Grafton Race 1 - Davis Steel & Fabrication Hcp
VANTORIX (1) resumes. Justified the short price on debut with a dominant victory over 1005m at Taree on November 23. Has since been fitted with a 1000m Taree trial win. Race experience will take him a long way from the inside gate. BRIEF AUTHORITY (2) Anders gelding from the mare Shorthand on debut for the Matt Dunn yard. Has shown ability in his two trials and shapes as the main danger. NAYSTAR (4) Star Turn colt from Mornay on debut for the Matt Dunn stable. Among the placings in a recent trial and Jett Newman sticks. Maps well and expected to take a hand in the finish. TO'O (6) Encryption gelding from The Closer on debut for the Robb yard. Was a runner-up in his only trial over 900m at Beaudesert. Stays in the mix.
Jockey: Luke Rolls
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when favourite; won by 2.5 len at Taree Ctry Mdn-Sw November 23 over 1005m in soft going defeating Dandeelion Wishes with 55kg at $1.55. Dominant debut winner who can remain undefeated first-up.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree | 1000m | Soft | Luke Rolls | 53kg | 0:59.37 | - | 0 |
| 0.47L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN | $30,000.00 | Taree | 1005m | Soft 5 | Ashley Morgan | 55kg | 0:58.16 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $1.55 |
| 1/6 | 13/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Macquarie | 1000m | Good | Ashley Morgan | 0:58.36 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Mallyon
Weight: 57kgs
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Two-year-old gelding making debut by Anders out of Shorthand. Was second in a 1050m barrier trial on April 9 at Beaudesert. Two good trials should see him take a hand in the finish.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Good | Andrew Mallyon | 54kg | 1:05.12 | - | 1 |
| 0.14L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Good | Andrew Mallyon | 54kg | 0:50.61 | - | 3 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Turner
Weight: 57kgs
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Colt by Pierro facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a Ballina trial over 1020m on April 11. Worth watching with the blinkers added.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballina | 1020m | Soft | Wayne Wheatley | 1:01.16 | - | 0 |
| 1.06L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 27/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Good | Dylan Turner | 55kg | 0:50.52 | - | 1 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballina | 1000m | Good | Jai Williams | 55kg | 1:00.66 | - | 0 |
| 4.84L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jett Newman
Weight: 57kgs
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Two-year-old colt making debut by Star Turn out of Mornay. Was second in a 1050m trial on April 9 at Beaudesert. Expected to make a positive start to his career.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Good | Jett Newman | 49kg | 1:03.39 | - | 4 |
| 2.61L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good | Jett Newman | 50kg | 0:57.40 | - | 2 |
| 9.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/3 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lismore | 1010m | Soft | Andrew Mallyon | 54kg | 0:59.52 | - | 0 |
| 11.38L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Anna Roper
Weight: 57kgs
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On debut. Two-year-old gelding by Tassort out of Inquiring Mind. At the most recent trial finished fourth on December 4 at Coffs Harbour over 806m. Prefer to see.
Last Starts 136 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 04/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coffs Harbour | 806m | Good | Andrew Mallyon | 54kg | 0:47.25 | - | 0 |
| 2.45L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ben Looker
Weight: 57kgs
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Gelding by Encryption making his first appearance. Was runner-up in a trial at Beaudesert on April 9 over 900m. Pay to keep an eye on betting moves.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 900m | Good | Danny Peisley | 57kg | 0:54.39 | - | 2 |
| 0.39L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Good | Danny Peisley | 57kg | 0:50.61 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Danny Peisley
Weight: 57kgs
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First starter by Showtime out of The Closer. Trialled on March 27 when second at Gold Coast over 850m. In good yard and stays in the mix.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 27/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Good | Jag Guthmann-Chester | 56kg | 0:50.68 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |