AU - Grafton - Race 6

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

5.6f

Class 1

Turf

HEAVY 10

18.8K

VIEW

Verdict

BRIEF AUTHORITY (4) is the one to beat after winning first-up at this track in a Mdn over 5f, where he was bumped early, pressed forward and still found plenty to beat Scrambling as favourite. His only other run was a sound fourth in Open grade at this venue, and a wet-track win already on the board gives his profile the most substance. HAPPYAZIAM (7) is the main danger after launching from off the pace to win on debut at Toowoomba as an odds-on favourite, with the only question being that she has not yet raced at around 5 ?f. COPENHAGEN CAT (9) was below market expectation when seventh in a Class 2 here last start, but she had genuine settling interference and her prior head second in a BM58 at this venue reads well for this. ROSENBLUM (6) was beaten three lengths at Port Macquarie after being slow out and tightened late, and his previous win at this distance keeps him in the mix despite the wide draw.

numberFire Picks

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Returned with a determined Mdn win at this track over 5f, overcoming a bump at the start before picking up sharply to beat Scrambling by just over half a length as favourite. His debut fourth in Open grade at this venue was also sound, and he has already shown he handles wet ground. Progressive profile and looks the one to beat. 1st Pick 4 Brief Authority Jockey: Andrew Mallyon Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Andrew Mallyon T: Matthew Dunn	139	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Returned with a determined Mdn win at this track over 5f, overcoming a bump at the start before picking up sharply to beat Scrambling by just over half a length as favourite. His debut fourth in Open grade at this venue was also sound, and he has already shown he handles wet ground. Progressive profile and looks the one to beat.
7	Made the right start at Toowoomba, coming from the back half to win a Mdn over 5f by a neck as a short odds-on favourite. She had trialled last month before that debut and still looks open to natural improvement second-up. New to 5f, but the upside is obvious. 2nd Pick 7 Happyaziam Jockey: Karl Zechner Trainer: Adam Campton J: Karl Zechner T: Adam Campton	110	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Made the right start at Toowoomba, coming from the back half to win a Mdn over 5f by a neck as a short odds-on favourite. She had trialled last month before that debut and still looks open to natural improvement second-up. New to 5f, but the upside is obvious.
9	Can be given another chance after starting a well-supported favourite in a Class 2 at this track and finishing seventh, with stewards noting she raced keenly and was steadied approaching the 4f. Her prior BM58 second here, beaten a head by Vendemmia, is the run to judge. Her narrow second here two back makes her a key chance. 3rd Pick 9 Copenhagen Cat Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Stephen & Jordan Lee J: Unknown Jockey T: Stephen & Jordan Lee	100	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Can be given another chance after starting a well-supported favourite in a Class 2 at this track and finishing seventh, with stewards noting she raced keenly and was steadied approaching the 4f. Her prior BM58 second here, beaten a head by Vendemmia, is the run to judge. Her narrow second here two back makes her a key chance.

Upcoming Races

Horse Racing Basic Terms

Daily Double

A wager on two consecutive races on the card where bettors have to pick both winners.

Exercise Rider

A rider built much like a jockey but is employed for exercising and working out horses in the morning.

Handicap

A race where a handicapper has assigned weights to be carried by all runners on the basis of their past racing efforts.