AU - Grafton - Race 2

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

5.2f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

20.5K

VIEW

Verdict

DANCE GAVIN DANCE (16) showed plenty of natural pace and gave a kick under pressure but was edged out on debut last start over 5f at Ballina. Will take a lot from that experience. Makes his own luck up front again and he is clearly the one to beat. SUNSTAZ (12) was friendless in betting on debut last time out over 4f at Coffs Harbour but worked home well to grab a minor placing. Expect the market to sit up and pay attention this time around, particularly over this more suitable journey. RICH STAR (2) returns after an 18-week spell. Was competitive at all three runs in the maiden campaign, with seven winners coming out of the last two races he contested. Blinkers go on today. Just needs luck from the wide gate to be right in the finish. ZOSMA (5) last appeared when a close second over 6 ½f at Lismore on 19 December. Placed five from eight so although this is short of his best a big run is likely. MAXXED OUT (1) impressed first-up at Coffs and can improve out to this trip.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
16	Dual acceptor. At debut, 3rd of 8 at Ballina Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 9 over 5f, 0.7 len behind Australasia with 127lbs at $11. Should come on following that experience and looks set to break the maiden status. 1st Pick 16 Dance Gavin Dance Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Owen Glue J: Unknown Jockey T: Owen Glue	192	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Dual acceptor. At debut, 3rd of 8 at Ballina Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 9 over 5f, 0.7 len behind Australasia with 127lbs at $11. Should come on following that experience and looks set to break the maiden status.
12	Was at big odds at debut, 3rd of 8 at Coffs Harbour 3yo+ Ctry Mdnsw on January 11 over 4f, 2 len behind Dividends Paid with 122lbs at $31. Found the line well that day so she will be hard to hold out over this longer trip. 2nd Pick 12 Sunstaz Jockey: Jon Grisedale Trainer: David Matts J: Jon Grisedale T: David Matts	81	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Was at big odds at debut, 3rd of 8 at Coffs Harbour 3yo+ Ctry Mdnsw on January 11 over 4f, 2 len behind Dividends Paid with 122lbs at $31. Found the line well that day so she will be hard to hold out over this longer trip.
2	Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw September 22 over 5f, soft track, 1.0 len behind Prestige Ice with 130lbs at $1.80. On debut second of 12 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw August 26 over 5 ¼f, on heavy track, 3.5 len behind So Koby with 126lbs at $19. Wide gate a worry but while fresh with blinkers on should make a bright return. 3rd Pick 2 Rich Star Jockey: Bella Youngberry Trainer: Chris Manson J: Bella Youngberry T: Chris Manson	122	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw September 22 over 5f, soft track, 1.0 len behind Prestige Ice with 130lbs at $1.80. On debut second of 12 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw August 26 over 5 ¼f, on heavy track, 3.5 len behind So Koby with 126lbs at $19. Wide gate a worry but while fresh with blinkers on should make a bright return.

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