With all the rain around it has been all that trainers can do to find a race meeting that is not abandoned and there is little doubt that when they arrive is will be a heavy track to contend with.
That was the case at Coffs Harbour o...
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September In Summer
I did not forget that the Shane Everson yard was also in the winners circle at Grafton last week when September Girl scored a solid victory in the Class2 1006m in what was an all Grafton Finish.
Ridden by Matt McGuren September Girl ...
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Kilner Continues
With all thoughts moving to Blues Brews and BBQ’s Yamba Golf & Country Club Yamba Cup next Sunday it is time to reflect on the massive day local trainers had at the last Grafton meeting.
The seven races saw Grafton based traine...
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Skill Runs Deep
I have always said local racing is never as healthy as when the trainers based in that city are winning races. There is no doubt that based on that criteria Grafton racing has never been in a more healthy state.
At the mid February G...
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No Joke
The Jason Reilly camp continues on its winning way this season with Jason being successful at the most recent Ballina meeting with Just A Joke.
Ridden by the inform Queensland based rider Andrew Mallyon Just A Joke settled well back ...
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King Salutes
Grafton may not have won the Country Championship Qualifier at Coffs Harbour but we achieved the next best thing with the John Shelton trained Tara Jasmine forcing her way into the final with a solid second.
Earlier in the day howeve...
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Old Team Combines
Unfortunately we have been experiencing some issues getting news stories up on our facebook page so over the next few days hopefully I can catch up with some stories on how Grafton trainers have been faring in the winner getter stakes.
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Championships Bound?
The NRRA Country Championships qualifier is on next Saturday at Coffs Harbour and last Tuesday's Grafton meeting holds more than a few keys as how the race might unfold.
Following last Tuesday Grafton's number one trainer John Shelto...
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Big Day For The Locals
The good news is we are back racing at Grafton with the first two meetings both seeing top racing produced.
The first meeting was held on Sunday January 24 with Grafton trainers providing three of the seven winners.
The first wa...
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After The Wait
Dwayne Schmidt by his own admission will be the first to admit that season 20/21 has not been as lucrative as last year brought about in part by the large number of 2yo currently being prepared by the stable.
Nevertheless the aim of any trainer is...
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