GRAFTON (NSW) – Good 3
R1 – All Office & Business Country Boosted Class 1 Hcp – Heat Of The Rising Star (1400m)
Analysis
CELESTIAL BELL has been popular in betting all prep and again looks well placed to go close from a strong stable. ALABAMA GIRL hasn’t fired last time but her earlier form this campaign keeps her in the mix. COSMIC COCO comes from a respected yard and should not be overlooked. LA NARRADORA closed off nicely last start and the extra trip could bring improvement.
Selections
4. Celestial Bell (2) — $2.70
5. Alabama Girl (3) — $7.00
- Cosmic Coco (8) — $7.00
- La Narradora (5) — $2.50
R2 – Cansdell Signs Class 1 Hcp (1040m)
Analysis
HEY DAISY returned in good order at the Sunshine Coast and commands respect again. THE ROOKIE broke through last start and can continue on that path. DIVIDENDS PAID impressed winning on debut and is a definite threat. ULTIMATE SAY maps well and could sneak into the placings at odds.
Selections
4. Hey Daisy (7) — $2.00
8. The Rookie (2) — $9.00
3. Dividends Paid (4) — $4.40
9. Ultimate Say (1) — $26.00
R3 – Causley Wholesale Maiden Plate (1040m)
Analysis
LORD OF FLAMES resumes after a break with trial form behind him and shapes as the runner to beat. SUNSTAZ keeps racing well and is the obvious danger. STAINLESS STEEL continues to knock on the door and should be involved late. SARMAT debuts from a capable stable and has to be kept safe.
Selections
5. Lord Of Flames (1) — $1.55
13. Sunstaz (6) — $7.50
4. Stainless Steel (3) — $17.00
6. Sarmat (9) — $17.00
R4 – Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety BM66 (1040m)
Analysis
PICASSO’S DREAM returns from a break with a soft draw and looks primed. AMAYA’S SECRET loves racing here and brings solid recent form. PIXIE HALLOW continues to race consistently and must be respected. TRYANZA boasts strong local credentials and could figure prominently.
Selections
3. Picasso’s Dream (1) — $9.50
5. Amaya’s Secret (4) — $5.50
- Pixie Hallow (3) — $5.00
- Tryanza (8) — $8.00
R5 – McLennan Earthmoving Maiden Plate (1700m)
Analysis
BEEARETEE keeps putting in honest efforts and looks close to breaking through. TURPIN’S TORMENT again ran well at odds and should be competitive. STAR OF KONGO has ability and could improve second-up. REDADEL comes from a sharp stable and can be involved.
Selections
2. Beearetee (4) — $3.30
7. Turpin’s Torment (5) — $7.00
6. Star Of Kongo (2) — $14.00
4. Redadel (3) — $6.00
R6 – Andrew Graham Electrical BM58 (2200m)
Analysis
FULMEN FILOU has been ultra-consistent this campaign and deserves top billing. SONDER maps well and is capable of measuring up again. EJECT charged late last start and shouldn’t be underestimated. OTTOMAN EMPIRE gets gear changes and could bounce back sharply.
Selections
2. Fulmen Filou (12) — $3.00
4. Sonder (2) — $4.40
7. Eject (8) — $4.80
11. Ottoman Empire (5) — $9.50
R7 – Remembering Ally Ryan BM74 (1400m)
Analysis
NEXT PAY RUN thrives at this venue and is well placed again. UNDER THE CAP arrives off a win and demands respect. INTOXEL maps to control proceedings and is capable of an upset. BOW resumes with promise and shouldn’t be dismissed at odds.
Selections
6. Next Pay Run (2) — $2.70
2. Under The Cap (3) — $11.00
9. Intoxel (1) — $6.00
8. Bow (5) — $10.00