AU - Grafton - Race 4

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

5.5f

Class 2

Turf

GOOD 4

20.9K

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Verdict

YOUWROTEUPONIT (2) scored impressively first-up over 5f at Port Macquarie then stepped up to 6f at the same circuit last time and didn't run on as hoped. Freshened up and gets a bit of weight relief today. Can bounce back. IMMORTAL STORM (4) made it two wins from three starts this prep when he drove hard late to just get the cash over 5f at Taree three weeks ago. Races well here and an extra ½f doesn't hurt his chances. STORM MERCHANT (1) bolted in over 6f at Murwillumbah two back but struggled most recently in a Randwick Highway. Lightly raced three-year-old who deserves another chance back in this company. ALLEZE (3) is back from a nine-week lay-off and has been gelded. Scored over 5f here to kick off last prep. Sure to be fully wound up for this. DEEP STEALTH (8) goes up in grade but is in terrific form this prep. Must be included.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Third-up today. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.2 len at Port Macquarie Cl1 May 27 over 5f in the wet defeating Exceed Me with 130lbs at $4.20. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on June 14 over 6f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Sirsa Nuwa carrying 134lbs at $3.70. Terrific chance to return to form while fresh. 1st Pick 2 Youwroteuponit Jockey: Ben Looker Trainer: Cassandra Schmidt J: Ben Looker T: Cassandra Schmidt	122	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.2 len at Port Macquarie Cl1 May 27 over 5f in the wet defeating Exceed Me with 130lbs at $4.20. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on June 14 over 6f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Sirsa Nuwa carrying 134lbs at $3.70. Terrific chance to return to form while fresh.
4	Most recently won by a neck at Taree Cl1 June 23 over 5f on a heavy track defeating Dirty Does It with 129lbs at $11. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 on June 3 over 5f, on heavy track, 8 len behind Their Finest Hour with 133lbs at $4. Leading contender despite a tricky gate. 2nd Pick 4 Immortal Storm Jockey: Aaron Bullock Trainer: Scott Henley J: Aaron Bullock T: Scott Henley	145	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Most recently won by a neck at Taree Cl1 June 23 over 5f on a heavy track defeating Dirty Does It with 129lbs at $11. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 on June 3 over 5f, on heavy track, 8 len behind Their Finest Hour with 133lbs at $4. Leading contender despite a tricky gate.
1	At the latest run failed to make an impression, ran second last of 15 at Randwick Highway-C3 on June 20 over 6f, on a slow track, 7 len behind Chains Of Love carrying 120lbs at $12. The race before that won by 6 len at Murwillumbah Cl1 June 8 over 6f in heavy going defeating Decadad carrying 132lbs at $1.80. Right in the mix. 3rd Pick 1 Storm Merchant Jockey: Nash Rawiller Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Nash Rawiller T: Matthew Dunn	173	-	-	-	39%	13/8
Analysis At the latest run failed to make an impression, ran second last of 15 at Randwick Highway-C3 on June 20 over 6f, on a slow track, 7 len behind Chains Of Love carrying 120lbs at $12. The race before that won by 6 len at Murwillumbah Cl1 June 8 over 6f in heavy going defeating Decadad carrying 132lbs at $1.80. Right in the mix.

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