Grafton (NSW) horses tips & previews

9 Nov, 2:00 am AEDT

One race at a time: field, form guide and win/place odds for Grafton (NSW), with capture times on every price.

Meeting — Tue 20 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT

Meetings · Tue, 20 OctGrafton (NSW)Change

Race 4 — Work Christmas Party @ Crjc (Bm58) 2385m · jumps Tue 20 Oct, 3:05 pm AEDT

Race notes

3yo+,BM58,BM58 HCP,Benchmark 58
HEAVY10
Showers
10 runners

Shortest win price

Questionable (5)

3.60

Most career wins

Sun Topaze and Cenotes

6 each

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

8Woodland Wonder

Offmidfield

2California Grass

Midfield

4Mahuika Maroi
1Sun Topaze

Offpace

3Cenotes
9Papal Miss

Onpace

5Questionable
6Crunch Time
10Smelter

Leader

7Flaming Genesis

Sun Topaze · Positive
Backup
Racing again inside one week
California Grass · Positive
Track Exp
Knows this track well
Cenotes · Positive
Primed
Fitter here racing on a quick back up
Mahuika Maroi · Negative
Gave ground LS
Faded towards the finish last time out

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1Sun TopazeJ: Jett Newman·T: Shane Everson163kg5 9 5 1 248: 6-5-4$6.00$2.25

Career

48: 6-5-4

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
4: 0-0-0
Second-up
3: 1-0-0
Third-up
3: 1-1-1
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
25: 3-3-1
Track Casino
1: 0-0-0
Track Ballina
5: 0-1-0
Distance 1630m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1800m
3: 1-0-0
Distance 2220m
2: 1-1-0
Going Good
16: 0-2-2
Going Heavy
10: 2-2-1
Going Soft
22: 4-1-1

Last starts

2Grafton2200m13 Oct 2026 · BM58 · HEAVY80.02L
1Grafton2220m29 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT6-0.32
5Grafton2230m21 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD42.72L
9Taree1600m31 Aug 2026 · BM58 · SOFT68L
5Grafton1630m18 Aug 2026 · BM58 · SOFT61.4L
5Port Macquarie1509m31 July 2026 · BM58 · SOFT63.93L
10Grafton1610m12 July 2026 · Benchmark 66 · GOOD48.4L
7Gold Coast1800m4 July 2026 · BM58 · GOOD43.4L

Insights

Backup
Positive
Racing again inside one week

Comments

AAP

On a quick back-up. Trailed pace and kicked strongly in choppy conditions this course. Effective wet. Very fit, can again play a key role from the inside gate.

ILB

Racing on a quick back up. Narrowly beaten last time at the track and can save some energy from the alley. Keep safe.

Loves this venue (three wins from 25 course runs); not beaten far over 1m3f here (handicap) when finishing ahead of a number of runners he faces last Tuesday; is respected.

RSIS

On a quick back up. Close to a win last run at this track and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw.

2California GrassJ: Danny Peisley·T: Christos Zintilis360kg8 2 8 7 343: 4-5-3$4.00$1.75

Career

43: 4-5-3

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
5: 0-0-0
Second-up
4: 0-1-0
Third-up
4: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
4: 0-1-0
Track Kembla Grange
3: 0-0-0
Track Rosehill
10: 0-2-1
Track Grafton
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1900m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1850m
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
5: 0-1-1
Going Soft
16: 3-1-1
Going Good
22: 1-3-1

Last starts

3Grafton2200m13 Oct 2026 · BM58 · HEAVY81.15L
7Gatton2000m1 Oct 2026 · 0 - 58 · GOOD42.99L
8Eagle Farm2412m19 Sept 2026 · BM62 · GOOD43.26L
2Gold Coast1730m12 Sept 2026 · 0 - 58 · GOOD40.92L
8Kembla Grange2400m25 July 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD48.8L
9Newcastle2200m14 July 2026 · BM64 · SOFT56.4L
9Randwick Kensington2400m10 June 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT58.1L
5Warwick Farm2200m3 June 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT74L

Insights

Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Ready To Strike
Positive
Can be rewarded for recent consistent form
Primed
Positive
Fitter here racing on a quick back up
Winless Prep
Negative
Expect the drought to continue

Comments

AAP

Backing up quickly. Long losing streak but really good run in choppy conditions coming from the back in (Bm58) this track. Go both ways here.

ILB

Backs up quickly. Managed to finish 3rd last start here on a heavy surface. Has good closing speed. Very capable of taking this out.

Split a number of these rivals here over 1m3f (handicap) when a respectable third a week ago; has been fairly consistent lately; considered if building on last performance.

RSIS

Backs up quickly. Picked up late ground when 3rd last time at the track. Should get going late. Major chance.

3CenotesJ: Ben Looker·T: Colt Prosser1060kg12 13 7 7 542: 6-4-6$14.00$3.60

Career

42: 6-4-6

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
7: 0-1-0
Second-up
6: 0-0-2
Third-up
6: 0-1-2
Fourth-up
6: 0-0-1
Track Taree
5: 0-1-1
Track Lismore
1: 0-0-1
Track Kempsey
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1350m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
4: 0-0-1
Going Soft
18: 1-3-4
Going Good
15: 4-0-2
Going Heavy
9: 1-1-0

Last starts

5Grafton2200m13 Oct 2026 · BM58 · HEAVY82.46L
7Grafton2230m21 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD47.57L
7Taree2000m31 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT67.6L
13Taree1400m14 Aug 2026 · HOPKNLIVER BM85 · GOOD47.15L
12Newcastle1400m1 Aug 2026 · BM64 · SOFT513L
10Port Macquarie1800m26 Apr 2026 · BM66 · SOFT79.7L
9Grafton2230m30 Mar 2026 · BM66 · GOOD410.1L
3Armidale1900m13 Mar 2026 · BM66 · SOFT50.7L

Insights

Primed
Positive
Fitter here racing on a quick back up

Comments

AAP

Backing up quickly. Long winning drought but not disgraced in rain affected going this class/ track. Place perhaps.

ILB

On a quick back up. At $31.00 came in 5th last run at this track. Ben Looker is a bonus. Others are better.

Has winning track form; he can be competitive at this level; split a number of these rivals over 1m3f here (handicap) when running with credit in finishing fifth last Tuesday; should prove competitive as recent effort was encouraging.

RSIS

On a short turnaround. Started at 30/1 and ran 5th last time here. Ben Looker is a suitable booking.

4Mahuika MaroiJ: Violet Soulsby·T: Ethan Ensby759.5kg8 2 2 2 1012: 1-6-0$7.50$2.65

Career

12: 1-6-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed20%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-2-0
Third-up
2: 0-2-0
Fourth-up
2: 1-1-0
Track Gold Coast
1: 0-1-0
Track Murwillumbah
1: 0-0-0
Track Grafton
7: 1-3-0
Distance 2200m
2: 0-2-0
Distance 1600m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1700m
2: 0-2-0
Going Soft
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
9: 1-4-0
Going Heavy
2: 0-1-0

Last starts

10Grafton2230m21 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD434.74L
2Grafton2200m7 Sept 2026 · CL1-SW · GOOD40.6L
2Gold Coast2200m28 Aug 2026 · CL1-SW · GOOD41.7L
2Ballina1900m11 Aug 2026 · CL1-SW · HEAVY100.1L
8Grafton1600m15 July 2026 · 4UP CL2 HCP · GOOD44.3L
4Ballina1021m21 June 2026 · Barrier Trial · HEAVY(10)10.3L
2Lismore2110m19 Dec 2025 · CL1-SW · GOOD40.3L
1Grafton1720m30 Nov 2025 · MDN · GOOD3-0.2

Insights

Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out

Comments

AAP

4 weeks since last run. Just missed at Grafton 7 Sep. Failed to threaten (wide barrier) this venue. Can show more here.

ILB

Was $4.80 and tailed off to finish 10th last run at this track. Looking sharp on the track this campaign. Could feature here.

Finished just behind Smelter when fourth at Lismore over 1m2½f (conditions race) on Sunday; a previous winner here; form has an up and down look to it; this looks a fair heat so not one to rely on.

RSIS

Started 4/1 and was well beaten when 10th last time at this venue. Producing consistent results since coming back from a break. Watch betting.

5QuestionableJ: Anna Weatherlake·T: R P Northam859.5kg5 3 1 3 113: 3-2-2$3.60$1.65

Career

13: 3-2-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating100%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-1-0
Third-up
2: 1-0-1
Fourth-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Muswellbrook
1: 0-1-0
Track Dubbo
3: 2-0-1
Track Scone
5: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
4: 1-1-0
Distance 1700m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1750m
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
9: 2-2-1
Going Heavy
1: 1-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-0

Last starts

1Dubbo2200m2 Oct 2026 · BM58 · HEAVY8-1.39
3Dubbo2200m27 Sept 2026 · BM58 · GOOD43.35L
1Dubbo2200m7 Sept 2026 · BM58 · GOOD4-1.8
3Gulargambone1800m29 Aug 2026 · BM503.9L
5Scone1700m17 Aug 2026 · BM58 · SOFT53.6L
6Scone1600m31 July 2026 · CL1-SW · GOOD45.2L
4Muswellbrook1200m15 July 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)12.6L
4Scone1600m29 Jan 2026 · BM58 · GOOD44L

Insights

Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Consistent
Positive
Showing up at the business end
Up In Weight
Negative
Goes up 5kg weight here

Comments

AAP

Racing in great heart at this level All honours in the small field at Dubbo. Claiming apprentice engaged again. Top billing again.

ILB

Finished hard to win last run at Dubbo on a heavy rated track. Going well this preparation. Has the necessary speed to overcome the wide draw. Good chance at a nice price.

Successful by 1½l over 1m3f at Dubbo (handicap) two weeks ago; admirable career strike-rate (three from 13 to date); big chance.

RSIS

Reeled them in when winning last time at Dubbo on a heavy track. Looking sharp on the track of late. Should be rolling forward early from the wide stall. Has claims.

6Crunch TimeJ: Jaden Lloyd·T: Christos Zintilis959kg–$13.00$3.60

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey50%
Trainer50%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed50%

Comments

AAP

Stationed mid and sustained a strong run at Toowoomba. Jaden Lloyd on again. Has claims for a repeat.

ILB

Stormed home to win last time at Toowoomba. Facing a difficult task.

Seems to be improving based on last two runs; off the mark at the seventh time of asking when in front by just over 2l at Toowoomba two weeks ago upped to 1m3f in a maiden; now upped in trip and others are preferred.

RSIS

Ran on strongly to win last run at Toowoomba.

7Flaming GenesisJ: Zac Wadick·T: D Chujo556kg4 4 4 10 613: 1-0-1$5.50$2.15

Career

13: 1-0-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 1-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-1
Track Ipswich
4: 0-0-0
Track Grafton
3: 1-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
3: 1-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1666m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1900m
1: 0-0-1
Going Good
5: 0-0-1
Going Heavy
2: 1-0-0
Going Soft
6: 0-0-0

Last starts

6Grafton2200m13 Oct 2026 · BM58 · HEAVY84.68L
10Eagle Farm2400m5 Sept 2026 · BM78 · SOFT520.4L
4Beaudesert2450m21 Aug 2026 · BM60 · GOOD43.6L
4Ipswich2150m7 Aug 2026 · 0 - 58 · GOOD45.5L
4Grafton1700m19 July 2026 · Benchmark 58 · SOFT51.9L
5Ballina1021m21 June 2026 · Barrier Trial · HEAVY(10)3.6L
8Grafton970m6 June 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)6.3L
3Ballina1900m9 Dec 2025 · BM58 · GOOD32.3L

Insights

Primed
Positive
Fitter here racing on a quick back up
Blinkers On
Positive
Trainer has opted for the Blinkers on, take note

Comments

AAP

On a quick back-up. On pace but folded up quickly this venue. Leader. A few runs under his belt this campaign, could give some cheek at odds.

ILB

Racing on a quick back up. Started $2.80 and faded away to finish 6th last run around here. Has the ability to turn things around. Will go close.

Behind several of these over 1m3f here (handicap) when failing to live up to market expectations last Tuesday; a previous winner here; subpar since successful in a maiden at Grafton a year ago; this looks a decent race so looks an unlikely winner.

RSIS

Backs up quickly. At 9/5 lost ground in the run home when 6th last run at this venue on a heavy surface. Can show a better performance this time. Strong claims.

8Woodland WonderJ: Noriyuki Masuda·T: David & Marcus Scanes656kg–$7.50$2.65

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey50%
Trainer50%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Insights

Primed
Positive
Fitter here racing on a quick back up

Comments

AAP

On a short back-up. Reasonable effort without seriously threatening in rain affected going this course. Could add some value to exotics.

ILB

On a quick turnaround. Started at $5.00 and gave ground when 4th last run at this venue on a heavy rated track. Likely to get back in the run. Overlook from a betting angle.

Has won at this course; finished fourth last week albeit only beaten 2½l here over 1m3f (handicap) when separating a number of reopposing rivals; been struggling to get his head in front recently so others more persuasive.

RSIS

Racing on a quick back up. Was 4/1 and found wanting late when 4th last start at this track on a heavy track. Prefers to settle towards the tail.

9Papal MissJ: Girish Goomany·T: Vishan Venkaya255kg–$5.50$2.15

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey50%
Trainer50%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Insights

Backup
Positive
Racing again inside one week

Comments

AAP

Secured third in a staggered finish at Gold Coast Poly for new trainer. Handles the wet. Hard fit, capable of making an impact.

ILB

Backing up quickly. Started at $3.50 and unimpressive effort when 8th last time at Gatton but can find a nice position from the draw. Girish Goomany rates highly. Entitled to be big odds.

Has not been firing consistently; beaten 8l (eighth) over 1m2f at Gatton (handicap) on Friday; facing a testing assignment and one to tread carefully with.

RSIS

On a quick turnaround. Started at 5/2 and underperformed when 8th last run at Gatton but has a positive stall. Girish Goomany rates highly.

10SmelterJ: Archie Mc Colm·T: Nicole Luke455kg4 6 4 6 534: 1-4-2$5.50$2.15

Career

34: 1-4-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating20%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
4: 0-0-0
Second-up
3: 0-0-0
Third-up
3: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
3: 1-1-0
Track Beaudesert
7: 1-0-0
Track Doomben
1: 0-0-0
Track Gold Coast
6: 0-0-1
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1849m
1: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
8: 0-3-0
Going Good
7: 0-0-1
Going Heavy
3: 0-0-0

Last starts

5Gold Coast Poly2000m7 Oct 2026 · BM60 · SYNTHETIC10.34L
6Lismore2110m25 Sept 2026 · BM66 · SOFT58.02L
4Grafton3120m19 July 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT53.1L
6Beaudesert2450m7 July 2026 · BM65 · GOOD43L
4Beaudesert2450m26 June 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT73L
4Beaudesert2450m12 June 2026 · BM60 · HEAVY104.2L
9Gold Coast2226m6 June 2026 · BM78 · GOOD410.1L
3Beaudesert1400m8 May 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)3.7L

Insights

Long Prep
Negative
Yet to find the winners stall this prep

Comments

AAP

Hasn't done much since breaking his maiden. Unable to make an impression at Gold Coast Poly. Leaning towards others here.

ILB

Started $17.00 and lost ground in the run home when 5th last run at Gold Coast Poly. Too much luck needed to come into contention.

Far from disgraced (beaten just over 1l) at Lismore over 1m2½f (conditions race) at the weekend; just the one victory on his CV.

RSIS

Odds of 16/1 and weakened to finish 5th last time at Gold Coast Poly.

Odds correct as at Tue 20 Oct, 7:30 am AEDT. Odds can change.

Past meetings

Tue 13 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 6 races
Tue 29 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 8 races
Mon 21 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races
Mon 7 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races