AU - Grafton - Race 3

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

10.9f

Class 1

Turf

SOFT 5

19.4K

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Verdict

RIGHTEOUS (3) relished the jump in trip with a tough second over 1 ?m at this track from the outside gate. Gets every chance today from the rails draw and shapes as the one they have to beat. MAHUIKA MAROI (8) is building towards a win with placings at her last two runs and gets weight relief with the 4lbs claimer hopping on today. Pulled out plenty with a closing second over 1 ?m at the Gold Coast. Expected to go close. AURORA EFFECT (6) stepped up in trip for a creditable fourth over 1 5/16m at Tamworth in BM66 class. Comes back a few levels and lone win came at this course. JUNOSTAR (7) appreciated getting out in trip with a commanding victory over 1 ?m here on August 29. Gets her chance again in this vein of form.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Most recently 2nd of 8 in a Cl1-Sw at this track on August 29 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Junostar with 130lbs at $3.60. The start before that 7th of 11 in a Cl3 at Casino on August 8 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Barello with 132lbs at $21. Making headway. Likely to measure up fourth-up. 1st Pick 3 Righteous Jockey: Peter Graham Trainer: Ethan Ensby J: Peter Graham T: Ethan Ensby	108	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Most recently 2nd of 8 in a Cl1-Sw at this track on August 29 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Junostar with 130lbs at $3.60. The start before that 7th of 11 in a Cl3 at Casino on August 8 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Barello with 132lbs at $21. Making headway. Likely to measure up fourth-up.
8	Racing well recently. Last start made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 8 in a Cl1-Sw at Gold Coast on August 28 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Triple Time with 128lbs at $3.60. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 in a Cl1-Sw at Ballina on August 11 over 1 ³/16m, on a wet track, nose behind Coccinella with 126lbs at $3.80. Well placed with the claim and likely to feature. 2nd Pick 8 Mahuika Maroi Jockey: Violet Soulsby Trainer: Ethan Ensby J: Violet Soulsby T: Ethan Ensby	115	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 8 in a Cl1-Sw at Gold Coast on August 28 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Triple Time with 128lbs at $3.60. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 in a Cl1-Sw at Ballina on August 11 over 1 ³/16m, on a wet track, nose behind Coccinella with 126lbs at $3.80. Well placed with the claim and likely to feature.
6	Most recently 4th of 10 in a Bm66 at Tamworth on August 25 over 1 5/16m, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Calzino with 122lbs at $4.40. The race before that 9th of 12 in a Cl1-Sw at Gunnedah on August 14 over 1m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Risk Assessment carrying 126lbs at $3.40. Expected to be very competitive. 3rd Pick 6 Aurora Effect Jockey: Ben Looker Trainer: Stirling Osland J: Ben Looker T: Stirling Osland	161	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Most recently 4th of 10 in a Bm66 at Tamworth on August 25 over 1 5/16m, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Calzino with 122lbs at $4.40. The race before that 9th of 12 in a Cl1-Sw at Gunnedah on August 14 over 1m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Risk Assessment carrying 126lbs at $3.40. Expected to be very competitive.

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