GraftonSun, January 25, 2026

SOUTHAMPTON FLARE (4) was beaten just a neck last start when fresh from a lay-off and landed his first top-three finish in the process at Ballina over 5f. Great chance to break through. DANCE GAVIN DANCE (3) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing 0. 7 lengths from the winner in third over 5f at Ballina. Has upside and can open his account. PARFUMIER (12) is back after a break of three-and-a-half months. At the last run before the layoff she finished sixth over 7½f at Kembla Grange. Launched last prep with a minor placing at Newcastle over 6¼f. Leading player on best figures - bold showing expected. KAYAKO (9) is a well-related three-year-old filly lining up for the first time. By Spirit Of Boom from Elusive Meteor who has produced some fine gallopers, including winners at black type level. Coming along well at the trials with a minor placing at her most recent at Gold Coast. Promising type who cannot be left out of calculations.