AU - Grafton - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

21.5K

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Verdict

LADY ALABAMA (4) underrated mare who appreciated the firmer surface with a tough on-pace win over 1m at this track. Senior rider goes on today and gets map favours. Sure to be thereabouts. FIVE RINGS (3) deep into the prep and like the way he closed off with a tidy fifth over 7f at the Gold Coast. Among the chances and will be strong late. LOVE 'N' ROCKETS (8) drops sharply in weight with the claim and in career best form. Strong through the line with a narrow third over 1m at this track. Hard fit and capable of taking this out. FICTION SOCIETY (10) relished the jump in trip with a sound victory over 7f at Grafton. All three wins have come at this track and looks up to this.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Most recently won by a head at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 March 24 over 7 ½f in soft going defeating Super Jaie carrying 130lbs at $10. The race before that struggled in the run home, ran last of 9 at Coffs Harbour Bm82 on March 9 over 1m, on a wet track, 12 len behind Supreme Command carrying 121lbs at $7. Impressed last start in weaker grade and can go on with it now. 1st Pick 2 Talana Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Sally Taylor J: Non Runner T: Sally Taylor	129	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Most recently won by a head at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 March 24 over 7 ½f in soft going defeating Super Jaie carrying 130lbs at $10. The race before that struggled in the run home, ran last of 9 at Coffs Harbour Bm82 on March 9 over 1m, on a wet track, 12 len behind Supreme Command carrying 121lbs at $7. Impressed last start in weaker grade and can go on with it now.
4	Recent form sound. Most recently won by a neck at this track Ctry Bm58 April 7 over 1m defeating Amarone with 128lbs at $8. The start before that 4th of 9 at Ballina Bm82 (81) on March 23 over 1m, on rain affected going, 12 len behind Resurrected carrying 121lbs at $16. Going well and has excellent credentials here. 2nd Pick 4 Lady Alabama Jockey: Luke Rolls Trainer: Leo Clapham J: Luke Rolls T: Leo Clapham	108	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently won by a neck at this track Ctry Bm58 April 7 over 1m defeating Amarone with 128lbs at $8. The start before that 4th of 9 at Ballina Bm82 (81) on March 23 over 1m, on rain affected going, 12 len behind Resurrected carrying 121lbs at $16. Going well and has excellent credentials here.
3	Most recently eased back early on 5th of 10 at Gold Coast Cl3 on April 4 over 7f, 3 len behind Heavenly Impact with 123lbs at $31. Before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Port Macquarie Cl2 March 16 over 7 ½f defeating Deep Drive carrying 128lbs at $12. In a suitable race after catching the eye last start. 3rd Pick 3 Five Rings Jockey: Danny Peisley Trainer: Fleur Henley J: Danny Peisley T: Fleur Henley	122	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Most recently eased back early on 5th of 10 at Gold Coast Cl3 on April 4 over 7f, 3 len behind Heavenly Impact with 123lbs at $31. Before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Port Macquarie Cl2 March 16 over 7 ½f defeating Deep Drive carrying 128lbs at $12. In a suitable race after catching the eye last start.

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