Grafton Race 6 - Book A Christmas Race Meeting Marquee Hcp (C1)
BRIEF AUTHORITY (4) is the one to beat after winning first-up at this track in a Mdn over 1015m, where he was bumped early, pressed forward and still found plenty to beat Scrambling as favourite. His only other run was a sound fourth in Open grade at this venue, and a wet-track win already on the board gives his profile the most substance. HAPPYAZIAM (7) is the main danger after launching from off the pace to win on debut at Toowoomba as an odds-on favourite, with the only question being that she has not yet raced at around 1120m. COPENHAGEN CAT (9) was below market expectation when seventh in a Class 2 here last start, but she had genuine settling interference and her prior head second in a BM58 at this venue reads well for this. ROSENBLUM (6) was beaten three lengths at Port Macquarie after being slow out and tightened late, and his previous win at this distance keeps him in the mix despite the wide draw.
Jockey: Zac Wadick
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes through two sound sprint runs, winning a Mdn at Coffs Harbour before running second to Mainstay at Muswellbrook, beaten two and a half lengths after settling rearward and keeping on strongly. He steps back up to around 1120m, where his record is still unplaced, so the trip is the query. The 1120m record is the query, but current form puts him in the placings mix.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/10/2026 | 22 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1000m | Good 4 | Zac Wadick | 57.5kg | 0:57.04 | 7-4-2 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/09/2026 | 31 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1014m | Good 4 | Grady Spokes | 57kg | 0:58.29 | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 4U | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1250m | Good 4 | Jay Ford | 59kg | 1:14.54 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/07/2026 | 11 | MDN | $42,000.00 | Illawarra Grange | 1200m | Good 4 | Andrew Adkins | 58kg | 1:10.00 | 6-6-7 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN CG | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1100m | Soft 6 | Jay Ford | 59kg | 1:03.89 | 8-8-6 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $71.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 790m | Soft | Andrew Adkins | 0:47.64 | - | 0 |
| 5.13L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 26/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 815m | Heavy | Andrew Adkins | 0:49.47 | - | 0 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Mallyon
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned with a determined Mdn win at this track over 1015m, overcoming a bump at the start before picking up sharply to beat Scrambling by just over half a length as favourite. His debut fourth in Open grade at this venue was also sound, and he has already shown he handles wet ground. Progressive profile and looks the one to beat.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 21/09/2026 | 155 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1015m | Soft 5 | Andrew Mallyon | 56.5kg | 0:59.29 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $2.25 |
| 3/5 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1050m | Soft | Arwen Elliott | 1:01.81 | - | 5 |
| 3.02L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 940m | Soft | Arwen Elliott | 0:57.07 | - | 0 |
| 3.91L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 19/04/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1000m | Good 4 | Andrew Mallyon | 57kg | 0:57.07 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Benjamin Osmond
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been below her best in two runs this campaign, finishing tenth in a BM58 at Port Macquarie last start after sitting handy and coming under pressure late. Her prior run at Beaumont (newcastle) was tougher than it reads after covering ground without cover. Need to see another run from the awkward draw.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 27/09/2026 | 33 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1204m | Good 4 | Andrew Gibbons | 58kg | 1:11.77 | 2-2-10 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $20.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/08/2026 | 225 | CL1 | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1150m | Soft 5 | Dylan Gibbons | 55kg | 1:07.79 | 5-4-8 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1000m | Good | Jose Severo | 0:59.96 | - | 0 |
| 3.88L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 800m | Heavy | Shannen Llewellyn | 0:49.68 | - | 0 |
| 1.84L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 12/01/2026 | 16 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Taree | 1400m | Soft 6 | Andrew Gibbons | 55kg | 1:26.40 | 1-1-6 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 27/12/2025 | 23 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Andrew Gibbons | 55.5kg | 1:13.51 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/12/2025 | - | MDN | $50,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1212m | Good 3 | Andrew Mallyon | 56kg | 1:11.76 | 2-2-9 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Jett Newman
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a genuine excuse when sixth at Port Macquarie last start, beginning slowly then being tightened near the 50m after briefly leading in the straight. His Coffs Harbour run prior was plain at long odds, so consistency is the concern. Wide barrier tempers the case, but he can run into the placings.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 27/09/2026 | 24 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1004m | Soft 5 | Raymond Spokes | 56.5kg | 0:58.82 | 5-1-6 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 10/12 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1212m | Good 4 | Raymond Spokes | 56kg | 1:10.44 | 1-1-10 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $61.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/08/2026 | 15 | MDN | $16,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1110m | Heavy 8 | Raymond Spokes | 59kg | 1:08.10 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $3.60 |
| 11/11 | 07/08/2026 | 77 | MDN | $50,150.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1000m | Soft 6 | Archie Mccolm | 57kg | 0:58.08 | 2-3-11 | 9 |
| 7.4L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1280m | Neutral | Pierre Boudvillain | 59kg | 1:15.36 | 6-8-8 | 10 |
| 13.6L | $10.00 |
| 5/5 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Soft | Shaun Guymer | 0:59.79 | - | 0 |
| 4.07L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga Riverside | 1000m | Good | Pierre Boudvillain | 0:58.64 | - | 0 |
| 1.27L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Karl Zechner
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Made the right start at Toowoomba, coming from the back half to win a Mdn over 1010m by a neck as a short odds-on favourite. She had trialled last month before that debut and still looks open to natural improvement second-up. New to 1120m, but the upside is obvious.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/10/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1010m | Good 4 | Karl Zechner | 58kg | 1:01.59 | 5-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.95 |
| 1/7 | 25/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Good | Karl Zechner | 1:04.45 | - | 5 |
| 0.29L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Good | Bella Youngberry | 0:49.71 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Mallyon
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break after ending her first campaign with a heavy defeat in Open grade at Doomben, where she was unwanted in betting and could not make ground after settling back. Her debut Mdn win at Toowoomba showed she has ability, and two trials since last racing give her a fitness base. Doomben run before the break was plain, so place claims look best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 04/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballina | 1000m | Good | Owen Payton | 0:58.79 | - | 0 |
| 4.65L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 940m | Good | Dylan Turner | 0:57.23 | - | 0 |
| 3.55L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 03/06/2026 | 18 | OPEN 2 | $38,000.00 | Doomben | 1110m | Good 4 | Mark Du Plessis | 56.5kg | 1:05.56 | 9-10-10 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1000m | Good 4 | Georgina Cartwright | 56.5kg | 1:01.55 | 6-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Can be given another chance after starting a well-supported favourite in a Class 2 at this track and finishing seventh, with stewards noting she raced keenly and was steadied approaching the 800m. Her prior BM58 second here, beaten a head by Vendemmia, is the run to judge. Her narrow second here two back makes her a key chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 29/09/2026 | 22 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1181m | Soft 6 | Siabh Rigley | 52kg | 1:11.11 | 2-3-7 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 07/09/2026 | 30 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1200m | Good 4 | Siabh Rigley | 51.5kg | 1:09.65 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2026 | 20 | BM50 | $16,000.00 | Casino | 1200m | Soft 5 | Siabh Rigley | 55.5kg | 1:10.95 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/14 | 19/07/2026 | 251 | BM58 FM | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1100m | Soft 5 | Siabh Rigley | 53.5kg | 1:04.20 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballina | 1021m | Heavy | Siabh Rigley | 1:03.14 | - | 0 |
| 0.48L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 08/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murwillumbah | 1010m | Heavy | Robert Keegan | 1:06.66 | - | 0 |
| 0.53L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 10/11/2025 | 22 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Lismore | 1110m | Soft 7 | Bella Youngberry | 54.5kg | 1:04.56 | 2-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 19/10/2025 | 19 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Lismore | 1210m | Good 4 | Bella Youngberry | 56kg | 1:09.42 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Jaden Lloyd
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after ending last campaign with two well-held runs over longer trips, including second last in a BM50 at Casino when making no impression late. She was also beaten eight and a half lengths at this track the run prior after settling back and covering ground. Others appeal more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 08/08/2026 | 15 | BM50 | $16,000.00 | Casino | 1900m | Soft 5 | Raymond Spokes | 59kg | 2:03.44 | 8-9-10 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 10/13 | 24/07/2026 | 19 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1630m | Good 3 | Grace Palmer | 52.5kg | 1:37.77 | 10-11-10 | 12 |
| 8.7L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | BM66 3 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1420m | Soft 5 | Grady Spokes | 55kg | 1:24.13 | 5-3-7 | 9 |
| 5.4L | $71.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/06/2026 | 15 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Ballina | 1590m | Heavy 10 | Grady Spokes | 55kg | 1:43.18 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
| 6/10 | 06/06/2026 | 29 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1635m | Soft 6 | Archie Mccolm | 53kg | 1:39.95 | 8-8-6 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/05/2026 | 19 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1405m | Heavy 10 | Andrew Gibbons | 55.5kg | 1:29.78 | 6-6-3 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Dylan Turner | 0:59.29 | - | 4 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 15/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | 0:58.57 | - | 4 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ben Looker
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held in harder company from a picnic meeting at Tabulam last start, finishing fifth in a Class 2 and beaten seven and a half lengths after being slow away, keen and wide throughout. She was last at Bowraville two back at big odds, so the recent form is modest. Outclassed.
Last Starts 16 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 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | CL2 | $12,000.00 | Tabulam | 1000m | Good 3 | Grace Palmer | 52kg | 0:57.78 | - | 6 |
| 7.4L | $7.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/09/2026 | 16 | CL1 | $16,000.00 | Bowraville | 1000m | Good 3 | Stephen Cummins | 56kg | 0:58.73 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/09/2026 | 89 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 808m | Good 4 | Liberty Smyth | 53kg | 0:44.68 | 9-9 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $81.00 |
| 10/14 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1205m | Soft 6 | Jason Taylor | 55kg | 1:09.95 | 8-8-10 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/05/2026 | 22 | CL1 | $16,000.00 | Grafton | 1190m | Heavy 10 | Poppie Gorton | 52kg | 1:13.19 | 8-8-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $14.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/04/2026 | 13 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Grace Palmer | 52kg | 1:11.90 | 5-6-8 | 8 |
| 12.1L | $101.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 940m | Soft | Jon Grisedale | 0:55.41 | - | 0 |
| 0.93L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Daniel Smith
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Broke through in a small-field Mdn at Tabulam last start, beating Rockin' Red by a head as favourite, but this is harder company from picnic level. The more relevant local reference is his previous run, when tenth behind Brief Authority at this track, beaten seven and a half lengths after being unwanted in the market. Has to find another level.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 03/10/2026 | 12 | MDN | $12,000.00 | Tabulam | 1000m | Good 3 | Jodi Worley | 58.5kg | 0:58.25 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
| 10/12 | 21/09/2026 | 21 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1015m | Soft 5 | Jett Newman | 59kg | 0:59.29 | 3-2-10 | 9 |
| 7.7L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/08/2026 | 356 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Taree | 1000m | Soft 6 | Jett Newman | 57kg | 0:58.69 | 1-1-7 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $5.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/09/2025 | 22 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1000m | Soft 5 | Bella Youngberry | 54kg | 0:57.12 | 3-5-10 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/08/2025 | 32 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Casino | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Bella Youngberry | 54kg | 1:00.89 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $7.50 |
| 8/9 | 17/07/2025 | 11 | OPEN 2 | $45,000.00 | Grafton | 1175m | Good 4 | Luke Rolls | 57kg | 1:08.24 | 8-8-8 | 9 |
| 11.2L | $201.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 1000m | Chelsea Thompson | 1:03.38 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Natz Blacker | 0:54.68 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |