Grafton (NSW) – Soft 5
R1 – Chinese New Year Country Boosted BM58 Handicap (1006m)
Analysis
Small field but still competitive. ONCE A LADY (8) had a solid previous campaign with multiple wins and can improve sharply second-up from a leading yard. SEA OF QI (5) resumes and has an excellent record at this track, making her a genuine each-way player. RETHINK IT (4) also returns from a spell and is capable of running into the money.
Selections
8. Once A Lady (5) – $35.00
5. Sea Of Qi (6) – $14.00
4. Rethink It (4) – $23.00
R2 – Year Of The Horse Class 1 & Maiden Plate (2220m)
Analysis
Expecting a tactical affair over the staying trip. PIERONIMO (2) has been racing consistently and looks well suited here. SONDER (5) backs up quickly and can improve. TURPIN’S TORMENT (10) is knocking on the door and must be included. LEGIN (8) draws ideally and has place claims again.
Selections
2. Pieronimo (6) – $1.70
5. Sonder (3) – $5.00
10. Turpin’s Torment (4) – $18.00
8. Legin (1) – $11.00
R3 – Laisee Maiden Plate (1006m)
Analysis
MASHEAN (10) has been ultra-consistent this prep and looks ready to break through. ARCHIE MAXIMUS (4) resumes off encouraging trial work and can feature. RICH STAR (2) was narrowly denied when resuming and looms as the main danger. OUR MIRACLE GIRL (11) has claims first-up at odds.
Selections
10. Mashean (6) – $2.60
4. Archie Maximus (2) – $5.50
2. Rich Star (1) – $2.70
11. Our Miracle Girl (8) – $26.00
R4 – Lucky Money Country Boosted Maiden Handicap (1181m)
Analysis
Competitive maiden with depth. ZWEIGELT (3) was well supported on debut and can improve sharply. JOANJETT (6) has been around the mark all prep and is a serious threat. GRACEFUL WARRIOR (7) ran well fresh and can progress. REFEREES (1) showed promise first-up and must be respected.
Selections
3. Zweigelt (7) – $3.40
6. Joanjett (5) – $5.00
7. Graceful Warrior (4) – $17.00
- Referees (6) – $3.70
R5 – Kung Hei Fat Choy Class 1 Handicap (1181m)
Analysis
THE ROOKIE (5) has been consistent this preparation and looks well placed again. MINI ANGEL (3) can improve second-up and is the obvious danger. PICUPSTIXX (12) has been competitive and appeals each-way. CIANWOOD CITY (8) comes off a surprise win and can’t be ignored.
Selections
5. The Rookie (10) – $11.00
3. Mini Angel (7) – $10.00
12. Picupstixx (6) – $7.00
8. Cianwood City (12) – $41.00
R6 – Red Packet Benchmark 58 Handicap (1410m)
Analysis
INQUISITOR (5) was heavily supported last start and went close, making him the runner to beat. OLIVERSHARE (11) steps up in trip and can improve. ALABAMA GIRL (10) brings winning form into this and holds each-way appeal. SPILLS (3) maps well from the draw and remains in calculations.
Selections
5. Inquisitor (16) – $4.50
11. Olivershare (4) – $18.00
10. Alabama Girl (17) – $14.00
3. Spills (1) – $13.00