Grafton Race 5 - Jacaranda Cup Prelude (Bm82)
DAMAS (6) gets the nod after a fifth in Quality grade at Port Macquarie where he was keen early and hampered late, beaten only a length and a half. His prior third in a BM74 at the same venue was sound, and his record around 1120m gives him the right profile to rebound strongly. RICH STAR (5) is the clear danger on consistency, having been placed at all four starts this campaign and beaten just under a length in Class 3 company at both recent runs. Weight relief helps from the low draw. SISTINE EXPLORER (9) has not fired in two runs back, but third-up fitness, wet-track form and weight relief keep her in the winning mix if she improves sharply. DUNE AND DUSTED (7) has been competitive in BM66 grade, including a close fourth at this venue last start, and the big weight drop gives him a genuine place-to-win platform despite the rise in grade.
Jockey: Anna Weatherlake
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had excuses when seventh in an Open at Lismore, covering ground and being bumped early before failing to quicken, but he was still beaten just under four lengths. His previous sixth behind Lady Wardell was also safely held after knuckling on jumping. Undefeated at this track and don't dismiss.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 25/09/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $50,000.00 | Lismore | 1210m | Soft 5 | Andrew Mallyon | 57.5kg | 1:10.42 | 7-7-7 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/09/2026 | 159 | BM82 | $27,000.00 | Lismore | 1110m | Soft 5 | Grady Spokes | 60.5kg | 1:03.84 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1050m | Soft | Andrew Mallyon | 1:01.99 | - | 1 |
| 2.44L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 21/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murwillumbah | 1000m | Soft | Jake Bayliss | 1:02.23 | - | 0 |
| 0.27L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 04/04/2026 | 20 | OPEN | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jett Newman | 52kg | 1:09.74 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 15/03/2026 | 10 | BM82 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1175m | Good 4 | Liberty Smyth | 55kg | 1:07.95 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $1.45 |
| 1/10 | 05/03/2026 | 23 | BM74 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1190m | Good 4 | Liberty Smyth | 55kg | 1:08.80 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $2.15 |
| 1/5 | 10/02/2026 | 16 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Lismore | 1220m | Soft 5 | Jake Bayliss | 60.5kg | 1:11.91 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $1.50 |
Jockey: Archie Mccolm
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Arrives in solid form after finishing third in an Open at Lismore, beaten a long neck by At Witz End after travelling well and closing strongly. She had won the start prior at Lismore, beating Dance Gavin Dance, so the form is reliable. Weight and trip are the queries, but she is a genuine place hope.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 25/09/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $50,000.00 | Lismore | 1210m | Soft 5 | Jai Williams | 55.5kg | 1:10.42 | 8-9-3 | 4 |
| 0.4L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/09/2026 | 20 | BM82 | $27,000.00 | Lismore | 1110m | Soft 5 | Jai Williams | 58kg | 1:03.84 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $40,150.00 | Murwillumbah | 1200m | Soft 5 | Siabh Rigley | 51kg | 1:11.99 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $4.40 |
| 9/11 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | NMW | $85,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Good 4 | Tiffani Brooker | 54kg | 0:57.26 | 6-6-9 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $71.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/07/2026 | 181 | BM70 | $75,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jai Williams | 58kg | 0:57.83 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 970m | Soft | Grady Spokes | 0:55.71 | - | 0 |
| 2.78L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | BM82 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1048m | Good 4 | Bella Youngberry | 57.5kg | 0:59.31 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $2.70 |
| 5/9 | 14/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballina | 1000m | Soft | Courtney Bellamy | 0:58.02 | - | 0 |
| 1.59L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Danny Peisley
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with a fifth in Class 4 company at Eagle Farm, beaten just over six lengths after jumping awkwardly and not finishing off. He had also been only fair at Coffs Harbour prior. Track record helps, but race form must improve sharply.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 946m | Soft | Justin P Stanley | 0:56.70 | - | 0 |
| 6.29L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 28/01/2026 | 17 | CL4 | $38,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1400m | Good 4 | Chelsea Baker | 55.5kg | 1:23.53 | 5-6-5 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $9.00 |
| 8/12 | 11/01/2026 | 178 | BM82 | $27,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1205m | Good 4 | Madeline Owen | 58kg | 1:10.17 | 12-12-8 | 12 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coffs Harbour | 800m | Heavy | Madeline Owen | 0:47.36 | - | 0 |
| 3.39L | $0.00 | |
| 11/14 | 17/07/2025 | 15 | CL6 | $50,000.00 | Grafton | 1175m | Good 4 | Dylan Gibbons | 57.5kg | 1:08.10 | 13-12-11 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/07/2025 | 109 | CL5 | $38,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1200m | Soft 5 | Bailey Wheeler | 58kg | 1:11.43 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/11 | 15/03/2025 | 21 | BM78 | $85,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1400m | Good 4 | Robbie Downey | 58.5kg | 1:23.18 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $14.00 |
| 4/12 | 22/02/2025 | 21 | CL5 | $150,000.00 | Lismore | 1410m | Good 4 | Jai Williams | 57.5kg | 1:21.56 | 8-10-4 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Grace Palmer
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been knocking hard, finishing third in a Class 3 at Taree as favourite, beaten just under a length, after being pipped late in another Class 3 at Coffs Harbour. He leads naturally, carries 4kg less than last start after the claim and has an excellent overall record. Beaten favourite last time, but still a major chance.
Last Starts 27 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 | 22/09/2026 | 19 | CL3 | $30,000.00 | Taree | 1008m | Soft 6 | Grace Palmer | 59.5kg | 0:59.10 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 03/09/2026 | 16 | CL3 | $27,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1010m | Good 4 | Liberty Smyth | 60.5kg | 0:57.12 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 18/08/2026 | 98 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1025m | Soft 7 | Grace Palmer | 60.5kg | 0:59.06 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 12/05/2026 | 23 | BM74 | $27,000.00 | Taree | 1007m | Heavy 8 | William Stanley | 58.5kg | 0:59.20 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 19/04/2026 | 35 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1000m | Good 3 | Liberty Smyth | 57kg | 0:57.04 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $4.40 |
| 1/11 | 15/03/2026 | 24 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1175m | Good 4 | Danny Peisley | 59kg | 1:08.69 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 9/10 | 09/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 1050m | Soft | Danny Peisley | 1:04.07 | - | 0 |
| 14.53L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was better than the bare fifth in Quality grade at Port Macquarie, beaten a length and a half after racing keenly and being hampered late. His previous third in a BM74 over 1004m there was sound when sent out favourite, and he is proven around 1120m with four wins and four placings from 11 tries. Proven at the trip and fourth-up, he is the one to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 09/10/2026 | 12 | Qlty | $80,500.00 | Port Macquarie | 1200m | Good 4 | Reece Jones | 54kg | 1:09.92 | 3-3-5 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/09/2026 | 39 | BM74 | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1004m | Good 4 | Grady Spokes | 57.5kg | 0:59.12 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 13/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coffs Harbour | 805m | Good | Grady Spokes | 0:47.49 | - | 0 |
| 0.22L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 19/08/2026 | 109 | BM70 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Soft 7 | Brad Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:13.13 | 6-8-4 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $16.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murtoa | 900m | Toby Atkinson | 0:56.07 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/11 | 02/05/2026 | 17 | BM70 | $80,000.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 60kg | 1:15.20 | 1-2-8 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $7.00 |
| 4/13 | 15/04/2026 | 11 | BM70 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1400m | Soft 5 | Holly Durnan | 57kg | 1:24.00 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/04/2026 | 9 | BM66 3U | $27,000.00 | Warracknabeal | 1200m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 60kg | 1:09.55 | 6-6-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.55 |
Jockey: Mikayla Weir
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran another honest race when fourth in a BM66 at this track, beaten just over a length at long odds, after a close second in a BM66 at Armidale. He drops sharply from 61.5kg to 55kg and has a strong overall record around this trip. Blinkers come off and place preferred.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 29/09/2026 | 9 | BM66 | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1106m | Soft 6 | Nathan Thomas | 61.5kg | 1:05.40 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/12 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | BM66 | $30,000.00 | Armidale | 1100m | Good 3 | Jenny Duggan | 61.5kg | 1:05.00 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.4L | $15.00 |
| 8/13 | 06/09/2026 | 19 | OPEN | $35,150.00 | Moree | 950m | Good 4 | Jacob Stiff | 53.5kg | 0:53.59 | 11-9-8 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $11.00 |
| 12/12 | 18/08/2026 | 11 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1200m | Soft 6 | Jordie Thompson | 58.5kg | 1:10.08 | 3-4-12 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $16.00 |
| 4/12 | 07/08/2026 | 22 | BM74 | $30,150.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1000m | Soft 6 | Mikayla Weir | 59kg | 0:57.60 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/07/2026 | 20 | Qlty | $75,000.00 | Grafton | 1000m | Good 3 | Nathan Thomas | 54kg | 0:55.79 | 5-7-9 | 9 |
| 7.7L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Inverell | 1050m | Soft | Jodi Worley | 1:02.64 | - | 0 |
| 4.06L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Matthew Palmer
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after a disappointing seventh in a BM66 at Coffs Harbour, beaten just over seven lengths when she settled back and made no ground. She did win a BM66 at this track two back at big odds, beating Constellation, and has track-and-distance form. Previous win at this track gives some hope, but this asks for more.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 03/09/2026 | 16 | BM66 | $27,200.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1212m | Good 4 | Olivia Dalton | 57.5kg | 1:11.33 | 6-8-7 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 18/08/2026 | 11 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1200m | Soft 6 | Ben Looker | 57.5kg | 1:10.08 | 9-8-1 | 12 |
| 0.4L | $26.00 |
| 6/12 | 07/08/2026 | 22 | BM74 | $30,150.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1000m | Soft 6 | Ben Looker | 55kg | 0:57.60 | 12-11-6 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $9.50 |
| 2/13 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | BM66 | $40,000.00 | Grafton | 1000m | Good 3 | Jake Bayliss | 57kg | 0:55.75 | 8-9-2 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/06/2026 | 22 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Casino | 1000m | Soft 7 | Ben Looker | 57.5kg | 0:59.88 | 3-2-5 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/06/2026 | 16 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1218m | Heavy 10 | Olivia Dalton | 56.5kg | 1:17.08 | 5-4-6 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 940m | Good | Matthew Mcguren | 0:53.07 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 13/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coffs Harbour | 800m | Good | Matthew Mcguren | 0:46.39 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Bailie Baker
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has not shown her best in two runs this campaign, finishing seventh in a BM70 at Warwick after racing keenly, following a big-odds seventh in a BM70 at Sunshine Coast where she began slowly. The positives are third-up fitness, weight relief and a sound wet-track record. Each way contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 10/10/2026 | 20 | BM70 | $25,000.00 | Warwick | 1200m | Soft 5 | Scott Sheargold | 57.5kg | 1:10.92 | 5-5-7 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/09/2026 | 85 | BM70 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | Bella Youngberry | 56.5kg | 0:57.45 | 5-5-7 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good | Bella Youngberry | 0:58.06 | - | 5 |
| 13.71L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | BM70 | $40,000.00 | Gatton | 1100m | Good 4 | Archie Mccolm | 56kg | 1:06.23 | 8-8-9 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/06/2026 | 119 | CL6 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | Karl Zechner | 54kg | 0:56.61 | 4-5-6 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Soft | Bella Youngberry | 1:02.50 | - | 2 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 07/02/2026 | 50 | BM65 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast Poly | 1150m | Neutral | Colleen Krahnen | 59kg | 1:07.23 | 3-2-4 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $9.50 |
| 7/11 | 19/12/2025 | 237 | BM68 | $38,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1100m | Good 4 | Jasper Franklin | 57.5kg | 1:04.11 | 3-5-7 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $20.00 |
Jockey: Jaden Lloyd
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after ending last preparation with an eighth in Open grade at Casino, beaten two and a half lengths when not fully ridden out in the straight. Her previous run at this track was also eighth after racing wide. Later on.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 08/08/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $35,000.00 | Casino | 1400m | Good 4 | Raymond Spokes | 56kg | 1:23.32 | 4-4-8 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 24/07/2026 | 12 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1430m | Good 3 | Grace Palmer | 59.5kg | 1:25.89 | 5-3-8 | 12 |
| 2.7L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 12/07/2026 | 17 | BM66 | $35,000.00 | Grafton | 1610m | Good 4 | Grady Spokes | 57kg | 1:38.06 | 2-1-5 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/06/2026 | 22 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Casino | 1300m | Soft 7 | Justin P Stanley | 59kg | 1:18.14 | 5-5-2 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/06/2026 | 45 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1218m | Heavy 10 | Luke Rolls | 59kg | 1:17.08 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 52.4L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/04/2026 | 12 | BM66 | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1400m | Good 3 | Luke Rolls | 59kg | 1:22.29 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 09/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | Good | Oliver Stammers | 0:53.91 | - | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ben Looker
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Bounced back strongly to win a BM66 at this track, scoring by just over half a length from The Lupercal after settling back and having work to do. That came after a flat last behind Custo, so the latest run was a clear return to form. Grade rise makes it harder, but he is in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 940m | Heavy | Ben Looker | 0:56.03 | - | 0 |
| 7.48L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | BM66 | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1106m | Soft 6 | Ben Looker | 57.5kg | 1:05.40 | 8-9-1 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/09/2026 | 18 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1190m | Good 4 | Jett Newman | 58.5kg | 1:09.26 | 2-3-7 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $4.60 |
| 4/9 | 03/09/2026 | 16 | CL3 | $27,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1010m | Good 4 | Danny Peisley | 58kg | 0:57.12 | 3-1-4 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $3.10 |
| 3/12 | 18/08/2026 | 11 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1200m | Soft 6 | Adin Thompson | 59kg | 1:10.08 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $7.00 |
| 3/12 | 07/08/2026 | 22 | BM74 | $30,150.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1000m | Soft 6 | Adin Thompson | 55kg | 0:57.60 | 10-9-3 | 6 |
| 0.7L | $9.00 |
| 4/13 | 16/07/2026 | 131 | BM66 | $40,000.00 | Grafton | 1000m | Good 3 | Boris Thornton | 59kg | 0:55.75 | 3-4-4 | 10 |
| 3.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 955m | Soft | Justin P Stanley | 0:55.51 | - | 0 |
| 0.85L | $0.00 |