Grafton Race 9 - Ladbrokes Top 2/3/4 Betting
WAGTAIL WHISPER (8) goes very well this course and distance starting 31 times for 16 wins and nine minors. Scored by 0.8 lengths last time (19.98) in a NG over 350m at this track. Expected to be in the finish. SWIFT GRANT (1) shapes well after a respectable run last time, finishing second in a NG at this track in 20.03. Smart time latest and looks a key chance on that form. WORDS OF WISDOM (2) boasts a strong record this journey here with seven wins and five minors from 19 tries. Missed the frame latest (20.45) when fourth over 350m at this track in a NG. Looks one of the chances. FIX IT FRED (4) is in the mix despite finishing out of the placings here last start.
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Comments
Hit the frame latest (20.03) when second at this track in a NG. Has two successes and two minors from six starts from box 1. Makes strong appeal.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/08/2026 | 11 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.03 | 0:19.98 | 0:19.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $16.00 |
| 5/5 | 17/08/2026 | 4 | NG | $2,660.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.64 | 0:17.44 | 0:17.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 13/08/2026 | 17 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.22 | 0:17.21 | 0:16.98 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/07/2026 | 74 | NG | $2,660.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.16 | 0:16.94 | 0:16.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/05/2026 | 42 | NG | $2,660.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.30 | 0:20.68 | 0:20.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.98 | 0:23.51 | 0:23.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $3.70 |
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Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 350m in 20.17. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fourth over 350m at this track at NG level. Is a danger.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.45 | 0:19.98 | 0:19.89 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.17 | 0:20.17 | 0:19.79 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.48 | 0:19.83 | 0:19.67 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 31/07/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.29 | 0:20.29 | 0:19.95 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $3.40 |
| 8/8 | 15/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,890.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.99 | 0:19.97 | 0:19.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 10/07/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.15 | 0:20.13 | 0:19.80 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
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Comments
Has finished fifth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 7 lengths behind Wagtail Whisper over 350m. Racing well and has to be included.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.49 | 0:19.98 | 0:19.89 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.3L | $3.90 |
| 5/7 | 14/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.34 | 0:25.34 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $3.20 |
| 5/6 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.12 | 0:19.93 | 0:19.93 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/08/2026 | 24 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.27 | 0:19.96 | 0:19.96 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/07/2026 | 4 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.83 | 0:19.83 | 0:19.80 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/07/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.87 | 0:19.87 | 0:19.87 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 |
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Comments
Found the going tougher last start when third over 340m at Bulli. That followed a win two back in 17.45 beating Aston President over 300m at Taree Super Track. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 25/08/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.39 | 0:19.32 | 0:19.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.9L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/08/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.45 | 0:17.45 | 0:17.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.70 |
| 4/7 | 15/08/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.13 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $27.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/08/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.91 | 0:20.21 | 0:19.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.0L | $14.00 |
| 6/6 | 02/08/2026 | 16 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.62 | 0:17.92 | 0:17.92 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/07/2026 | 6 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.31 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
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Comments
Placed last time (20.12) at this track in a NG, finishing third and beaten 2 lengths. Has performed well off the draw with a win and two places from six starts. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.12 | 0:19.98 | 0:19.89 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.04 | 0:20.04 | 0:20.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.20 | 0:20.03 | 0:19.79 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.96 | 0:19.96 | 0:19.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $2.70 |
| 7/7 | 03/08/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.55 | 0:20.19 | 0:19.96 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.36 | 0:16.96 | 0:16.87 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strongly fancied last time and hit the ground running with a fast early split, paving the way for a 0.8 lengths win at this track over 350m in 19.98. Has a very good strike-rate out of box 8, scoring five times. Go close.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.98 | 0:19.98 | 0:19.89 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/6 | 14/08/2026 | 4 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.97 | 0:19.79 | 0:19.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/6 | 10/08/2026 | 10 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.03 | 0:19.93 | 0:19.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 31/07/2026 | 21 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.00 | 0:19.95 | 0:19.95 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2026 | 12 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.44 | 0:19.83 | 0:19.80 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 28/06/2026 | 8 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.88 | 0:19.88 | 0:19.87 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |