Grafton (NSW) – Soft 5
R1 – Vines At 139 Country Boosted Class 2 Handicap (1015m)
Analysis
A competitive sprint to start the meeting. 2. Amaya's Secret has been knocking on the door and narrowly missed here last start as favourite. With multiple wins at the track already, this looks a strong chance to bounce back. 4. Superstitious wasn’t far away first-up and the removal of blinkers could help sharpen the performance. 8. Homeland resumes from a short break and has the ability to improve second-up. 3. Sir Havachat returns from a long absence but has impressed in a recent trial and could make an immediate impact.
Selections
- Amaya's Secret (3) – $3.50
- Superstitious (2) – $4.00
- Homeland (6) – $23.00
- Sir Havachat (7) – $4.40
R2 – Nuturf Maiden Handicap (1420m)
Analysis
1. Spot On The Moon has been very consistent in two runs to date and looks close to breaking through after a narrow defeat last start. 6. Bassett's Choice drops back to non-metro company and comes from a respected stable. 2. Coastal Cowboy resumes after a spell and the addition of blinkers could spark improvement. 3. Launcher ran well when resuming and has the profile to be competitive again.
Selections
- Spot On The Moon (2) – $1.65
- Bassett's Choice (6) – $5.00
- Coastal Cowboy (5) – $6.00
R3 – Inspirations Paint Maiden Plate (1720m)
Analysis
9. Always A Rainbow has shown good ability in both career starts and went very close when heavily backed last time out. 10. Elegant Force draws well and represents a stable capable of improving runners quickly. 7. Shark Park has trialled nicely leading into this and should be ready to perform. 2. Righteous Brother steps up in distance and could run into the placings.
Selections
- Always A Rainbow (4) – $1.36
- Elegant Force (1) – $7.50
- Shark Park (3) – $7.00
- Righteous Brother (8) – $27.00
R4 – GJR Sheetmetal Benchmark 58 Handicap (2230m)
Analysis
This race appears to revolve around a couple of key runners. 4. Hurricane Rosie should improve with fitness and looks capable of winning. 3. Vermeer has been consistently placing and gets a favourable draw. 2. Mr Plume finished strongly to score last start and could go on with it. 5. Champagne Rouge drops back to easier company and must be respected.
Selections
- Hurricane Rosie (8) – $4.00
- Vermeer (1) – $3.20
- Mr Plume (2) – $6.00
- Champagne Rouge (5) – $3.20
R5 – Clarence Valley Wholesalers Country Boosted Maiden Plate (1190m)
Analysis
11. Joanjett went extremely close last start and looks ready to break through with a similar performance. 1. Hezanuff resumes and could show improvement second-up. 3. And One makes his debut and represents a stable capable of producing competitive first starters. 6. Graceful Warrior showed promise when placing first-up and could be competitive again.
Selections
- Joanjett (3) – $1.80
- Hezanuff (4) – $8.00
- And One (10) – $35.00
- Graceful Warrior (6) – $12.00
R6 – Winters Air Benchmark 74 Handicap (1190m)
Analysis
5. Poseidon's Son produced a strong performance last start and looks well placed to go close again. 4. The Kewess resumes and comes from a stable that often improves runners second-up. 2. Daytona returns from a spell and draws well, which gives him each-way appeal. 10. Cabsav has been racing consistently and could again run into the placings.
Selections
- Poseidon's Son (10) – $3.10
- The Kewess (6) – $9.50
- Daytona (1) – $18.00
- Cabsav (5) – $23.00
R7 – Merlandi Farrier Services Class 1 Handicap (1190m)
Analysis
A competitive race where the top selections look closely matched. 9. The Rookie has been consistent this preparation and appears well placed here. 1. Jade Trees produced an impressive front-running win last start and could control the race from the inside barrier. 2. Referees scored here last time and has the ability to repeat the effort.
Selections
- The Rookie (5) – $11.00
- Jade Trees (1) – $3.40
- Referees (14) – $4.80
R8 – Bands Brews & BBQ's 15 March Benchmark 58 Handicap (1420m)
Analysis
2. Spills impressed when leading throughout to win last start and could repeat the performance. 4. Autumn Miss has a strong second-up record and should be competitive again. 13. She's Enuff faces a wide barrier but has been racing consistently and could still feature. 1. Zou Big Boy drops back to easier grade and has the form to be competitive.
Selections
- Spills (6) – $6.50
- Autumn Miss (3) – $9.00
- She's Enuff (18) – $11.00
- Zou Big Boy (5) – $7.50