $7.50 |
Bizzy Brahmans Alan Abrahams Remembrance Hcp (C1)
Clear form top. Dominant Grafton Soft win and solid BM58 placing last start put him ahead. Settles on-pace from barrier 4 into moderate tempo with strong Soft suitability.
Second-best chance on raw ability and local form. Grafton maiden win plus narrow Class 1 third show the talent. McColm booking and fitness positives, yet wide gate and poor latest run plus Soft query temper win claims.
Map and conditions give genuine claims. Will dictate from barrier 1 on Soft after leading to maiden win. Grafton on-pace bias and drying Soft 5 suit perfectly. Class rise is the query but low-grade fields often reward the leader who controls; strong place threat and each-way appeal.
Maps on-pace from good gate into moderate tempo and has Soft placings plus second-up positive. Last-start lameness is a risk yet prior BM competitiveness and conditions suit.
- 1st1Mongolian SpringBailie Baker$2.60
- 2nd4Spirit FoxSiabh Rigley$26.00
- 3rd6SinfullArchie Mc Colm$2.70
- 4th5Midwest PrincessMadeline Owen$7.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Mongolian Spring | 4 | Bailie Baker | Adam Campton | 56.5kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 4 | Spirit Fox | 7 | Siabh Rigley | C J O'Reilly | 52kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Sinfull | 10 | Archie Mc Colm | J D Shelton | 53.5kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 5 | Midwest Princess | 3 | Madeline Owen | Jason Reilly | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Drahomira | 9 | Kirk Matheson | Daniel Bowen | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 2 | Gold Puma | 5 | Violet Soulsby | Ethan Ensby | 56kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Pineto Lad | 8 | G Spokes | Owen Glue | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Rephrase | 2 | Grace Palmer | Ms J M Smith | 52kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Legin | 1 | Frederick Larson | S J Randall | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Clan D'oro | 6 | Noriyuki Masuda | Ms V McLennan | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Hoo Haa | 11 | Darren Treacy | 55kg |
Cruzinco.com Athol Connor Remembrance (Bm50)
Clear form top in this BM50. Consistent recent efforts including 2nd at Grafton and 4th in BM58 on Soft. Barrier 1 and on-pace map perfect for Grafton Soft sprint bias.
Strong form case as Soft specialist dropping sharply in grade. Led and won recent BM58 Soft races and maps to control from barrier 2.
Honest recent form with strong 2nd in BM50 Soft last start and prior 5th at Grafton. On-pace map suits Soft sprint bias though barrier 11 is a negative. Reliable place chance and each-way threat if she settles handy.
Overlooked local with outstanding Grafton stats and proven second-up. Last start was a stiff BM66 first-up and she drops massively today.
- 1st5Monaco FlyerArchie Mc Colm$1.50
- 2nd13Hare StreetR Spokes$41.00
- 3rd11Perfect BethS Sheargold$12.00
- 4th1Set To ProphetJordie Thompson$11.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Monaco Flyer | 1 | Archie Mc Colm | J D Shelton | 58kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 13 | Hare Street | 3 | R Spokes | L J Clapham | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Perfect Beth | 6 | S Sheargold | Leanne McCormick | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Set To Prophet | 2 | Jordie Thompson | Ms L Selby | 63kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Archers Reign | 9 | Frederick Larson | J A Gilmore | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Under The Collar | 5 | G Spokes | Ms L Selby | 62.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 10 | She's Enuff | 4 | Bailie Baker | Jason Reilly | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Youcompleteme | 8 | P Graham | Kevin King | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Piplup | 7 | Yvette Lewis | G N Nielsen | 59kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Midwest Princess | 13 | Jason Reilly | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Copenhagen Cat | 10 | Stephen & Jordan Lee | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Pineto Lad | 1 | Owen Glue | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Hoo Haa | 8 | Ms K Adams | Darren Treacy | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Clan D'oro | 8 | Ms V McLennan | 55kg |
Coutts Tavern Coutts Crossing Cup Plate (C1)
Ayasaki is the clear form horse for Soft 2220m Class 1 at Grafton. Soft win/place record, prior third at this exact track/distance in Class 1, and maps perfectly handy in the predicted slow tempo. Staying experience far exceeds most rivals.
Koojan maps to control or sit outside the lead from barrier 1 in a slow-run 2220m, ideal for Grafton staying. Fresh 8 days after solid 5th in BM60 2450m and narrow 2nd on Soft. Heavy win plus soft place gives wet confidence.
Junostar brings the best recent Soft form among the maidens, finishing off strongly for 3rd in BM50 1900m then held-up 5th over 1730m. Dundeel stamina and light weight help the step to 2220m Class 1. Backmarker draw is a negative in slow tempo but Grafton staying bias softens for closers. Place chances strong; win needs luck.
Strong second pick. Progressive filly won impressively last start on Soft at this track and is 3 from 3 on Soft. Younger horses over-index on Soft at Grafton. Map is workable midfield. Main queries are the sharp rise to Class 1 and untested 2220m stamina, so each-way rather than win-only. Upside if she stays.
Clear form horse. Nose second in Class 1 Heavy last start confirms readiness and wet-track ability. Settles ideally on-pace from barrier 3 in a slow 2220m tempo that favours handy types. Excellent Grafton record and elite place rate outweigh lack of Soft form. Class 1 level suits perfectly. Most likely winner on pure form and map.
Griffinstown Girl is the value overlay. Maps as a genuine leader in a slow-tempo Soft 2220m where on-pace types are favoured at Grafton.
- 1st10JunostarKirk Matheson$4.40
- 2nd3RighteousP Graham$3.60
- 3rd1AyasakiG Spokes$3.60
- 4th11Motion A NationNoriyuki Masuda$4.40
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Junostar | 3 | Kirk Matheson | D Chujo | 55.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 3 | Righteous | 8 | P Graham | Ethan Ensby | 59kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 1 | Ayasaki | 4 | G Spokes | Ethan Ensby | 57.5kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 11 | Motion A Nation | 7 | Noriyuki Masuda | D Chujo | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 12 | Pressipitating | 5 | R Spokes | Samantha McGuren | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Griffinstown Girl | 6 | Ms C Williams | Stirling Osland | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Manhattan Dress | 2 | Yvette Lewis | D Chujo | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 2 | Koojan | 1 | L J Miller | Ruby Chatterton | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Sir Zino | 9 | Ms V McLennan | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Smelter | 8 | Frederick Larson | Nicole Luke | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Mahuika Maroi | 3 | Ethan Ensby | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Nukatabe | 10 | D A McColm | 55.5kg |
Kellis Contracting Peter Schumacher Remembrance (Bm50)
Clear form standout dropping sharply in grade after consistent BM58/Open efforts including recent heavy-track placings. Dominant early speed maps him to lead on a track favouring on-pace runners. Wet credentials elite and Soft 5 suits.
Local specialist perfectly drawn to settle on-pace behind the speed. Recent Soft win at Grafton plus solid Casino effort show fitness. Archie McColm riding in career-best form. Class relief and track bias alignment give strong winning claims, though pure class slightly below Zou Big Boy. Reliable each-way threat in volatile BM50.
Distance proven and drops into softer grade. Inside draw helps, yet projected midfield settle is a mild negative against Grafton’s forward bias on Soft. Solid place chances but win probability tempered by map and wet inexperience relative to top two.
Overlooked on-pace runner with tactical speed to exploit the Soft bias from barrier 7. Light weight and heavy-track credentials (win plus places) offer upside as track holds moisture. Drops from Class 1 into ideal grade.
- 1st7LolitaSiabh Rigley$13.00
- 2nd6HotzinoG Spokes$4.20
- 3rd5ThiemFrederick Larson$3.90
- 4th1Zou Big BoyJordie Thompson$6.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Lolita | 7 | Siabh Rigley | D L Matts | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Hotzino | 5 | G Spokes | Jason Reilly | 58.5kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 5 | Thiem | 2 | Frederick Larson | Jimmy Downes | 60.5kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 1 | Zou Big Boy | 6 | Jordie Thompson | Ms L Selby | 63kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 12 | Star Seeker | 8 | Bailie Baker | K M Devine | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Super Johnny Joya | 9 | Amelia Heinrich | Ms P Barron | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Monte Outlander | 1 | R Spokes | N Mayfield-Smith | 61.5kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Mum Knows | 11 | Kirk Matheson | J D Shelton | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Picupstixx | 4 | Archie Mc Colm | Wayne S Lawson | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 10th | 9 | Stratton | 3 | Madeline Owen | A Parramore | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Termite | 10 | Noriyuki Masuda | Grant Forge | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Atomic Selfie | 1 | Indiana Turner | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Legin | 4 | S J Randall | 59kg |
Tomsy's Timbers Daniel Baker Remembrance (Bm50)
Icewater maps perfectly from barrier 1 to settle on-pace in a moderate tempo at Grafton where leaders/on-pace dominate on soft. Last-start close 3rd on Soft 5 in higher grade provides the clearest recent wet form and class-drop edge.
Rainbow Lass comes off a clear second in the same BM50 grade and possesses genuine wet-track credentials including two heavy wins. Early speed should see her settle midfield-to-handy from barrier 4, avoiding the worst of the backmarker bias.
Tara Koda is a genuine Grafton soft-track specialist with a win at the course and distance on Soft 6 plus a strong overall soft record. The booking of in-form Archie McColm (25% recent) and the class drop are positives, yet the backmarker pattern and two poor recent runs keep her behind the better-mapped pair. Still a legitimate place chance if the race unfolds favourably.
Master Of Rewards owns the strongest soft-track win record in the race and has been competitive in higher grades on heavy going recently. The on-pace pattern and 7-day backup give him a workable map if he can cross from barrier 11.
- 1st9La NarradoraR Spokes$8.00
- 2nd1RubologySiabh Rigley$11.00
- 3rd7Tara KodaArchie Mc Colm$5.00
- 4th3AureateYvette Lewis$8.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | La Narradora | 5 | R Spokes | Stirling Osland | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Rubology | 10 | Siabh Rigley | Indiana Turner | 64kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Tara Koda | 2 | Archie Mc Colm | J D Shelton | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Aureate | 6 | Yvette Lewis | G N Nielsen | 61.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Icewater | 1 | Kirk Matheson | Daniel Bowen | 61kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 5 | Rainbow Lass | 4 | Violet Soulsby | Ethan Ensby | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Cowgirl Lilly | 12 | Grace Palmer | Samantha McGuren | 53kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Master Of Rewards | 11 | Noriyuki Masuda | Ms V McLennan | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Montgomery | 8 | G Spokes | Jason Reilly | 60.5kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Decarbonise | 3 | S Sheargold | J A Gilmore | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Dupont | 7 | P Graham | D W Dwane | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Righteous Brother | 9 | Frederick Larson | S J Bennett | 58kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Risk For Reward | 12 | Stephen & Jordan Lee | 60kg |
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