Grafton Race 5 - Ladbrokes Grafton Cup Heat 1 H
SOLAR SPECTRUM (1) has missed the frame at his last couple of starts but just a few runs back broke the clock when winning over 350m at this track, taking a NG in a dominant 19.78. Can measure up again if runs up to recent best times. CANYA HANDLE IT (2) flew the lids with a sensational early split and hit the frame with a 5 length third (30.48) over 527m at Gunnedah. Form from his last run is proving very strong. Can feature again. PIRATE RIOT (3) is having his first start around this circuit. In the money last start when third (29.83) at The Gardens over 515m. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and two minor placings to his credit. Expected to feature. RED ROCK RAZZLE (7) is always hard to beat when he races at this trip.
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (20.03) when fifth over 350m at this track in a NG. Has four successes and nine minors from 18 starts from box 1. Looks suited here and rates a leading chance.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 20/06/2026 | 6 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.03 | 0:19.77 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 14/06/2026 | 7 | NG | $6,580.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.31 | 0:19.75 | 0:19.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 07/06/2026 | 9 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.78 | 0:19.78 | 0:19.74 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/05/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:23.78 | 0:23.78 | 0:23.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.9L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 20/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:21.90 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:19.99 | 0:19.72 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame at Gunnedah last time when a 5 length third but did record a swift 30.48 over the 527m journey. Rates a top chance with a repeat here.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | NG | $5,580.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:30.48 | 0:30.15 | 0:30.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 07/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.53 | 0:29.53 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 4/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.23 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.5L | $2.10 |
Stats
Comments
Struggling to break through but racing consistently, finishing in the minors three starts on end. Last time out flew the lids with a fast early sectional but gathered in and finished in the minors when third (29.83) at The Gardens over 515m. More than capable and well placed to find his best form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 03/07/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NG | $12,080.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.41 | 0:30.38 | 0:30.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/06/2026 | 4 | NG | $3,460.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.39 | 0:30.37 | 0:30.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 8/8 | 31/05/2026 | 4 | NG | $5,580.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:30.94 | 0:30.15 | 0:30.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.3L | $46.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/05/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.67 | 0:30.66 | 0:30.66 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 4 lengths over 484m at Casino in a handy (28.17), beating Stiff Luck. Will find this a bit tougher, solid win last time out but this looks tough.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.17 | 0:28.17 | 0:28.16 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.68 | 0:28.59 | 0:28.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 29/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:27.98 | 0:27.91 | 0:27.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/05/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.59 | 0:25.27 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,080.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.30 | 0:27.81 | 0:27.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/05/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:28.17 | 0:28.01 | 0:27.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 99/1 | 04/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | N/A | 0:29.81 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.71L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Charged out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but swamped late when a close up fourth (20.40) at this track over 350m. Holds top-three claims.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,890.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.40 | 0:20.16 | 0:19.87 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/8 | 20/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.35 | 0:19.99 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $1.70 |
| 7/8 | 14/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,890.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.75 | 0:20.17 | 0:19.72 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/06/2026 | 24 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.06 | 0:19.89 | 0:19.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 14/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.01 | 0:17.01 | 0:16.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 05/05/2026 | 16 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.30 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 7th on July 3 over 450m at this track in a NG. Will be tested in this company.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 03/07/2026 | 9 | NG | $3,560.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.57 | 0:24.82 | 0:24.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.5L | $31.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NG | $3,460.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:30.84 | 0:30.24 | 0:30.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 17/06/2026 | 10 | NG | $3,460.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:24.67 | 0:24.67 | 0:24.67 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:24.87 | 0:24.87 | 0:24.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/05/2026 | 11 | NG | $5,580.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:31.10 | 0:30.40 | 0:30.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | NG | $3,460.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:30.69 | 0:30.17 | 0:30.17 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 5.5 lengths over 520m at Wentworth Park in a handy (29.76), beating Reborn Hostility. Winner at the latest run in one of the quickest times on the card. Can measure up again.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 14/05/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $6,310.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NG | $34,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.64 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/04/2026 | 8 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.65 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 17/04/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:25.34 | 0:24.85 | 0:24.85 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.71 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 99/1 | 21/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | N/A | 0:29.86 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Eye-catching performance to score by 2.25 lengths in a Grade 5 last start at The Gardens, clocking a hot 22.75 for the 400m trip. Has the ability and can measure up again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/07/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.40 |
| 5/8 | 17/06/2026 | 4 | NG | $3,460.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.94 | 0:30.30 | 0:30.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $15.00 |
| 0/7 | 13/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:29.49 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 10/06/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.30 | 0:22.48 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/05/2026 | 26 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.18 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 05/05/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:35.59 | 0:35.50 | 0:35.50 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |