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1
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01:30
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FREE ENTRY TODAY MAIDEN PLATE 1030m
Expecting Carry My Money to lead at just a moderate tempo. SHUKKAS (8) has had plenty of goes now but is right in this on her best form. Resumes without a trial but she has been placed first-up in the past. Maps for a nice run and is sure to be prominent in the finish. SELF WORTH (7) disappointed at the end of last campaign but was in good touch prior to that. The draw is a little sticky, but the form out of her last start has stood up well and she's sure to make her presence felt. GROOVY DAY (4) comes into her debut today on the back of just a fair trial at Beaudesert. This doesn't look an overly strong race though and it wouldn't be surprised to see her in the finish on debut. CLUSTER'S GENERAL (2) trialled well before a disappointing debut effort, but the form out of that race stacked up well. No trials coming into this but can be about the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Shukkas gets the nod. |
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2
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01:55
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ONLINE TICKETS @ GRAFTONTICKETS.COM.AU COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1030m
Speedy Target should lead at a slick tempo. NASDAQ DUBAI (8) doesn't win out of turn but looks ready to run a big race. Went close to scoring fresh and has since hit the line nicely in his three following runs. Comes in on the fresh side as he makes his stable debut for the new mentor. Can make it a winning start. SPEEDY TARGET (2) didn't give them a sniff here last start when leading pillar-to-post. Has enough early dash to offset the wide alley and should prove tough to reel in again. DUSAN (6) chased soundly into fourth when resuming last time at Ipswich. Sure to have come on from the hit out and will appreciate the extra journey. ROCKY RIDE (3) was a determined winner two back and then chased solidly into a midfield finish last time. Goes well over this distance and is right in the mix. WANJINA ROSE (4) sets up well for this off the back of two minor placings to kick off the prep. Should be nearing her peak now. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Nasdaq Dubai. |
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3
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02:20
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CRJC TRUCK SHOW & SHINE 8 JUNE COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN HANDICAP 1435m
Genuine tempo with the speedy Smokehouse Brown taking up the running. SHEZ LETHAL (8) finds it tough to break the ice but has turned in some nice efforts. Draws well for Looker and is ready to play a major role. SUN TOPAZE (9) progressed nicely third up when finishing a close third at Inverell. Further improvement is to come and is among the key chances. SMOKEHOUSE BROWN (3) has struggled to threaten of late but looks to strike an easier assignment this time. In the mix this time. JIVE TURKEY (1) comes through a strong maiden here last start where there have been three subsequent winners. Strips fitter third up and can settle closer from the kinder draw. Can give this a shake. GIVE IT A NUDGE (5) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Shez Lethal. |
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4
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02:35
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BOOK A JULY HOSPITALITY PACKAGE BENCHMARK 82 HANDICAP 1435m
Genuine pace with Lady Wardell taking up the running ahead of Dark Euro and Grecian Lass. CENOTES (9) returns. Was tested in town for most of last campaign and went close on two occasions. Has his share of ability and should be forward enough on the back of a solid hit out in readiness. Bold showing anticipated. FUN ENUFF (8) is ticking along superbly as he shoots for the hat-trick. Strikes a tougher assignment but is going too good to ignore. LADY WARDELL (6) was denied narrowly fresh but couldn't quite follow it up at the latest. Steps out in trip on the short turnaround and should give backers a sight. BONCASSIE (2) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cenotes gets the nod. |
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5
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03:10
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GDSC RAMORNIE HANDICAP 17 JULY MAIDEN PLATE 1205m
No noted leader but Kirsten, Tsunoda and Marlou Millie will be prominent. SKYHAWK (3) returns and has his first start for Sally Taylor. Showed ability back in NSW, without winning and the two trials in readiness have looked good. Has a sticky alley to overcome but he's a leading player. DEE STORMED (1) also returns and makes his stable debut for Renita Beaton. Tackled tougher maidens in his first two preps, so looks much better placed in this company. Trial in suggests a forward showing. BELLE OF THE BAYOU (5) finds it tough to get off the mark but hasn't been too far away this time in. Blinkers on first time should have her sharpened. Don't take lightly. MARLOU MILLIE (9) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Skyhawk to win. |
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6
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03:45
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WESTLAWN FINANCE GRAFTON CUP 18 JULY BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1205m
Solid tempo likely from the outset with Frappes and Barcelona Express prominent. MONTE OUTLANDER (2) wasn't far away first-up at Doomben but struggled to make an impact last time at Randwick. Much easier this time and he usually goes well third up. Leading player. I AM A HIT (6) is yet to strike through this time in but has been thereabouts. Draws favourably and only has to hold his form to be very competitive. FRAPPES (10) gave a bold sight here last start only to be caught on the line. Will look to charge forward again from the draw and can go one better. BARCELONA EXPRESS (8) sets up well for his third run in off the back of two minor placings. Ugly alley to overcome but is in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Monte Outlander to win. |
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7
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04:25
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TEAM AIDAN MOTHER'S DAY MARKETS THIS SUNDAY CLASS 1 & MAIDEN PLATE 1635m
No obvious leader in a race that lacks much early pressure on paper. ELLE MAGIC (12) didn't threaten last start at Doomben when tackling tougher opposition but went very close two back in a similar grade. Rates highly on best efforts and will appreciate the drop in trip. CROWN'M (2) chased gamely into the frame in testing conditions last start at Tuncurry. Was a determined maiden winner here to kick off the campaign. Can repeat the dose. JACINDA BELLE (8) has hit the line nicely in all three runs this time in. Fitter again and gets the chance to take closer order from the better draw. Can give this a big shake. BORN CONQUEROR (1) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Elle Magic to win. |
