Horse Racing Tips for Grafton 7/4/26

Shayne Montgomery returns to Grafton where the rail is out +2m and the track rated a Soft 5.

With the rail only slightly out, the surface should play relatively fair, but runners that can handle the ground and settle within striking distance are still expected to have an edge.

Montgomery has identified two key confidence plays early and mid-program, while keeping a consistent approach across the rest of the meeting.

 

Rail Position: +2mtrs
Track Type: Turf
Track Condition: Soft 5
Dual Track Meeting: No

 

Grafton Horse Racing Tips from Shayne Montgomery 7/4/26

 

Best Bet

Race 2 – 10. Elegant Force ($1.85)
Tip Type: Win
Stake: Highest

 

Next Best

Race 5 – 3. Mortlake ($0.00)
Tip Type: Win
Stake: Highest

 

Grafton Tips

Race 1 (12:35 pm)

Kissavos – $2.10
Tip Type: Win
Stake: Standard

 

Race 2 (1:10 pm)

Elegant Force – $1.85
Tip Type: Win
Stake: Highest

 

Race 3 (1:50 pm)

Archie Maximus – $2.30
Tip Type: Win
Stake: Standard

 

Race 4 (2:30 pm)

Alleze – $2.10
Tip Type: Win
Stake: Standard

 

Race 5 (3:05 pm)

Mortlake – $0.00
Tip Type: Win
Stake: Highest

 

Race 6 (3:45 pm)

Patrioticintention – $7.00
Tip Type: Win
Stake: Standard

 

Race 7 (4:25 pm)

Queen Of Tayrona – $5.00
Tip Type: Win
Stake: Standard

 

Race 8 (5:05 pm)

Veecee – $2.60
Tip Type: Win
Stake: Standard

 

Summary

Shayne Montgomery’s Grafton strategy is anchored around Elegant Force as the standout on the program, with Mortlake also rated as a high-confidence play later in the meeting.

With the rail out +2m and the track rated Soft 5, expect runners that can handle the conditions and position on-speed to be well suited throughout the day.

 

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