Grafton Race 1 - Team Aidan Mother's Day Markets 10 May Hcp
Tricky little contest to start the day. WITHOUT SURRENDER (2) excellent debut when he sat on the speed for a narrow second over 1000m at this track from the outside gate. Has plenty of upside and will prove tough to beat. EVER SO READY (1) deep into the campaign and will find this more to his liking. Raced on the speed with the 59kg before he faded to finish seventh over 1110m at Doomben. Assess on his good placing at Eagle Farm three-back. Leading player. ACRODANCE (3) resumes. Won on debut last December, then thrown in the deep end when last in the G3 Bruce McLachlan over 1200m at Eagle Farm last December. Placed in a recent trial at the Gold Coast and stays in the mix. LE STARCELL (5) chipped away late on debut to secure third over 1000m at this track. Can sneak into the minor money.

Jockey: Luke Rolls
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Doomben 2yo Hcp on April 22 over 1110m, 6 len behind Berzelius carrying 59kg at $8.50. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Doomben 2yo Hcp on April 11 over 1110m, 1.5 len behind Fearless Win carrying 58kg at $4.80. Rates highly and can bounce back in this easier contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 22/04/2026 | 11 | OPEN 2 | $38,000.00 | Doomben | 1110m | Good 4 | Ben Thompson | 59kg | 1:05.09 | 2-2-7 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $85,000.00 | Doomben | 1110m | Good 4 | Ryan Maloney | 58kg | 1:05.43 | 3-2-4 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 21/03/2026 | 98 | OPEN 2 | $85,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Soft 5 | Martin Harley | 58.5kg | 0:57.55 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1200m | Good 4 | Jaden Lloyd | 58kg | 1:11.17 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $2.05 |
| 3/7 | 02/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 800m | Good | Jaden Lloyd | 55kg | 0:46.57 | - | 6 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Soft | Matthew Palmer | 0:49.57 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Violet Soulsby
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Jumped at long odds at debut, rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at this track 2yo Hcp on April 19 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Vantorix with 57kg at $26. Has plenty of upside and expected to go one better.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 19/04/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1000m | Good 4 | Danny Peisley | 57kg | 0:57.07 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/5 | 27/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Good | Jag Guthmann-Chester | 56kg | 0:50.68 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Danny Peisley
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Not seen since she finished last of 8 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Bj Mclachlan December 27 over 1200m, soft track; 15 len behind Zip Lock carrying 55kg at $201. On debut won by head Sunshine Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw November 30 over 1000m slow track defeating Maganista carrying 56.5kg at $1.55. Looks set for a bright return in this grade.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Good | Danny Peisley | 57kg | 0:50.58 | - | 6 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 2 | $300,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1200m | Soft 5 | Dylan Turner | 55kg | 1:11.02 | 2-2-8 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $201.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/12/2025 | 6 | LR OPEN 2 | $200,000.00 | Doomben | 1110m | Good 3 | Michael Rodd | 55.5kg | 1:04.46 | 10-9-9 | 10 |
| 10.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 6 | Ryan Maloney | 56.5kg | 1:00.27 | 6-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.55 |
| 1/6 | 21/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Soft | Michael Rodd | 0:49.57 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Grady Spokes
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter by Exceedance out of Mileyva. Third April 19 at Grafton at his only trial. Apprentice rides with a 2kg claim. Barrier an advantage. Respect any positive market move.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 19/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 940m | Good | Liberty Smyth | 52kg | 0:55.75 | - | 2 |
| 1.48L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, with blinkers; 3rd of 7 at this track 2yo Hcp on April 19 over 1000m, 3 len behind Vantorix with 57kg at $51. Expect him to run well.
Last Starts 11 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 | 19/04/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1000m | Good 4 | Dylan Turner | 57kg | 0:57.07 | 5-6-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $51.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Stephen Cummins
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter by Encryption out of Kemsrey. Runner-up in a trial at Grafton over 940m April 19. Barrier an advantage. Prefer to see.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 19/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 940m | Good | Stephen Cummins | 0:55.75 | - | 5 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. First starter. Two-year-old filly by Headwater out of Austria. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1020m at Ballina April 11. Favouring others until she proves herself.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballina | 1020m | Soft | Dylan Stanley | 1:01.16 | - | 0 |
| 12.74L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jake Bayliss
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns to racing after only one start. Back after five months break. At debut last start 4th in a small field at Gold Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ever So Ready carrying 56kg at $4.40. Had three recent trials to get ready for this. Won a trial over 1000m at Gold Coast on April 21. Has claims if presented on song.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good | Jake Bayliss | 54kg | 0:58.40 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 900m | Good | Jake Bayliss | 54kg | 0:55.33 | - | 4 |
| 0.63L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1200m | Good 4 | Karl Zechner | 56kg | 1:11.17 | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $4.40 |