It’s about time the tide turned for veteran galloper Yabbra, according to his trainer Leo Clapham.

It didn't take long for top north coast jockey Raymond Spokes to get back to his winning ways on the opening day of the Grafton Cup carnival.

Honest galloper Currency Boy should prove hard to hold out in today's Iluka Motel Handicap (race 6) at Grafton.

Local trainer Graeme Want is confident Want replacement apprentice Matthew McGuren can do the job on last start winner Extra Exceleration at Grafton on Tuesday.

Local galloper Extra Exceleration can overcome a wide gate to win today's Iluka Bowls Club Iluka Cup (race 7) at Grafton.