AU - Grafton - Race 3

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

5.2f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

18.4K

VIEW

Verdict

ROYAL COMMODORE (7) returns from a 23-week spell. Opened the last campaign with a comfortable win in a BM64 over 5f at Wyong then struggled in a couple of runs over longer trips in town. Finds the perfect set-up to launch this prep. LIFE COACH (6) was appearing for the first time in 13 months when a close sixth over 6f at Gosford last start. Not a noted first-up performer so that was an encouraging effort. Open to plenty of improvement and poses a serious threat. LADY WARDELL (4) ran her usual honest race last time out, racing handy but finding one better in a similar race to this at Ballina. Draws the fence so another top three finish looks on the cards. Last start Bowraville winner PIXIE HALLOW (10) might find this a bit tougher but his record over many seasons at this trip is difficult to fault. RIVKIN (5) has been in the top three at ten of 12 runs over today's journey. Returned in good order at Muswellbrook last start and is sure to give a good account again.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Wilbury Jockey: Luke Rolls Trainer: Paul Snowden J: Luke Rolls T: Paul Snowden	134	-	-	-	13%	7/1
2	2 Peony Jockey: Grady Spokes Trainer: Jason Reilly J: Grady Spokes T: Jason Reilly	65	-	-	-	3%	40/1
3	3 Starzam Jockey: Dylan Turner Trainer: Fleur Henley J: Dylan Turner T: Fleur Henley	77	-	-	-	8%	13/1
4	3rd Pick 4 Lady Wardell Jockey: Bella Youngberry Trainer: Stephen Lee J: Bella Youngberry T: Stephen Lee	177	-	-	-	25%	3/1
5	5 Rivkin Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Lyle Chandler J: Non Runner T: Lyle Chandler	170	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
6	2nd Pick 6 Life Coach Jockey: Kacie Adams Trainer: B M Lazzarini J: Kacie Adams T: B M Lazzarini	92	-	-	-	8%	13/1
7	1st Pick 7 Royal Commodore Jockey: Andrew Mallyon Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Andrew Mallyon T: Matthew Dunn	149	-	-	-	43%	11/8
8	8 Dune And Dusted Jockey: Nathan Thomas Trainer: Paddy Cunningham J: Nathan Thomas T: Paddy Cunningham	52	-	-	-	9%	11/1
9	9 Boambee Beach Jockey: Raymond Spokes Trainer: Brett Bellamy J: Raymond Spokes T: Brett Bellamy	95	-	-	-	5%	20/1
10	10 Pixie Hallow Jockey: Jon Grisedale Trainer: Donna Grisedale J: Jon Grisedale T: Donna Grisedale	84	-	-	-	12%	15/2

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Fractions

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