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As we continue to move to the carnival it is time to highlight the Fleur Blanch stable which had a couple of winners in the last month as we count down to July 2024. Fleur was successful with Allberin at the Grafton meeting in mid Ma...
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Whilst she might not appreciate the title there is no doubt that Cathy Chapman is one of the veterans of the Grafton training ranks having been based in Grafton for well in excess of thirty years. On Saturday Cathy found herself back...
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As the countdown commences for the July Racing Carnival we will start to review just how the Grafton based trainers are performing in the build up to July 2024. First in focus will be Jason Reilly who had a great day at the Ulmarra C...
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Grafton trainers have started the 2024 Grafton season well with winners at the early meetings. There are a number of local stables represented tomorrow so here are some other stables to watch that have already tasted success at home this ye...
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With a fantastic Grafton meeting on on Thursday we should review how the Grafton trainers have faired since the return to racing. At the most recent meeting Grafton trainers had a huge day winning three of the nine events. Shane...
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With Grafton races programmed for Thursday it is time to see just how our local trainers have been travelling over the past few meetings. Leading trainer John Shelton returned to the winners circle at Ballina on Friday when the local...
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As the countdown starts towards to mini Jacaranda Race Carnival it is time to check out how our trainers have been faring on the away tracks. With Andrew Parramore taking a small break Vanessa McLennan has taken over the reins of som...
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Lismore Cup day proved to great day for two Grafton stables yesterday. The feature sprint event of the afternoon the Untamed Handicap 1200m went to the Samantha McGuren trained Fortyfive Parklane. Ridden by Kyle Wilson-Taylor who ...
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Whilst Matt McGuren has experienced a solid start for the new season already securing ten winners in the first few weeks, things have been a little more frustrating for his trainer wife Samantha. Sam knew she has a better than averag...
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As we prepare for the races today its is a good time to catch up on recent Grafton trained winners. Grafton's newest trainer Tony Newing will tell you himself although it has taken a little time to settle into his new training routin...
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