Grafton Race 1 - Graftontickets.com.au Mdn Plate
QUEEN OF THINKING (8) sets the standard after a sharp second-up run at Ballina, where she was well supported and beaten a long neck over 1590m. She is still learning, but her Ballina run is clearly the strongest recent maiden form in this field, and she looks ready to take another step third-up. SARMAT (6) shapes as the main danger putting the Port Macquarie failure aside. He was checked around the home turn there after starting favourite, and his previous Lismore fourth showed he is close enough when things fall his way. ARMOURY (2) lacks a placing from nine starts, yet he has improved through the campaign and his latest fourth at this venue keeps him in the minor-money mix. MISSION STRIKE (4) resumes from Hong Kong form with two trials behind him, and his six tries around this distance for two placings give him enough profile to be competitive fresh despite the long break.
Jockey: Danny Peisley
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Was bumped on jumping before finishing sixth at this track last start, beaten eight and a half lengths over 1400m on soft ground after being unwanted in the market. The start prior at Ballina was no stronger, when last as a big-odds runner and unable to finish off. Others bring stronger credentials.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 13/10/2026 | 9 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1400m | Soft 7 | Danny Peisley | 59kg | 1:26.87 | 9-6-6 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/10/2026 | 9 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Ballina | 1300m | Good 4 | Danny Peisley | 59kg | 1:20.56 | 6-4-8 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $91.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/09/2026 | 4 | MDN | $35,000.00 | Lismore | 1526m | Soft 5 | Jett Newman | 55kg | 1:33.38 | 1-2-6 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 21/09/2026 | 223 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1015m | Soft 5 | Danny Peisley | 59kg | 0:59.29 | 12-12-9 | 12 |
| 7.0L | $101.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Lismore | 1536m | Soft 5 | Jett Newman | 59kg | 1:33.04 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 03/02/2026 | 9 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1700m | Good 4 | Danny Peisley | 59kg | 1:43.05 | 8-5-10 | 11 |
| 9.0L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 1250m | Heavy | Emma Ly | 1:16.89 | - | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 27/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1050m | Good | Emma Ly | 1:04.11 | - | 0 |
| 10.42L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Zac Wadick
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Has improved his finishing position at each run this campaign, most recently fourth in a small field at this venue after jumping awkwardly and being beaten just under four lengths. His previous fifth also came on soft ground at this track, but he was safely held after being close enough at the turn. Fitter now and can take a hand in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 13/10/2026 | 22 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1700m | Soft 7 | Luke Rolls | 59kg | 1:48.70 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/09/2026 | 18 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1720m | Soft 5 | Ben Looker | 59kg | 1:48.53 | 1-2-5 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/09/2026 | 20 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1412m | Soft 5 | Daniel Smith | 59kg | 1:24.92 | 8-8-6 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $71.00 |
| 7/11 | 14/08/2026 | 372 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Taree | 1000m | Soft 5 | Ben Looker | 59kg | 0:58.24 | 11-10-7 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $91.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Macquarie | 1006m | Soft | Zac Wadick | 1:02.49 | - | 0 |
| 0.41L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 07/08/2025 | 24 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Tamworth | 1400m | Soft 7 | Shae Wilkes | 57.5kg | 1:26.01 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 11.4L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/07/2025 | 10 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Scone | 1400m | Good 4 | Siena Grima | 59kg | 1:25.61 | 7-9-7 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $101.00 |
| 3/3 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gunnedah | 900m | Soft | Donovan Dillon | 0:53.51 | - | 0 |
| 5.07L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Noriyuki Masuda
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Makes his race debut with only one trial to assess, having finished third at Ballina over 1000m a few weeks ago. That gives him some public preparation, but this is a 1725m heavy-track maiden and there is no race evidence to confirm how he handles the trip or pressure. Has to prove himself over 1725m on heavy ground at the first attempt.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 04/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballina | 1000m | Good | Noriyuki Masuda | 0:58.79 | - | 0 |
| 4.45L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Colac | 800m | Ryan Hurdle | 0:49.95 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending his Hong Kong campaign with a tenth in RST60-40 grade at Happy Valley, beaten four and a half lengths, after being near the top of an open market. His previous fifth there was sound enough from well back, and two trials since last raced help the fitness picture. Hong Kong form and two placings at the trip give him a place profile.
Last Starts 0 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/10/2026 | 320 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1500m | Soft 5 | Jack Baker | 57.5kg | 1:29.47 | 8-8-5 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Good | Jack Baker | 1:00.03 | - | 0 |
| 6.68L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 1000m | Good | Jack Baker | 0:59.06 | - | 0 |
| 5.24L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 03/12/2025 | 31 | RST60-40 | $230,315.00 | Happy Valley | 2200m | Good | Lyle Hewitson | 54kg | 2:15.71 | 9-8-10 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $5.30 |
| 5/12 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | RST60-40 | $229,862.00 | Happy Valley | 1800m | Good Firm | Luke Ferraris | 56.5kg | 1:49.06 | 8-8-5 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $7.40 |
| 9/14 | 19/10/2025 | 28 | RST60-40 | $228,963.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Good Firm | Luke Ferraris | 56.5kg | 1:46.71 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $16.00 |
| 9/14 | 21/09/2025 | 109 | RST60-40 | $229,862.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Soft | Luke Ferraris | 58kg | 1:37.09 | 11-13-9 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $9.10 |
| 9/12 | 04/06/2025 | 35 | RST60-40 | $232,143.00 | Happy Valley | 1800m | GY | Luke Ferraris | 58kg | 1:51.19 | 11-10-9 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $8.40 |
| 5/12 | 30/04/2025 | 31 | RST60-40 | $240,246.00 | Happy Valley | 1800m | Good Firm | Zac Purton | 58kg | 1:48.72 | 11-10-5 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Ben Looker
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Was fifth at this track last start, beaten just under eight lengths over 1400m, after being sent out at big odds. Two back he began slowly and made no impression when beaten over 10 lengths on soft ground. Extra trip suits from the good draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1400m | Soft 7 | Georgina Cartwright | 59kg | 1:26.87 | 11-10-5 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/09/2026 | 150 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1181m | Soft 6 | Georgina Cartwright | 59kg | 1:11.30 | 9-10-7 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | MDN | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1890m | Soft 6 | Rob Thorburn | 56.5kg | 2:03.42 | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | MDN | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 2000m | Good 4 | Ashley Butler | 58kg | 2:07.71 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/04/2026 | 5 | MDN | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1890m | Good 4 | Rob Thorburn | 56.5kg | 2:07.53 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 |
| 11/11 | 06/04/2026 | 10 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Ipswich | 1680m | Good 4 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | 59kg | 1:44.01 | 3-3-11 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 1200m | Soft | Tyler Schiller | 1:13.77 | - | 0 |
| 4.44L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 07/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1045m | Good | Tyler Schiller | 1:03.43 | - | 0 |
| 6.56L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Grady Spokes
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a genuine excuse when 12th at Port Macquarie last start, jumping awkwardly and being checked around the home turn after starting a well-supported favourite. The run prior at Lismore was much better, charging home for fourth and beaten just under two lengths as an odds-on chance. First try at 1725m, but he gets his chance to bounce back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 10/10/2026 | 15 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1500m | Good 4 | Luke Rolls | 58kg | 1:30.48 | 5-6-12 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 25/09/2026 | 18 | MDN | $35,000.00 | Lismore | 1526m | Soft 5 | Stephen Cummins | 58.5kg | 1:33.38 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.90 |
| 4/9 | 07/09/2026 | 200 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1200m | Good 4 | Stephen Cummins | 59kg | 1:11.53 | 9-9-4 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 940m | Soft | Grady Spokes | 0:57.07 | - | 0 |
| 10.01L | $0.00 | |
| 3/13 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1181m | Good 4 | Stephen Cummins | 58.5kg | 1:08.28 | 13-12-3 | 13 |
| 1.2L | $71.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lismore | 1020m | Soft | Stephen Cummins | 1:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.33L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Benjamin Osmond
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced the best recent performance in this field when second at Ballina over 1590m, beaten a long neck after being well supported and only caught right on the post. That was a clear step forward from her Newcastle debut, where she kept on after having work to do. New trip is a small query, but she brings the best winning form.
Last Starts 15 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 | 04/10/2026 | 16 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Ballina | 1590m | Good 4 | Benjamin Osmond | 56kg | 1:38.34 | 6-7-2 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $2.40 |
| 8/8 | 18/09/2026 | - | MDN FM | $50,000.00 | Newcastle | 1400m | Good 4 | Dylan Gibbons | 56.5kg | 1:24.96 | 5-6-8 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1000m | Good | Jose Severo | 1:01.77 | - | 0 |
| 4.04L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 800m | Heavy | Jose Severo | 0:50.86 | - | 0 |
| 2.15L | $0.00 |