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AYAKA (6) is the one to beat after a strong debut second at this track, beaten just over half a length despite racing wide through the middle stages. She started at long odds there, so the performance had genuine merit, and the soft-track placing at this venue gives her the clearest exposed case. UNIVERSAL ENERGY (3) was only fourth on debut but began awkwardly, was bumped and steadied, yet still finished within just over two lengths of Brief Authority after being near the top of betting. PARTING THE SEAS (5) was beaten two and a half lengths behind Harvey's Turn at this venue and now gets meaningful weight relief, although his 1020m record keeps the case slightly qualified. ENCONTRE (13) improved into third at Ballina at long odds, beaten just under a length, and that gives him enough recent substance to press for a minor upset if he holds that level.
Jockey: Grady Spokes
Weight: 59kgs
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Debuts after two Grafton trials, the latest a solid second over 946m, so there is at least some public work to assess. The 1.5kg apprentice claim helps against the top weight impost, but the stable's supplied debut record is modest and there is no race-day evidence yet. Claim helps from the draw and has minor prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 946m | Soft | Grady Spokes | 0:56.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.88L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 940m | Good | Grady Spokes | 0:57.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.21L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Grace Palmer
Weight: 59kgs
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Makes his first race appearance off two older trials, including a Coffs Harbour hit-out where he finished fourth and a Casino trial in which he was well held. The 3kg claim is useful, but he still carries top weight on debut and arrives without a recent trial to point to sharp readiness. Tongue tie goes on and would need a strong market push.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coffs Harbour | 808m | Good | Grace Palmer | 0:46.28 | - | 0 |
| 8.14L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 08/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Casino | 1000m | Good | Grace Palmer | 1:00.73 | - | 0 |
| 11.17L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ben Looker
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Debuted with a fourth at this track, beaten just over two lengths by Brief Authority, and the run had more merit than the bare result after he jumped awkwardly, was bumped and was steadied near the 700m. He was still near the top of betting and worked into the race before tiring. Second-up improvement puts him right in the winning mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 21/09/2026 | - | MDN | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1015m | Soft 5 | Archie Mccolm | 57kg | 0:59.29 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $3.70 |
| 6/9 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coffs Harbour | 800m | Heavy | Luke Rolls | 0:46.61 | - | 4 |
| 11.65L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Mallyon
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Starts his career for the Matthew Dunn stable after two trials, most recently a close second at Gold Coast over 1000m. The trainer and jockey both rate strongly at this track, and the stable's debut numbers in the supplied data are sound enough to respect. Debut profile has solid place appeal.
Last Starts 13 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 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Jett Newman | 0:58.60 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 25/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 900m | Good | Brandon Lerena | 0:55.08 | - | 3 |
| 1.56L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Zac Wadick
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resumed with a solid fourth at this track, beaten two and a half lengths by Harvey's Turn after travelling close enough but not quite finishing it off. He now drops from 59kg to 56.5kg, which is a genuine help, and his Lismore run before the break had some merit after being bumped and closing off. The 1020m record is the query, but he has the form to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 29/09/2026 | 231 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1006m | Soft 6 | Justin P Stanley | 59kg | 0:59.27 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/02/2026 | 16 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Lismore | 1120m | Soft 5 | Luke Rolls | 59kg | 1:05.50 | 4-4-7 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $21.00 |
| 11/12 | 25/01/2026 | 24 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1048m | Good 4 | Dylan Turner | 59kg | 1:00.72 | 2-1-11 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/01/2026 | 96 | MDN | $35,000.00 | Inverell | 1050m | Good 4 | Ben Looker | 59kg | 1:00.06 | 8-8-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $2.45 |
| 6/11 | 27/09/2025 | 18 | MDN | $16,000.00 | Canberra | 1000m | Good 4 | Coriah Keatings | 59kg | 0:58.63 | 5-5-6 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 1000m | Good 4 | Coriah Keatings | 59kg | 0:56.47 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.7L | $4.40 |
| 1/4 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 1200m | Good | Josh Parr | 1:15.29 | - | 0 |
| 4.92L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 13/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1050m | Soft | Ashley Morgan | 1:05.01 | - | 0 |
| 3.16L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Daniel Smith
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after a plain debut at Warren, where she was second last and beaten nine and a half lengths behind Marinera. She was big odds there, settled rearward and made no ground, though stewards did note she was steadied shortly after the start. Stewards noted early tightening, but she has a fair bit to find.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 21/07/2026 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Warren | 1000m | Soft 5 | Zoe Hunt | 57kg | 0:57.69 | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/5 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 900m | Soft | Zoe Hunt | 0:53.72 | - | 5 |
| 8.05L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Matthew Palmer
Weight: 55kgs
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Has been well beaten in both starts, finishing last at Port Macquarie last time and beaten over 16 lengths after settling rearward and fading. The debut at Coffs Harbour was also well short of the mark, despite racing wide throughout and not being ridden out late. Others look far stronger.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1004m | Soft 5 | Grady Spokes | 55.5kg | 0:58.59 | 8-9-12 | 3 |
| 16.2L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/09/2026 | - | MDN | $50,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1014m | Good 4 | Liberty Smyth | 55kg | 0:58.29 | 2-4-10 | 9 |
| 24.1L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coffs Harbour | 808m | Good | Mikayla Weir | 0:46.28 | - | 0 |
| 8.22L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Mikayla Weir
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from an eight-month break with a solid third in a Grafton trial to suggest she is forward enough. Last seen when fourth at this track, beaten two lengths by Cianwood City after racing close enough and being steadied late, and the run prior was also a fourth at this venue. Blinkers off and place preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 940m | Heavy | Danny Peisley | 0:56.84 | - | 0 |
| 1.49L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 03/02/2026 | 198 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1040m | Soft 5 | Danny Peisley | 57kg | 1:00.15 | 2-1-4 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/13 | 20/07/2025 | 7 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1120m | Soft 7 | Kirk Matheson | 57kg | 1:05.97 | 1-1-4 | 12 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 13/07/2025 | 23 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Grafton | 1006m | Good 4 | Kirk Matheson | 56kg | 0:58.61 | 1-1-9 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/06/2025 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1005m | Heavy 8 | Teighan Worsnop | 55.5kg | 1:01.51 | 1-4-9 | 9 |
| 17.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 1045m | Soft | Teighan Worsnop | 1:02.43 | - | 0 |
| 3.43L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Karl Zechner
Weight: 55kgs
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Debuts with blinkers on. Her only supplied trial was at Grafton some time back when seventh over 940m, beaten almost six lengths, and she draws wide for this first assignment. Wide draw adds to the challenge.
Last Starts 92 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 | 19/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 940m | Soft | Noriyuki Masuda | 0:56.16 | - | 0 |
| 5.82L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Noriyuki Masuda
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Comes to the races after one Gold Coast trial, where she finished third over 1000m but was beaten five and a half lengths. The family page offers some encouragement, with several siblings winning on debut and Got Gumption coming from the same trainer, but the trial margin keeps the assessment measured. Minor claims.
Last Starts 13 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 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Nozi Tomizawa | 0:57.55 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Ran fourth at Ballina last start, beaten just over four lengths by Royal Eyre, and the effort was better than the price suggested after she jumped awkwardly and raced wide through the middle stages. She had also finished fifth at this track behind Brief Authority after another wide run. Long maiden record is the knock, but she can land in the placings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 04/10/2026 | 13 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Ballina | 1000m | Good 3 | Yvette Lewis | 56kg | 0:58.28 | 4-4-4 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/12 | 21/09/2026 | 110 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1015m | Soft 5 | Yvette Lewis | 57kg | 0:59.29 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $31.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/06/2026 | 19 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1218m | Heavy 10 | Yvette Lewis | 57kg | 1:17.74 | 3-3-6 | 9 |
| 14.4L | $9.00 |
| 12/13 | 15/05/2026 | 10 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Scone | 1300m | Good 4 | Siena Grima | 55kg | 1:19.93 | 3-5-12 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $101.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/05/2026 | 16 | MDN FM | $27,000.00 | Taree | 1262m | Heavy 8 | Yvette Lewis | 58kg | 1:16.99 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/04/2026 | 12 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1100m | Good 4 | Mikayla Weir | 57kg | 1:03.85 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1050m | Good | Yvette Lewis | 1:01.84 | - | 6 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 16/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Soft | Yvette Lewis | 0:50.42 | - | 4 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 |