Grafton (NSW) – Heavy 9
R1 Preview
Small field with limited depth but plenty of early speed. Ever So Ready drops back to non-metro grade and should bounce back strongly, clearly the one to beat. Debutant Exceeva has shown enough at the trials to be competitive, while Acrodance resumes off a solid trial and can hit the line late.
Selections:
- Ever So Ready (8) – $2.50
- Exceeva (2) – $8.00
- Acrodance (1) – $5.50
- Scrambling (5) – $11.00
R2 Preview
This sets up perfectly for Foxy Artist, who has been consistent and looks ideally placed to break through. Dancing Tilda is improving and can run into the placings, while Virginia Breezes should appreciate the step up in trip and finish off strongly.
Selections:
3. Foxy Artist (2) – $1.90
2. Dancing Tilda (8) – $7.50
7. Virginia Breezes (7) – $8.50
R3 Preview
A clear standout here with Sword Of Legacy dropping sharply in grade after a strong metro run. Hard to beat. Immortal Storm resumes with a tidy record and can fill a placing, while Commedia is trending the right way.
Selections:
9. Sword Of Legacy (1) – $1.80
2. Immortal Storm (8) – $5.75
8. Commedia (2) – $10.00
6. Voysey (3) – $26.00
R4 Preview
Moderate tempo expected but Too Hot To Torque looks well placed to atone after a narrow defeat last start. On My Command brings upside after an impressive win here, while Rupestris is building nicely and can feature again.
Selections:
4. Too Hot To Torque (6) – $2.35
8. On My Command (7) – $3.90
6. Rupestris (11) – $8.50
5. Critical Time (1) – $7.50
R5 Preview
Competitive race with a few chances, but Archie Maximus maps perfectly from the inside and looks hard to hold out after his maiden win. Sinatra drops in grade and can improve sharply, while High Voltage has upside fresh.
Selections:
2. Archie Maximus (1) – $4.00
- Sinatra (2) – $6.00
- High Voltage (13) – $9.50
- Australasia (3) – $9.00
R6 Preview
Plenty of speed engaged, but Dance Gavin Dance is chasing a hat-trick and looks well placed to continue the run. Permission Granted brings strong front-running form, while Prestige Pak is a key danger second-up.
Selections:
3. Dance Gavin Dance (4) – $6.00
9. Permission Granted (8) – $6.00
6. Prestige Pak (6) – $17.00
12. Hayley’s Rocket (7) – $16.00
R7 Preview
Strong BM82 with multiple chances. Yendy has been consistent and gets gear changes to improve again, while The Gambling Greek has the class to overcome a tricky draw. House Of Cards can bounce back.
Selections:
8. Yendy (4) – $4.60
2. The Gambling Greek (11) – $4.60
5. House Of Cards (6) – $4.00
- The Wolf (7) – $6.50
R8 Preview
Staying test to close and looks a race between a few. Rock The Machine has been racing well and handles conditions, while Redadel brings winning form. Value runners like Castel Trosino can surprise.
Selections:
3. Rock The Machine (9) – $9.00
5. Redadel (11) – $8.00
4. Castel Trosino (14) – $11.00
13. My Pepperjack (6) – $27.00
