AU - Grafton - Race 6

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

5.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

20.5K

VIEW

Verdict

BEEBEE (11) is struggling to find a second win but his recent form has been sound. Raced handy and was strong through the line when a close fourth over 5f at Ballina last start. Better placed today over a bit more ground so this gives him a great chance to break the drought. POSEIDON'S SON (2) tackled a Class 3 first-up over 5f at Ballina last time out and did a reasonable job to be beaten less than three lengths. Down in grade today and this longer journey is to his advantage. Looks the obvious threat. WANJINA ROSE (7) dug deep in the final stages to hang on for third in a comparable race to this at Port Macquarie recently. Just two placings from 13 visits to Grafton hoses down the enthusiasm, but she is still worth each-way consideration. LA NARRADORA (10) put the writing on the wall with a much better run at Armidale last Sunday. Very fit and in the mix. LOVE RAT (4) can improve out to a more suitable trip at the third run back from a spell.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Ballina Ctry Cl1 on January 16 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Tophet carrying 118lbs at $71. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Port Macquarie Bm50 on January 1 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Kickoff with 131lbs at $5. Must come into consideration over this longer journey. 1st Pick 11 Beebee Jockey: Jon Grisedale Trainer: Trevor Whittington J: Jon Grisedale T: Trevor Whittington	79	-	-	-	6%	16/1
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Ballina Ctry Cl1 on January 16 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Tophet carrying 118lbs at $71. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Port Macquarie Bm50 on January 1 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Kickoff with 131lbs at $5. Must come into consideration over this longer journey.
2	Second-up. First-up after six months 6th of 10 at Ballina Cl3 Bm66 on January 9 over 5f, 2.75 len behind Immortality with 129lbs at $3.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Tamworth Cl3 on June 16 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Tavros carrying 117lbs at $3.10. Strips fitter and is capable of testing this field. 2nd Pick 2 Poseidon's Son Jockey: Jett Newman Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Jett Newman T: Matthew Dunn	148	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after six months 6th of 10 at Ballina Cl3 Bm66 on January 9 over 5f, 2.75 len behind Immortality with 129lbs at $3.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Tamworth Cl3 on June 16 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Tavros carrying 117lbs at $3.10. Strips fitter and is capable of testing this field.
7	Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on January 6 over 6f, 1.1 len behind Athena's Treasure with 127lbs at $12. The start before that 5th of 11 at Taree Bm66 on December 23 over 6 ¼f, 1.4 len behind Edge Of Midnight carrying 125lbs at $19. Racing well and is high among the list of chances. 3rd Pick 7 Wanjina Rose Jockey: Grady Spokes Trainer: Brad Munro J: Grady Spokes T: Brad Munro	122	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on January 6 over 6f, 1.1 len behind Athena's Treasure with 127lbs at $12. The start before that 5th of 11 at Taree Bm66 on December 23 over 6 ¼f, 1.4 len behind Edge Of Midnight carrying 125lbs at $19. Racing well and is high among the list of chances.

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