AU - Grafton - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 8

19.5K

VIEW

Verdict

TOO HOT TO TORQUE (4) resumed with the two good trials for a fighting second over 5f at Ballina. Covered plenty of ground last start and fitter now over his preferred trip. ON MY COMMAND (8) took control from the outset and never headed on debut with a sharp victory over 5 ½f at this track. Promising type who will relish the extra journey. Go close. KEMAL (7) strengthened over the break and is racing with good consistency. Won well first-up, then warmed up late with a solid second over 5f at this track. Claim helps and ready for the extra distance. Each way. CRITICAL TIME (5) stalked the speed with the 134lbs when he closed late to run second over 5f at Ballina. Has a good record here and looks close to his top third-up.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Second-up. First-up after seven months sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Ballina Ctry Cl1 on April 14 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Dance Gavin Dance carrying 130lbs at $1.85. Previously second-up favourite, won by 4.5 len at Lismore Super Mdn-Sw September 26 over 6f defeating Hostile La Vista carrying 125lbs at $7. Fitter for that run and proven second-up. 1st Pick 4 Too Hot To Torque Jockey: Jett Newman Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Jett Newman T: Matthew Dunn	172	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after seven months sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Ballina Ctry Cl1 on April 14 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Dance Gavin Dance carrying 130lbs at $1.85. Previously second-up favourite, won by 4.5 len at Lismore Super Mdn-Sw September 26 over 6f defeating Hostile La Vista carrying 125lbs at $7. Fitter for that run and proven second-up.
8	Was well in the market at debut, won won by 2.25 len at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw April 19 over 5 ½f defeating Dellucy with 126lbs at $5. Has the upside to remain unbeaten. 2nd Pick 8 On My Command Jockey: Luke Rolls Trainer: John Shelton J: Luke Rolls T: John Shelton	110	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Was well in the market at debut, won won by 2.25 len at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw April 19 over 5 ½f defeating Dellucy with 126lbs at $5. Has the upside to remain unbeaten.
7	Third-up today. First-up won by 3 len at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw March 1 over 5f in soft going defeating Magic Socks with 130lbs at $6. Second run from a spell 2nd of 9 at this track Cl1 on April 7 over 5f, 0.6 len behind Alleze carrying 122lbs at $26. Strengthened over the break and well placed with the claim. 3rd Pick 7 Kemal Jockey: Grady Spokes Trainer: Daniel Wheeler J: Grady Spokes T: Daniel Wheeler	72	-	-	-	7%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up won by 3 len at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw March 1 over 5f in soft going defeating Magic Socks with 130lbs at $6. Second run from a spell 2nd of 9 at this track Cl1 on April 7 over 5f, 0.6 len behind Alleze carrying 122lbs at $26. Strengthened over the break and well placed with the claim.

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