Grafton – Soft 5
R1
Davis Steel & Fabrication 2YO Handicap
1000m
Analysis
A tough race to assess with several debutants lining up. #2 Brief Authority ($7.00) comes from a strong yard and profiles well for a forward showing on debut. #4 Naystar ($7.50) also kicks off his career from a capable stable and must be respected. #3 Le Starcell ($17.00) is another first starter who could improve quickly, while #7 Without Surrender ($12.00) has a stable that can have them ready to go.
Selections
2. Brief Authority ($7.00)
4. Naystar ($7.50)
3. Le Starcell ($17.00)
7. Without Surrender ($12.00)
R2
Fusion Tiling & Waterproofing Country Boosted Maiden Plate
1100m
Analysis
A race with plenty of unknowns. #9 Poetic Angel ($2.50) showed promise at his only start and looks well placed returning here. #6 Steffiewah ($4.80) is a well-bred debutant from a strong stable and can make an immediate impact. #1 Mccosker ($6.00) resumes with a trial under the belt and shouldn’t be overlooked, while #11 Anderlyn ($19.00) could surprise at odds.
Selections
9. Poetic Angel ($2.50)
6. Steffiewah ($4.80)
- Mccosker ($6.00)
- Anderlyn ($19.00)
R3
Alan Bowling Painter / In Memory Of David Stringer Super Maiden Plate
1400m
Analysis
Looks a competitive maiden with several chances. #3 Foxy Artist ($3.20) was solid first-up and should take improvement into this. #4 Lofty Macsporran ($4.00) gets blinkers on and can take a step forward. #8 French Riviera ($4.80) has been consistent and draws ideally, while #6 Sasqua ($4.60) has the speed to offset a tricky gate and can feature.
Selections
3. Foxy Artist ($3.20)
4. Lofty Macsporran ($4.00)
8. French Riviera ($4.80)
6. Sasqua ($4.60)
R4
Brushgrove Mechanical Country Boosted BM66 Handicap
1400m
Analysis
An open race with a few genuine chances. #8 Love ‘N’ Rockets ($13.00) was close-up last start and looks well placed to go one better. #1 Spills ($4.60) is racing in great form this prep and must be respected from the inside draw. #5 Bonus Tempus ($13.00) has been competitive and can run well again, while #4 Lady Alabama ($9.50) has strong track form and is worth including.
Selections
8. Love ‘N’ Rockets ($13.00)
- Spills ($4.60)
- Bonus Tempus ($13.00)
- Lady Alabama ($9.50)
R5
Sunline Fencing Class 2 Handicap
1000m
Analysis
Looks to be a race dominated by a few key runners. #8 Storm Merchant ($3.20) resumes off a strong trial and looks ready to fire. #3 Wayburn ($3.30) has also trialled well and should be competitive fresh. #1 Gaylord ($7.50) has a strong record at the track and can feature, while #4 Amaya’s Secret ($9.50) gets a perfect draw and shouldn’t be dismissed.
Selections
8. Storm Merchant ($3.20)
3. Wayburn ($3.30)
- Gaylord ($7.50)
- Amaya’s Secret ($9.50)
R6
Brushgrove Hotel & Patrons Brushgrove Cup BM82 Handicap
1175m
Analysis
#2 She’s Exotic ($2.50) resumes off back-to-back wins and looks well placed to continue that form. #4 House Of Cards ($6.00) has trialled well and can run a race fresh. #7 Decisive Lass ($12.00) has been close-up recently and can again feature in the finish, while #1 The Wolf ($14.00) showed promise first-up and can improve second-up.
Selections
2. She’s Exotic ($2.50)
4. House Of Cards ($6.00)
7. Decisive Lass ($12.00)
- The Wolf ($14.00)
R7
Clarence Valley Tyres BM66 Handicap
2200m
Analysis
A staying race with a few chances. #4 Sonder ($7.00) comes off a last-start win and looks capable of going on with it. #5 Champagne Rouge ($9.50) is racing consistently and should be in the finish again. #1 Amahni’s Girl ($2.80) drops in grade and looks well suited here, while #10 Highland Hustle ($11.00) won last start and can be competitive again.
Selections
4. Sonder ($7.00)
5. Champagne Rouge ($9.50)
- Amahni’s Girl ($2.80)
- Highland Hustle ($11.00)
