Racing Tips

Grafton Racing Tips: Friday, November 19th

Billy Bestford highlights two horses he is keen to back this afternoon at Grafton.

by
Billy Bestford
18 November 2021

The racing today continues at Grafton where there is a big 10-race card to round out the working week, before we get stuck into Moonee Valley tonight!

Billy Bestford has previewed a couple of races where he is keen to have a bet, with his selections coming up in Race 3 and Race 9.

Find his Grafton racing tips below!

Race 1

Fidelity Capital Feed N Go Mdn (1100m)
12:50pm (AEDT)

Race 1 Fidelity Capital Feed N Go Mdn (1100m) 12:50pm (AEDT)
1. Divine Courage (13) J: Unknown (59.5kg) T: A J & T Edmonds	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.4	2.3
2. Wizard Of Visp (2) J: Chris Caserta (59kg) T: N H Boyle	18	18	18	20	20.5	17
3. Dark Sapphire (14) J: Unknown (57.5kg) T: T W Mccarthy
4. Saint Augustus (4) J: Ms Jodi Worley (57.5kg) T: Paul Grills	11	11	11	13	12.4	11
5. Heavenly Rain (10) J: Raymond Spokes (56kg) T: Aiden St Vincent	101	101	101	101	111	101
6. Amisfield (5) J: Andrew Mallyon (55.5kg) T: A J & T Edmonds	3.9	3.9	3.8	3.9	3.55	3.8
7. Awesome Spirit (3) J: Ben Looker (55.5kg) T: J D Shelton	6.5	6.5	6.5	7	6	6.5
8. County Zone (15) J: Luke Rolls (55.5kg) T: D B Campbell	51	51	51	51	40	51
9. Include (9) J: Matthew Bennett (55.5kg) T: B J Dodson	26	26	26	26	22	26
10. Spiele (8) J: Ms Yvette Lewis (55.5kg) T: S B Lee	15	15	15	15	15.2	15
11. Angama (11) J: Unknown (55kg) T: D D Schmidt	91	101	101	101	81	101
12. Attestar (6) J: Matthew Mcguren (55kg) T: Samantha Mcguren	17	17	16	17	17.2	16
13. Dreamseeker (12) J: Unknown (55kg) T: Stirling Osland
14. Newitt (7) J: Stephen Traecey (55kg) T: Dan Edwards	11	11	10	9.5	11.2	11
15. Dance Step (1) J: Unknown (55kg) T: T G Payne	126	126	101	101	101	126

Race 2

Crjc Agm 24 November Mdn Hcp (1100m)
1:30pm (AEDT)

Race 2 Crjc Agm 24 November Mdn Hcp (1100m) 1:30pm (AEDT)
1. Superfield (5) J: Matthew Mcguren (59kg) T: Samantha Mcguren	12	12	12	11	12.2	12
2. Noble Missile (7) J: Raymond Spokes (58.5kg) T: T Fletcher	71	81	71	67	67	81
3. Run Rory Run (11) J: Ms Mikayla Weir (57.5kg) T: Angela Graham	18	17	13	17	17	16
4. White House Girl (3) J: Travis Wolfgram (56.5kg) T: A J & T Edmonds	2.15	2.25	2.25	2.2	2	2.3
5. Jevington Will Do (4) J: Chris Caserta (56kg) T: H R Dew	151	151	101	101	121	151
6. Look A'like (9) J: Jon Grisedale (56kg) T: Trevor Burgess	6	5.5	5.5	5	5.6	5.5
7. Que Cee Spade (6) J: Jackson Morris (56kg) T: Angela Plumb	126	151	101	101	151	151
8. Dumpus (14) J: Unknown (55.5kg) T: J D Shelton
9. Lady Rain (10) J: Andrew Mallyon (55.5kg) T: Michael Costa	4.5	4.2	4.2	4	4.25	4.2
10. Absolutely Cozy (1) J: Luke Rolls (55kg) T: D B Campbell	151	151	101	101	161	151
11. Byron Eyes (8) J: Ashley Morgan (55kg) T: S B Lee	9	9	9	9.5	7.6	9
12. Cassia Lane (12) J: Unknown (55kg) T: J D Shelton
13. Hypertension (13) J: Matthew Bennett (55kg) T: B J Dodson	7	6.5	7	6.5	7.1	6.5
14. Sapphire's Dream (2) J: Noriyuki Masuda (55kg) T: T Pratt	151	151	101	101	161	151

Race 3

We Have A Covid Safe Venue Mdn (1400m)
2:05pm (AEDT)

Race 3 We Have A Covid Safe Venue Mdn (1400m) 2:05pm (AEDT)
1. Al Be Purple (2) J: Ms Madeline Owen (59kg) T: Ms K Owen	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.6	5.5
2. California Vanture (11) J: Matthew Mcguren (59kg) T: Peter G Sinclair	13	13	13	13	14.2	14
3. Direct Heat (6) J: Stephen Traecey (59kg) T: J L Jarvis	71	71	71	71	73	71
4. Harvesta (8) J: Andrew Mallyon (59kg) T: Michael Costa	2.7	2.7	2.6	2.6	2.55	2.7
5. Pride Of Lomar (14) J: Unknown (59kg) T: Joel & Wayne Wilkes	126	126	101	101	93	126
6. Buffet Buster (4) J: Unknown (57.5kg) T: Stirling Osland
7. Last Not Least (12) J: Jon Grisedale (57.5kg) T: Ms J Hardy	5	5	4.8	4.8	5.1	5
8. Yazh (10) J: Ben Looker (57.5kg) T: R J Agnew	61	61	61	61	57	61
9. Hardly The End (1) J: Ms Brooke Stower (57kg) T: Owen Glue	4.8	4.4	4.8	5	4.75	4.8
10. Stretching (13) J: Unknown (57kg) T: Chloe Thomas
11. Freya's Falcon (5) J: Matthew Bennett (55.5kg) T: S B Lee	26	26	26	26	22.5	26
12. Kelly's Plains (7) J: Ms Mikayla Weir (55.5kg) T: P J Cunningham	101	101	91	91	79	101
13. Thera (9) J: Matthew Bennett (55.5kg) T: Kacy Fogden
14. Wonderwhen (3) J: Ms Jodi Worley (55.5kg) T: Daniel Want	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.25	4.8

(4) Harvesta has had plenty of trials in the lead up to his debut and has looked fairly good there. The stable generally know when to produce a smart one and I have a feeling this guy could be above average. Has been backed since markets went up and his recent bit of work over 1000m was a good sign he’s ready to fire here fresh. Mallyon rides who has a strong association with the stable and I think it’ll pay to keep an eye on what the markey does with him.

Tip: (4) Harvesta - $2.70 at Ladbrokes

Betting Strategy: 1.5u WIN Harvesta

Race 4

Crjc Function Centre Mdn Plate (1700m)
2:40pm (AEDT)

Race 4 Crjc Function Centre Mdn Plate (1700m) 2:40pm (AEDT)
1. Court On (7) J: Ms Georgina Mcdonnell (59kg) T: R J Knight	11	11	11	12	11.6	11
2. Huckitta (2) J: Danny Peisley (59kg) T: Owen Glue	46	41	41	41	47	41
3. Oso Good (10) J: Raymond Spokes (59kg) T: Tess Wilkes	17	16	15	16	17.2	15
4. Testabello (4) J: Ben Looker (59kg) T: M J Dunn	18	14	18	20	14.6	18
5. The Flasher (8) J: Chris Caserta (59kg) T: Tess Wilkes	126	126	101	101	101	126
6. What's My Scene (12) J: Ms Brooke Stower (59kg) T: Matthew Mccudden	81	81	71	81	61	71
7. Youcandothis (3) J: Jon Grisedale (57.5kg) T: Stirling Osland	81	91	81	91	67	81
8. Aunt Belle (5) J: Ms Yvette Lewis (57kg) T: S B Lee	5.5	5	4.8	5	5.6	4.8
9. Diana Rocks (9) J: Matthew Mcguren (57kg) T: M J Dunn	2.45	2.45	2.4	2.45	2.45	2.4
10. She's Velika (11) J: Ashley Morgan (57kg) T: Stirling Osland	51	51	51	51	41	51
11. Tough As Nails (1) J: Ms Kacie Adams (57kg) T: M A Ostini	151	151	101	101	161	151
12. Bakreya (6) J: Matthew Bennett (55.5kg) T: Kacy Fogden
13. Sebrini (13) J: Andrew Mallyon (55.5kg) T: K A Lees	2.5	2.6	2.5	2.45	2.4	2.6

Race 5

Book A Xmas Party At Crjc (C2) (1700m)
3:15pm (AEDT)

Race 5 Book A Xmas Party At Crjc (C2) (1700m) 3:15pm (AEDT)
1. Scatman (4) J: Ms Jodi Worley (58.5kg) T: Paul Grills	6.5	6	6	6	6.6	6
2. Unearthed (8) J: Andrew Mallyon (57.5kg) T: K A Lees	5	5.5	5.5	5.5	4.85	5.5
3. Barry's Lane (3) J: Luke Rolls (57kg) T: Joseph Burges	12	11	11	11	12.2	11
4. Electric Miss (9) J: Ms Brooke Stower (57kg) T: Ms S Pepper	8	8.5	8.5	8.5	7.3	8.5
5. Hichaux (5) J: Ms Mikayla Weir (57kg) T: R J Knight	9.5	9	8.5	9	9.2	8.5
6. Above The Lot (6) J: Ashley Morgan (56.5kg) T: S B Lee	4.2	4	3.8	3.7	4.25	4
7. Anatolian Charm (7) J: Matthew Bennett (56kg) T: Brad Munro	4.8	4.6	4.4	4.8	4.85	4.4
8. Alt Eff Four (1) J: Noriyuki Masuda (55kg) T: Mark Gorman	41	41	41	41	43	41
9. Fenerbache (10) J: Ms Georgina Mcdonnell (55kg) T: Paul Grills	11	11	11	11	9.7	11
10. Fior The Tiger (11) J: Chris Caserta (55kg) T: Ms J Hardy	23	21	21	21	17.6	21
11. Man And Superman (12) J: Jon Grisedale (55kg) T: Tess Wilkes	81	81	81	81	59	81
12. Presscott (2) J: Ms Casey Waddell (55kg) T: Tess Wilkes	151	151	101	101	161	126

Race 6

Crjc Xmas Race Day 28/11-Bm58 (2350m)
3:55pm (AEDT)

Race 6 Crjc Xmas Race Day 28/11-Bm58 (2350m) 3:55pm (AEDT)
1. Laphroaig (1) J: Ms Courtney Bellamy (62.5kg) T: P L Shailer	5	5	4.8	5	5.1	4.8
2. Kacper Boy (6) J: Ms Madeline Owen (61kg) T: Ms J Clement	6.5	6.5	6.5	7	6.8	6.5
3. Steel Pier (12) J: Darryl Mclellan (61kg) T: V B Jones	41	41	41	41	33	41
4. Rahaan (9) J: Ms Yvette Lewis (59.5kg) T: Ms J Pratten	12	12	12	12	12.2	12
5. Italian Tune (4) J: Raymond Spokes (59kg) T: Brad Munro	5	5	4.8	5	4.85	4.8
6. Yarrinup Flyer (11) J: Noriyuki Masuda (58.5kg) T: J L Jarvis	5	4.8	4.8	4.8	5.1	4.8
7. Clap Chap (10) J: Ben Looker (58kg) T: R J Agnew	20	20	19	19	18.2	21
8. Pressing Matters (5) J: Ms Georgina Mcdonnell (57kg) T: R J Knight	41	41	41	41	33	41
9. Dunara (2) J: Andrew Mallyon (56.5kg) T: K A Lees	5	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.85	4.8
10. Jakk's Right (8) J: Ashley Morgan (56kg) T: Lauren Abbott	21	21	21	21	18	21
11. Red Intuition (7) J: Chris Caserta (55.5kg) T: H R Dew	21	21	21	21	21.5	21
12. Razano (13) J: Matthew Bennett (55kg) T: J A Sprague	20	21	21	21	18	21
13. Lookin' At You (3) J: Paul Timbery (55kg) T: F Dichiera	126	151	101	101	161	151

Race 7

Jacaranda Festival In Dec.-C1 (1200m)
4:35pm (AEDT)

Race 7 Jacaranda Festival In Dec.-C1 (1200m) 4:35pm (AEDT)
1. Harlequin Field (1) J: Ashley Morgan (61kg) T: M J Dunn	2.8	2.8	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.8
2. Grey Enuff (5) J: Matthew Bennett (58.5kg) T: Sally Taylor	6	6	5.5	6	5.8	5.5
3. Hauraki Gulf (12) J: Jon Grisedale (58kg) T: J L Jarvis	2.6	2.7	2.6	2.7	2.6	2.6
4. Cefalu (8) J: Allan Chau (57.5kg) T: L J Clapham	26	26	21	26	23	23
5. Hot Profit (13) J: Luke Rolls (56.5kg) T: Bruce Hill
6. Kingstar Bullet (7) J: Ms Casey Waddell (55kg) T: Stirling Osland	11	11	11	11	11.2	11
7. Spirit Of Vain (4) J: Ms Yvette Lewis (55kg) T: T W Mccarthy	10	9.5	9	9.5	10.2	9
8. Maid A Quid (10) J: Kirk Matheson (55kg) T: Ronald Broomhall	41	41	41	41	43	41
9. Super Rocker (6) J: Unknown (55kg) T: A J Foran
10. Timely Reward (3) J: Ms Olivia Pickering (55kg) T: Ms V Mclennan	46	41	41	41	47	41
11. Lettemgo (11) J: Chris Caserta (55kg) T: Wayne S Lawson	35	34	34	41	27	34
12. Runamuk (2) J: Unknown (55kg) T: S B Lee	41	41	41	41	33	41
13. Astrophysics (9) J: Noriyuki Masuda (55kg) T: A J Pilling	26	26	21	26	26.5	23

Race 8

Book A Xmas Race Day Table-C1 (1200m)
5:15pm (AEDT)

Race 8 Book A Xmas Race Day Table-C1 (1200m) 5:15pm (AEDT)
1. Wuddacuddashudda (9) J: Matthew Mcguren (61.5kg) T: M J Dunn	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.1	5.5
2. Golden Point (1) J: Ms Brooke Stower (58.5kg) T: Stirling Osland	8.5	8.5	8.5	8.5	7.6	8.5
3. Alf's Magic (2) J: Ben Looker (58kg) T: D D Schmidt	2.8	2.8	2.7	2.7	2.85	2.8
4. Tabulam (10) J: Raymond Spokes (58kg) T: Jennifer Webb	8	8	8	9	7.7	7.5
5. Thunder Moon (14) J: Ashley Morgan (57.5kg) T: Edward O'rourke	2.9	2.9	2.8	2.9	2.95	2.8
6. Hey Wayne (13) J: Ms Madeline Owen (55.5kg) T: T G Payne	10	9.5	9	9	10.2	10
7. Thiwlig (4) J: Unknown (55kg) T: Ms J Hardy
8. Coastal Charm (3) J: Unknown (55kg) T: Chloe Thomas
9. Stars Are Trumps (11) J: Luke Rolls (55kg) T: J D Shelton	126	151	101	101	99	151
10. Rizzoli (12) J: Chris Caserta (55kg) T: H R Dew	126	126	101	101	111	126
11. Sir Swayze (8) J: Ms Olivia Pickering (55kg) T: D B Campbell	126	151	101	101	141	151
12. Tycoon Anna (5) J: Paul Payne (55kg) T: Amy Usher	126	151	101	101	161	151
13. Bart's Bullet (7) J: Ms Yvette Lewis (55kg) T: T W Mccarthy	51	51	41	41	39	51
14. Lord Of The Dreamz (6) J: Noriyuki Masuda (55kg) T: Ms K Loy	101	126	101	101	121	151

Race 9

Book Xmas Race Day Marqee Hcp (1400m)
5:55pm (AEDT)

Race 9 Book Xmas Race Day Marqee Hcp (1400m) 5:55pm (AEDT)
1. Relucent (3) J: Luke Rolls (61kg) T: P L Shailer	3.9	3.9	3.8	4	3.95	3.8
2. Mister Smartee (2) J: Darryl Mclellan (60kg) T: S G Morton	14	14	13	13	12.2	14
3. Top Me Up Again (6) J: Ben Looker (60kg) T: P L Shailer	4	4	4	4.2	4.25	3.9
4. Magic Charlee (1) J: Matthew Mcguren (59.5kg) T: Owen Glue	10	10	10	10	9.1	10
5. Nothingforthepress (9) J: Andrew Mallyon (59kg) T: S B Lee	31	31	26	34	25.5	26
6. Sidekiss (10) J: Travis Wolfgram (58.5kg) T: Joel Pengilly	5	5	4.8	4.8	5.1	5
7. Acoustix (11) J: Unknown (57.5kg) T: S G Morton
8. In Heart's Wake (7) J: Ashley Morgan (55kg) T: Stirling Osland	4.6	4.5	4.4	4.4	4.65	4.6
9. Real Gent (5) J: Stephen Traecey (55kg) T: G J Howells	27	26	26	26	22	26
10. Terrius (8) J: Ms Mikayla Weir (55kg) T: T J Vidler	21	21	21	21	21	23
11. Jacksprat (4) J: Noriyuki Masuda (55kg) T: D Chujo	23	21	21	21	20	23
12. Wewonya (12) J: Chris Caserta (55kg) T: H R Dew	41	41	41	41	43	41

Was keen to follow (3) Top Me Up Again out of his last start where he ran very well to finish 2nd behind an in-form horse. He didn’t have the best of luck there and finished off well while he’s got a great record at 1400m. Looks to get the perfect run from gate 6 and he is building towards a win.

(1) Relucent is the main danger and was good winning on debut for new stable since leaving the Waller yard. He’s been tested in much deeper races than this and might just be too good for these. Bit of a knock on his winning strike rate and I’m not sure about the drop back in trip.

Tip: (3) Top Me Up Again - $4.25 at Boombet

Betting Strategy: 1u WIN Top Me Up Again

Race 10

Fidelity Capital Feed N Win-C3 (1400m)
6:30pm (AEDT)

Race 10 Fidelity Capital Feed N Win-C3 (1400m) 6:30pm (AEDT)
1. Whittington Stone (2) J: Matthew Bennett (60.5kg) T: Kacy Fogden	3.7	3.7	3.6	3.8	3.6	3.6
2. Arrogante (12) J: Paul Timbery (60kg) T: Ms T Timbery
3. Havieron (4) J: Stephen Traecey (59.5kg) T: J L Jarvis	5.5	5.5	5	5.5	5.6	5
4. Storm Attack (18) J: Unknown (58.5kg) T: M J Dunn	9	9	8.5	9	8.1	8.5
5. Deliberation (5) J: Matthew Mcguren (58kg) T: M J Dunn	9	9	8.5	9	8.4	9
6. Scout (13) J: Jacob Golden (58kg) T: Peter G Sinclair	19	19	18	19	19.2	18
7. Red Beryl (9) J: Ms Mikayla Weir (56.5kg) T: Ms J Clement	9.5	9	9	9	9.6	9
8. Deep Mirror (17) J: Ashley Morgan (56kg) T: Stirling Osland
9. Adelita Rose (15) J: Ms Brooke Stower (55kg) T: P C Richardson	35	34	34	41	29	34
10. Flying Pretty (14) J: Raymond Spokes (55kg) T: P A Smith	12	11	11	11	11.4	11
11. Prue's Prophet (1) J: Ms Jodi Worley (55kg) T: P J Cunningham	12	12	11	12	13.2	12
12. Apache Blue (3) J: Andrew Mallyon (55kg) T: K A Lees	8	8	8	8	7	8
13. Sound And Vision (11) J: Unknown (55kg) T: Ms K Owen
14. Bondurant (7) J: Ashley Morgan (55kg) T: S B Lee	17	14	15	15	15.8	17
15. Stonecold Flex (6) J: Darryl Mclellan (55kg) T: S G Morton	34	34	34	34	27.5	34
16. Marecat (10) J: Noriyuki Masuda (55kg) T: D Chujo	101	91	81	91	91	81
17. Paavo (8) J: Ms Georgina Mcdonnell (55kg) T: Glen Milligan	61	67	61	67	45	61
18. Toots Is Tops (16) J: Ms Yvette Lewis (55kg) T: S B Lee	51	51	51	51	43	51

Billy Bestford

Billy has been an avid racing fan ever since he and a few mates started a punters club once they turned 18. Following the initial punters clubs, he was properly hooked after landing a nice collect on Admire Rakti in the 2014 Caulfield Cup and has had a soft spot for Japanese horses ever since. Is a massive fan of 'blinkers first time' and has been known to enjoy a 'Hail Mary' multi. Loves punting across metro Sydney and Melbourne every Saturday but isn't scared to venture West late in the day to find a Pikey special.