AU - Grafton - Race 8

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Class 1

Turf

SOFT 6

18.7K

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Verdict

MEADOWBROOK (2) led and gave a great sight but found one better over 6 ¼f at Ballina last start. That run followed an eight-week let-up so there should be a bit of improvement to come. Beautifully in after the claim so plenty to like about her prospects. RED SPECTOR (4) wasn't suited dropping back to 5f at Taree last time out but he did a fine job to rattle home into fourth. Cherry ripe after two runs back and getting out to this distance is the key to his chances. HARAS (6) started favourite and got the job done in good style in a maiden over this trip at Tamworth recently. Lightly raced filly who can improve again and play a significant role. CONSTELLATION (3) is back after an 18-week spell. Beaten just a length at Lismore when first-up last prep. Trialled well at Murwillumbah recently so everything looks on track. ON MY COMMAND (7) is yet to miss the frame in four career runs. Drops a huge 7kgs on the last run which brings her right into contention.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 7 at Ballina Bm58 on June 21 over 6 ¼f, on a wet track, 1.4 len behind Warrior Bae carrying 132lbs at $11. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Warwick Bm58 on April 28 over 6 ¾f, 2.5 len behind Albanian Beauty carrying 131lbs at $4.20. Terrific chance now that she is back in form. 1st Pick 2 Meadowbrook Jockey: Archie Mccolm Trainer: Daiki Chujo J: Archie Mccolm T: Daiki Chujo	195	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 7 at Ballina Bm58 on June 21 over 6 ¼f, on a wet track, 1.4 len behind Warrior Bae carrying 132lbs at $11. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Warwick Bm58 on April 28 over 6 ¾f, 2.5 len behind Albanian Beauty carrying 131lbs at $4.20. Terrific chance now that she is back in form.
4	Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Taree Cl1 on June 5 over 6 ¼f, on a wet track, 1.4 len behind Yesspecially with 128lbs at $3.30. Second run from a spell made ground from midfield, 4th of 14 at Taree Cl1 on June 23 over 5f, in the wet, 2.25 len behind Immortal Storm with 125lbs at $3.70. Profiles nicely. Steps out over an extra 1f and must be considered. 2nd Pick 4 Red Spector Jockey: Ben Looker Trainer: Jake Hull J: Ben Looker T: Jake Hull	122	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Taree Cl1 on June 5 over 6 ¼f, on a wet track, 1.4 len behind Yesspecially with 128lbs at $3.30. Second run from a spell made ground from midfield, 4th of 14 at Taree Cl1 on June 23 over 5f, in the wet, 2.25 len behind Immortal Storm with 125lbs at $3.70. Profiles nicely. Steps out over an extra 1f and must be considered.
6	Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite, won by 1.75 len at Tamworth Ctry Mdn June 15 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating Ordinary Angel carrying 127lbs at $2.45. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd in a small field at Moree Ctry Mdn on June 2 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.6 len behind Devilish Sun with 126lbs at $1.80. Needs to go up a level but it looks achievable. 3rd Pick 6 Haras Jockey: Mikayla Weir Trainer: Scott Singleton J: Mikayla Weir T: Scott Singleton	147	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite, won by 1.75 len at Tamworth Ctry Mdn June 15 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating Ordinary Angel carrying 127lbs at $2.45. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd in a small field at Moree Ctry Mdn on June 2 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.6 len behind Devilish Sun with 126lbs at $1.80. Needs to go up a level but it looks achievable.

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