AU - Grafton - Race 7

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

11f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

18.4K

VIEW

Verdict

VERMEER (2) led but knocked up in the run home over 1 ³/16m at Ballina last start. That followed a five-week let-up so he needed the run. Form prior to Xmas in staying races was very good - expect him to return to that performance level this afternoon. HIGH CLASS ROLLER (8) is racing well without winning, including a game second over 1 5/16m at Lismore two back when attempting that journey for the first time. Likes racing here and should be in the finish again. BUSH WARRIOR (6) bolted in over this distance at Bowraville two runs back, albeit in an inferior contest to this. Very fit veteran who gets a bit of welcomed weight relief on recent efforts so keep him firmly in mind. TEWKESBURY (5) is camera shy, with just two successes but 15 minor placings from 33 appearances. Hasn't been far away of late in better races so worth an each-way ticket. PLEADEEL (7) gets a host of gear changes and is back sharply in grade so expect her to run a better race.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Mr Plume Jockey: Danny Peisley Trainer: Sally Taylor J: Danny Peisley T: Sally Taylor	82	-	-	-	5%	20/1
2	1st Pick 2 Vermeer Jockey: Bella Youngberry Trainer: Stephen Lee J: Bella Youngberry T: Stephen Lee	128	-	-	-	16%	11/2
3	3 Nature Boy Jockey: Emily Farr Trainer: Lea Selby J: Emily Farr T: Lea Selby	115	-	-	-	3%	40/1
4	4 Sonder Jockey: Luke Rolls Trainer: Stirling Osland J: Luke Rolls T: Stirling Osland	93	-	-	-	15%	6/1
5	5 Tewkesbury Jockey: Ben Looker Trainer: Emma Fouchard J: Ben Looker T: Emma Fouchard	137	-	-	-	16%	11/2
6	3rd Pick 6 Bush Warrior Jockey: Jodi Worley Trainer: Daniel Stanley J: Jodi Worley T: Daniel Stanley	74	-	-	-	10%	9/1
7	7 Pleadeel Jockey: Grady Spokes Trainer: Michael Morrison J: Grady Spokes T: Michael Morrison	145	-	-	-	17%	5/1
8	2nd Pick 8 High Class Roller Jockey: Andrew Mallyon Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Andrew Mallyon T: Matthew Dunn	138	-	-	-	25%	3/1
9	9 Ottoman Empire Jockey: Raymond Spokes Trainer: J I Herriot J: Raymond Spokes T: J I Herriot	79	-	-	-	7%	15/1
10	10 Shannon's Legacy Jockey: Jett Newman Trainer: Renita Beaton J: Jett Newman T: Renita Beaton	79	-	-	-	4%	25/1
11	11 The Ambassador Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Sally Taylor J: Non Runner T: Sally Taylor	72	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
12	12 Harriet Jockey: Dylan Turner Trainer: Stephen Lee J: Dylan Turner T: Stephen Lee	71	-	-	-	5%	20/1
13	13 Flash Prince Jockey: Noriyuki Masuda Trainer: Vanessa Mclennan J: Noriyuki Masuda T: Vanessa Mclennan	64	-	-	-	3%	33/1
14	14 Mr Monegasque Jockey: Jon Grisedale Trainer: Sally Taylor J: Jon Grisedale T: Sally Taylor	46	-	-	-	2%	66/1

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