Grafton Racing Tips for Monday, May 4th 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing at Grafton on Monday, which includes eight races at the quality meeting.

Punters get good value odds for the New South Wales meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.

Race 1. (12:15) Team Aiden Mother’s Day Markets Handicap (1015m)

#2 – Without Surrender @ $2.40

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Without Surrender looks to go one better than his debut second placing at Grafton.

The two-year-old son of Showtime ran a half-length behind the winner as a $26 chance, so the expectations weren’t high.

They are this time around, so include him in picks.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 2. (12:50) Kensei Club Community Day Maiden (1720m)

#5 – Show’em Who’s King @ $4.40

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Paul Shailer lines up Show’em Who’s King, who wasn’t too far away from the winner on debut at Sunshine Coast.

The three-year-old son of King’s Legacy should get all favours from the draw, and there isn’t much depth to this field.

We expect him to run well at each-way odds.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 3. (13:25) Grafton Toyota Maiden (1115m)

#9 – Sword of Legacy @ $1.75

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Looking to justify short odds is Sword of Legacy, who turned her form around when running second at Eagle Farm last start.

The three-year-old filly by Too Darn Hot had been racing in Sydney before going to Eagle Farm, and given her stakes experience, beating this field shouldn’t be hard.

Include her in horse racing multi bets.

Stake: 3.5 Units

Race 4. (14:05) GDSC Ramornie Handicap Day 15 July BM58 (1215m)

#4 – Too Hot to Torque @ $2.30

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The Matthew Dunn-trained gelding did well to run second at Ballina, and he should be tough to beat here.

He won his only second-up start last campaign, so he’s good with a run under his belt, and we’re not surprised by the odds.

We expect his odds to shorten close to race time.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 5. (14:40) Westlawn Finance C1 (1420m)

#2 – Archie Maximus @ $3.80

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Archie Maximus is gunning for consecutive wins after scoring at Grafton by 2.8 lengths to exit maidens.

The three-year-old son of Brutal has yet to finish worse than second in three attempts at the track, and it’s only the heavy track that is of concern.

However, he’s good enough to overcome it and run well.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (15:15) Calcutta at the Tavern BM58 (1015m)

#3 – Dance Gavin Dance @ $4.40

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Dance Gavin Dance scored a win over Too Hot to Torque last start, and that form could be franked earlier on the card.

The three-year-old son of Royal Symphony also won two starts back, which came in heavy conditions, so the form stacks up well.

We’re happy to include him in picks at the price.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 7. (15:50) Lawrence Tavern Cup BM82 (1190m)

#8 – Yendy @ $4.60

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Each-way odds are with Yendy, who has been all around the mark without winning this preparation.

The Dunn-trained mare owns four wins and five placings, and she comes off consecutive placings at Gold Coast.

55kg on her back is enough to take her close.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (16:25) MacLean Bowling Club BM58 (2230m)

#2 – Will to Excel @ $5.00

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Getting close to a win is Will to Excel, who finished second at Wellington last start, and his experience could shine through.

The 10-year-old owns eight wins and 18 placings from 73 starts, and as his recent form suggests, he’s not slowing down.

A wet track doesn’t worry him, so take the odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

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After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

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