AU - Grafton - Race 6

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

24.5K

VIEW

Verdict

BODHI BOY (2) couldn't live up to market expectation when resuming at Taree before heading straight to town last time. Is much better suited back to this level and can play a major role third-up. BADGERS NUTS (1) finished sixth when resuming two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 7f at Gold Coast. The engagement of Peisley is a positive move. Peaking now and is one of the key chances. SHAMEDY (3) was heavily backed and justified the support when resuming last start over 7f at Inverell. Open to plenty of improvement and another big run will not surprise. AWAYGOESTHEBUNNY (7) resumed two weeks ago over 6f at this track and was only beaten 2 lengths into eighth. Is another likely improver. RUN RORY RUN (8) was too bad to be true last time but was good fresh. Willing to give another chance third-up over a favoured 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 Taree Bm82 on June 5 over 6 ¼f, in the wet, 2.25 len behind Koios carrying 133lbs at $2.90. Second run from a spell 11th of 14 at Randwick Bm78 on June 20 over 7f, slow going 4.5 len behind Glorious Moments with 121lbs at $51. Can improve. Expected to finish much closer. 1st Pick 2 Bodhi Boy Jockey: Nick Heywood Trainer: Lyndall Olson J: Nick Heywood T: Lyndall Olson	132	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 11 at Taree Bm82 on June 5 over 6 ¼f, in the wet, 2.25 len behind Koios carrying 133lbs at $2.90. Second run from a spell 11th of 14 at Randwick Bm78 on June 20 over 7f, slow going 4.5 len behind Glorious Moments with 121lbs at $51. Can improve. Expected to finish much closer.
1	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran second last of 7 at Gold Coast Hcp on June 27 over 6f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Muschialli with 128lbs at $18. Second run from a spell raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Gold Coast Hcp on July 11 over 7f, 2 len behind Living Free with 126lbs at $19. Leading hope this time. 2nd Pick 1 Badgers Nuts Jockey: Danny Peisley Trainer: Maryann Brosnan J: Danny Peisley T: Maryann Brosnan	118	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran second last of 7 at Gold Coast Hcp on June 27 over 6f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Muschialli with 128lbs at $18. Second run from a spell raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Gold Coast Hcp on July 11 over 7f, 2 len behind Living Free with 126lbs at $19. Leading hope this time.
3	Second run back. First-up after four months favourite, won by a neck at Inverell Bm82 June 19 over 7f defeating Capo Strada carrying 129lbs at $1.45. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Scone Bm66 on July 14 2025 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Eighty Eight Stars with 137lbs at $14. Has won second up in the past and is capable of building on that record. 3rd Pick 3 Shamedy Jockey: Ben Looker Trainer: Todd Payne J: Ben Looker T: Todd Payne	128	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months favourite, won by a neck at Inverell Bm82 June 19 over 7f defeating Capo Strada carrying 129lbs at $1.45. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Scone Bm66 on July 14 2025 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Eighty Eight Stars with 137lbs at $14. Has won second up in the past and is capable of building on that record.

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