AU - Grafton - Race 3

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

5.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 7

18.9K

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Verdict

DIRTY DOES IT (5) scored a tidy win over 5 ½f at Port Macquarie two runs back. Stepped up to this trip last time but had no hope after the saddle shifted. Big chance on that form from two starts ago. HARD JAKKA (6) came from the clouds to score over a similar distance to this at Port Macquarie before putting in a poor one behind Dirty Does It last time over 5 ½f. Better placed back up to this trip so watch for a spike in form. MONACO FLYER (8) has been consistent this prep in all track conditions. Led and gave a sight but found one better most recently over 5 ?f here. Track specialist who is sure to play a key role again. ALL TOO SNEAKY (4) took 27 starts to win his maiden but has now scored at two of his last four, most recently by a narrow margin over today's trip at Port Macquarie. Gets in okay after the claim so another big run is on the cards. COCO DREAMING (2) has performed well at all three runs this prep and should be peaking now.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Last start 8th of 11 in a Cl2 at Port Macquarie on October 25 over 6f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Wild Monarch with 126lbs at $7.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.5 len in a Cl2 at Port Macquarie on October 9 over 5 ½f defeating Wishful Thinker with 121lbs at $9. Capable of sharp improvement in tis easier race. 1st Pick 5 Dirty Does It Jockey: Danny Peisley Trainer: Robert Agnew J: Danny Peisley T: Robert Agnew	127	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Last start 8th of 11 in a Cl2 at Port Macquarie on October 25 over 6f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Wild Monarch with 126lbs at $7.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.5 len in a Cl2 at Port Macquarie on October 9 over 5 ½f defeating Wishful Thinker with 121lbs at $9. Capable of sharp improvement in tis easier race.
6	Most recently ran last of 12 in a Cl2 at Port Macquarie on October 9 over 5 ½f, 5 len behind Dirty Does It carrying 122lbs at $5. The start before that 2nd of 12 in a Bm58 at Port Macquarie on September 27 over 6f, head behind Under Twenty Two with 132lbs at $3.10. Terrific chance to return to form. 2nd Pick 6 Hard Jakka Jockey: Jett Newman Trainer: Kristen Buchanan J: Jett Newman T: Kristen Buchanan	146	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Most recently ran last of 12 in a Cl2 at Port Macquarie on October 9 over 5 ½f, 5 len behind Dirty Does It carrying 122lbs at $5. The start before that 2nd of 12 in a Bm58 at Port Macquarie on September 27 over 6f, head behind Under Twenty Two with 132lbs at $3.10. Terrific chance to return to form.
8	Most recently led but faded 2nd of 11 in a Bm58 at this track on October 13 over 5f, in the wet, 3.5 len behind Il Fratello with 127lbs at $13. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 in a Cl2 at this track on September 21 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Ever So Ready with 121lbs at $8. Can improve again. Should go forward again and he is a leading contender. 3rd Pick 8 Monaco Flyer Jockey: Luke Rolls Trainer: John Shelton J: Luke Rolls T: John Shelton	108	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Most recently led but faded 2nd of 11 in a Bm58 at this track on October 13 over 5f, in the wet, 3.5 len behind Il Fratello with 127lbs at $13. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 in a Cl2 at this track on September 21 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Ever So Ready with 121lbs at $8. Can improve again. Should go forward again and he is a leading contender.

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