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.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Most recently struggled in the run home, 5th of 8 at Ballina Bm66 on January 16 over 1 ³/16m, 6 len behind Jenni Moreese with 128lbs at $12. Needed that last run and can improve enough to fully test this field. 1st Pick 2 Vermeer Jockey: Bella Youngberry Trainer: Stephen Lee J: Bella Youngberry T: Stephen Lee	128	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Most recently struggled in the run home, 5th of 8 at Ballina Bm66 on January 16 over 1 ³/16m, 6 len behind Jenni Moreese with 128lbs at $12. Needed that last run and can improve enough to fully test this field.
8	Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 10 at Ipswich Cl1 on January 15 over 1 ³/16m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Down Under Stunnah carrying 128lbs at $8.50. Before that 2nd of 9 at Lismore Cl1-Sw on January 4 over 1 5/16m, 2.5 len behind Champagne Rouge with 130lbs at $6. Anticipating a big run. 2nd Pick 8 High Class Roller Jockey: Andrew Mallyon Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Andrew Mallyon T: Matthew Dunn	138	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 10 at Ipswich Cl1 on January 15 over 1 ³/16m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Down Under Stunnah carrying 128lbs at $8.50. Before that 2nd of 9 at Lismore Cl1-Sw on January 4 over 1 5/16m, 2.5 len behind Champagne Rouge with 130lbs at $6. Anticipating a big run.
6	Form hard to fault. At the latest run took up a position near the tail 2nd of 12 at Tuncurry Bm50 on January 17 over 1m, on a wet track, 2.25 len behind Amalfi Amore with 139lbs at $9. Hard to beat on his current form. 3rd Pick 6 Bush Warrior Jockey: Jodi Worley Trainer: Daniel Stanley J: Jodi Worley T: Daniel Stanley	74	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run took up a position near the tail 2nd of 12 at Tuncurry Bm50 on January 17 over 1m, on a wet track, 2.25 len behind Amalfi Amore with 139lbs at $9. Hard to beat on his current form.

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