AU - Grafton - Race 5

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

35.5K

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Verdict

LAUNCHER (2) peaked on his run second-up and looks set to shed his Maiden status today. Closed late in the small field with a handy third over 6 ¾f at Ipswich. Ready for this trip and further now in what looks a very thin contest. SUNVOLT (8) coming along nicely after the two career starts and will appreciate the 7f here. Wound up nicely from midfield to finish second over 6f at Coffs Harbour. Genuine top-three player on the firmer surface. KISS'N DANCE (1) returned from a let-up and back in trip with a fast finishing second A repeat performance keeps him in the contest. TURPIN'S TORMENT (4) back in trip with a close-up fourth over 1 ¹/16m at this track. Comes here in peak condition and not to be overlooked dropping back to the 7f. JENNIBELLE (9) two career starts have been okay and improvement is anticipated over this trip.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 11 at Ipswich Mdn on February 12 over 6 ¾f, 3 len behind Chevallum carrying 128lbs at $26. Second run from a spell got back early 3rd in a small field at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Miss Adrift carrying 125lbs at $9. Racing well. Bold showing expected in this weak contest. 1st Pick 2 Launcher Jockey: Karl Zechner Trainer: Allan Chau J: Karl Zechner T: Allan Chau	124	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 11 at Ipswich Mdn on February 12 over 6 ¾f, 3 len behind Chevallum carrying 128lbs at $26. Second run from a spell got back early 3rd in a small field at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Miss Adrift carrying 125lbs at $9. Racing well. Bold showing expected in this weak contest.
8	Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, second last in a small field at Coffs Harbour Super Mdn on February 15 over 6f, on a wet track, 2.5 len behind Jade Trees carrying 129lbs at $5. Last start 2nd of 9 at Coffs Harbour Super Mdn on March 1 over 6f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Sivo carrying 129lbs at $5.50. Going well. Progressing well and shapes as the main danger. 2nd Pick 8 Sunvolt Jockey: Danny Peisley Trainer: David Matts J: Danny Peisley T: David Matts	109	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, second last in a small field at Coffs Harbour Super Mdn on February 15 over 6f, on a wet track, 2.5 len behind Jade Trees carrying 129lbs at $5. Last start 2nd of 9 at Coffs Harbour Super Mdn on March 1 over 6f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Sivo carrying 129lbs at $5.50. Going well. Progressing well and shapes as the main danger.
1	At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn on March 5 over 7f, slow going head behind Coastal Cowboy with 122lbs at $12. The run before that ran last of 8 at Great Western Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1 ³/16m, 11 len behind Cliste carrying 131lbs at $31. Expect a bold showing again over his preferred trip. 3rd Pick 1 Kiss'n Dance Jockey: Peter Graham Trainer: Fleur Henley J: Peter Graham T: Fleur Henley	127	-	-	-	6%	16/1
Analysis At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn on March 5 over 7f, slow going head behind Coastal Cowboy with 122lbs at $12. The run before that ran last of 8 at Great Western Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1 ³/16m, 11 len behind Cliste carrying 131lbs at $31. Expect a bold showing again over his preferred trip.

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