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Grafton Racing Tips: Sunday, July 4th

Billy Bestford likes two runners in the South Grafton Cup, as well as a good bet in the last race of the day.

Grafton Racecourse

It’s the South Grafton Cup Day as we lead up to the main race on Thursday but there is a good 7 race card for us to get stuck into today. The track is rated a Heavy 10 so it will pay to look out for the mudlarks today. The rail is out 2 metres the entire circuit.

Billy Bestford has taken a look at the form and is keeping his powder dry until late in the day, with two bets in Race 6 and Race 7.

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Race 1

Crown Hotel Motel Plate (C1) (2217m)
12:35pm (AEDT)

Race 1

Crown Hotel Motel Plate (C1) (2217m)
12:35pm (AEDT)

1. China Grove (5) J: Ms Leah Kilner (59kg) T: R J Knight
2021262626.526
2. Grand Anthem (4) J: Ashley Morgan (59kg) T: Ms C Rode
7.57787.36.5
3. Jet Pilot (13) J: Raymond Spokes (59kg) T: P J Evans
161717181717
4. Lettemgo (9) J: Ben Looker (59kg) T: Wayne S Lawson
775.56.56.17.5
5. Nature Boy (11) J: Ms Georgina Mcdonnell (59kg) T: Ms L Selby
1718181818.218
6. Voyages (14) J: Ms Courtney Bellamy (59kg) T: B D Bellamy
161819211819
7. Hudoo Vudoo (7) J: Andrew Mallyon (57.5kg) T: Michael Costa
3.63.53.43.53.253.3
8. Oakfield Blackhawk (3) J: Ms Mikayla Weir (57.5kg) T: Ms K Buchanan
1416171916.417
9. Rizzoli (6) J: Jayden Barrie (57kg) T: H R Dew
1113121212.814
10. Skilled Artist (12) J: Ms Olivia Pickering (57kg) T: Alan Boyd
11. Sweet Fu (1) J: Matthew Mcguren (57kg) T: W J Gavenlock
1617181915.818
12. Dunlee (2) J: Darryl Mclellan (56.5kg) T: D Lane
4.24443.953.9
13. Star Quest (8) J: Kirk Matheson (56.5kg) T: S J Randall
676761717361
14. Pratten Park (10) J: Jon Grisedale (55kg) T: S B Lee

Odds Last Updated: July 4, 2021, 12:36pm (AEDT)

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Race 2

Georges Tree Services Mdn Hcp (1005m)
1:15pm (AEDT)

Race 2

Georges Tree Services Mdn Hcp (1005m)
1:15pm (AEDT)

1. Inari Fox (9) J: Unknown (59.5kg) T: S B Lee
2. Brave Warrior (7) J: Jaden Lloyd (59kg) T: Ms M Brosnan
4.64.54.64.84.74.6
3. Amber Deluxe (17) J: Unknown (58kg) T: B J Dodson
4. Vital Step (2) J: Jon Grisedale (58kg) T: J L Jarvis
5. Allusive Eve (1) J: Ben Looker (57kg) T: J D Shelton
6667.575.5
6. Casritz (12) J: Matthew Bennett (57kg) T: B J Dodson
8.59.59.59.57.79.5
7. Mooki Beauty (6) J: Ms Casey Waddell (57kg) T: Ms S Grills
4.84.64.64.84.854.6
8. Sportspak (15) J: Ms Jodi Worley (57kg) T: P J Cunningham
1717171815.619
9. Kohinoor Lustre (16) J: Unknown (56.5kg) T: A Newing
5.55.55.55.555.5
10. Don't Whisper (11) J: Stephen Traecey (56kg) T: G J Howells
141615171315
11. Winning Factor (5) J: Luke Rolls (56kg) T: S B Lee
1921212121.521
12. Flora (4) J: Matthew Mcguren (55kg) T: N J Rogers
99.59109.39
13. Illari (10) J: Unknown (55kg) T: S B Lee
14. More Than Buttons (14) J: Unknown (55kg) T: D D Schmidt
15. You Lookin' At Me (13) J: Unknown (55kg) T: Shannon Manwarring
818181818381
16. Taikun Tommy (18) J: Unknown (55.5kg) T: Cathy Chapman
17. Angama (3) J: Unknown (55kg) T: D D Schmidt
1718192020.519
18. Finest Act (8) J: Unknown (55kg) T: D J Savins
515151516161

Odds Last Updated: July 4, 2021, 1:16pm (AEDT)

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Race 3

Holiday Coast Meats Hcp (C1) (1005m)
1:55pm (AEDT)

Race 3

Holiday Coast Meats Hcp (C1) (1005m)
1:55pm (AEDT)

1. Sacred Zim (14) J: Andrew Mallyon (60kg) T: A J & T Edmonds
2. Moringa's Amordoro (1) J: Raymond Spokes (59.5kg) T: Shane Everson
4.84.84.255.24.8
3. Lucky Enuff (5) J: Jaden Lloyd (59kg) T: Ms M Brosnan
3.944.24.64.054
4. Two Better (11) J: Kirk Matheson (58.5kg) T: Kevin King
1616161715.817
5. Bel Academy (3) J: Darryl Mclellan (58kg) T: Brad Munro
1213111211.414
6. Ronny Rock Art (7) J: Ms Georgina Mcdonnell (58kg) T: N J Osborne
1212141512.412
7. Askew (12) J: Matthew Mcguren (57.5kg) T: Mark Stewart
1313131210.813
8. Lord John Grey (13) J: Koby Jennings (57kg) T: Ms L Sheppard
9. Golden Fantasy (8) J: Jeff Kehoe (56.5kg) T: Ms M De Gonneville
55555.24.8
10. Apalala (9) J: Matthew Bennett (56kg) T: Sally Taylor
8.587.58.57.38
11. Bonnie Joy (2) J: Luke Rolls (55kg) T: Colt Prosser
12. Stella Redente (10) J: Ben Looker (55kg) T: C R Manson
1616161616.817
13. Jillonni (4) J: Ms Casey Waddell (55kg) T: Ms S Grills
1314141212.815
14. Manapouri Miss (6) J: Allan Chau (55kg) T: D D Schmidt
232018212319

Odds Last Updated: July 4, 2021, 1:56pm (AEDT)

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Race 4

Grafton Hire Hcp (C3) (1408m)
2:35pm (AEDT)

Race 4

Grafton Hire Hcp (C3) (1408m)
2:35pm (AEDT)

1. Oakfield Target (7) J: Unknown (61kg) T: D Lane
2. Camp Rifle (3) J: Matthew Mcguren (59.5kg) T: A Newing
54.5554.64.6
3. Auntie Monnie (9) J: Ashley Morgan (57kg) T: Ms S Grills
3.13.3333.153.1
4. Amazingly (1) J: Ben Looker (56.5kg) T: W Oakenfull
6666.56.66
5. Franklin Corners (2) J: Unknown (56kg) T: Jason Reilly
3.83.83.83.93.53.8
6. Great Marlow (10) J: Luke Rolls (56kg) T: J D Shelton
6.56.56.56.56.77
7. Just Like Mum (8) J: Noriyuki Masuda (55kg) T: Ethan Ensby
8. Our Girl Eve (5) J: Ms Jodi Worley (55kg) T: P J Cunningham
1617171818.217
9. The Big Eater (11) J: Unknown (55kg) T: Matthew Dunn
10. Toots Is Tops (6) J: Matthew Bennett (55kg) T: S B Lee
192020182023
11. Northern Star (4) J: Kirk Matheson (55kg) T: S J Bennett
2326262625.526

Odds Last Updated: July 4, 2021, 2:36pm (AEDT)

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Race 5

South Grafton Ex-Service Mdn (1408m)
3:15pm (AEDT)

Race 5

South Grafton Ex-Service Mdn (1408m)
3:15pm (AEDT)

1. Bladnoch (6) J: Luke Rolls (59kg) T: G Middleton
4.24.244.23.654
2. Blue Tone (1) J: Matthew Bennett (59kg) T: S J Bennett
91126101101111126
3. Buddy Fast (3) J: Paul Timbery (59kg) T: Ms T Timbery
4. Cefalu (9) J: Allan Chau (59kg) T: L J Clapham
131312131412
5. Field Regiment (2) J: Andrew Mallyon (59kg) T: S B Lee
5.55.55655.5
6. Hyland Bay (14) J: Kirk Matheson (59kg) T: W Oakenfull
7. I'm Savvy (18) J: Unknown (59kg) T: Ms S Grills
8. Lean Thy Arms (7) J: Koby Jennings (59kg) T: D D Schmidt
516161615361
9. Mikado (5) J: Jon Grisedale (59kg) T: Ms J Hardy
2.62.62.42.82.852.5
10. No Pressure (12) J: Raymond Spokes (59kg) T: P A Smith
2121212626.523
11. Oakfield Pinto (17) J: Unknown (59kg) T: Ms K Buchanan
12. Asserting (16) J: Ms Mikayla Weir (57kg) T: Angela Graham
1616151613.218
13. Bottom Deck (4) J: Ashley Morgan (57kg) T: D D Schmidt
98.58.58.59.18.5
14. Miss Marcie (10) J: Ben Looker (57kg) T: Ms V Mclennan
2018161621.518
15. Point Of Attack (13) J: Ms Jodi Worley (59kg) T: P J Cunningham
717171718381
16. Meika Gold (8) J: Matthew Mcguren (57kg) T: M J Dunn
2321212126.526
17. Deeldunjen (11) J: Unknown (57kg) T: Shane Everson
616767618381
18. Tora Sumi (15) J: Unknown (57kg) T: D D Schmidt
126151101126131151

Odds Last Updated: July 4, 2021, 3:16pm (AEDT)

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Race 6

Grafton Toyota Sth Grafton Cup (1608m)
3:50pm (AEDT)

Race 6

Grafton Toyota Sth Grafton Cup (1608m)
3:50pm (AEDT)

1. Jazzland (10) J: Koby Jennings (61kg) T: Ms K Buchanan
5.54.85.565.35.5
2. Hit The Target (1) J: Ms Leah Kilner (60.5kg) T: S C Jones
7666.56.95.5
3. The Avenger (5) J: Jaden Lloyd (56kg) T: Ms M Brosnan
1818171616.821
4. Nothingforthepress (12) J: Matthew Mcguren (55.5kg) T: S B Lee
5. Zigallene (11) J: Ms Rikki Palmer (55kg) T: H J Norman
4.84.84.64.64.954.8
6. All But Gone (6) J: Darryl Mclellan (55kg) T: D Lane
1110101011.412
7. Lolita Gold (3) J: Ben Looker (55kg) T: N J Osborne
101110109.911
8. Evopex (8) J: Jon Grisedale (55kg) T: J L Jarvis
1920202018.221
9. Mandalong Tapit (4) J: Ms Casey Waddell (55kg) T: Ms S Grills
7.58898.17.5
10. Rexx (7) J: Ms Georgina Mcdonnell (55kg) T: I P Cook
232121212426
11. Pleased (9) J: Luke Rolls (55kg) T: S B Lee
151515151616
12. Texas Storm (2) J: Ashley Morgan (55kg) T: R R Milligan
55554.955
13. Wild Moon (13) J: Unknown (55kg) T: Stirling Osland

Odds Last Updated: July 4, 2021, 3:51pm (AEDT)

The feature race of the day sees a quality field of 12 runners do battle over the mile. I’m keen to side with (5) Zigallene who comes into this off a very good 3rd in a strong Saturday race in QLD. She finished less than a length off Prospectus and Indispensable there, both horses who would start strong favourites in a race like this. Absolutely swims and should roll forward from the wide gate and give us a good sight. 

(9) Mandalong Tapit looks the best value runner in the race and is a much better horse with his toe in the ground. Was last seen running a very narrow 2nd to Bajan Gold over this trip in the Gunnedah Cup and maps for a nice run. 

(12) Texas Storm loves these country cups and has been running very well lately. Finished 4th in a strong Scone Country Cup before a good 2nd in the Wingham Cup at Taree. SP profile is very good and has a class edge on a lot of these. 

(1) Jazzland next best and won this race last year but just not sure how well he’s going.

Tip: (5) Zigallene - $5.00 at Sportsbet

Also Backing: (9) Mandalong Tapit - $10 at Ladbrokes

Betting Strategy: 2 unit WIN Zigallene, 0.5 unit WIN Mandalong Tapit

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Race 7

Donovans Beef At Barriers-Bm58 (1608m)
4:30pm (AEDT)

Race 7

Donovans Beef At Barriers-Bm58 (1608m)
4:30pm (AEDT)

1. Sawtell (3) J: Jasper Franklin (63kg) T: B J Dodson
99.59.5109.59.5
2. Cosmic City (9) J: Matthew Mcguren (62kg) T: A Newing
262620212426
3. Ausbred Cooee (6) J: Jon Grisedale (61kg) T: N Mayfield-Smith
2.352.352.352.52.552.2
4. Hubble (2) J: Ashley Morgan (61kg) T: Ms J Graham
3.83.73.83.93.63.6
5. Autumn Splendour (11) J: Ben Looker (60.5kg) T: M J Dunn
1415151513.415
6. Brazen Force (14) J: Andrew Mallyon (60.5kg) T: K A Lees
7. Unleash The Red (7) J: Noriyuki Masuda (60.5kg) T: Ethan Ensby
8. Fight For Love (4) J: Ms Georgina Mcdonnell (60kg) T: Mark Stewart
1314141415.216
9. Atomic Bomb (15) J: Unknown (58.5kg) T: Matthew Dunn
10. Lasting Grace (8) J: Koby Jennings (58.5kg) T: Ms K Buchanan
65.5775.67
11. Runyoo (13) J: Unknown (57kg) T: B J Dodson
12. Buckin' Lucky (1) J: Darryl Mclellan (56kg) T: D Lane
13. Sinepari (12) J: Unknown (55.5kg) T: S B Lee
14. Alt Eff Four (10) J: Unknown (55kg) T: S B Lee
15. Arlington Valley (5) J: Raymond Spokes (55kg) T: J D Shelton
8.58.58.598.48.5

Odds Last Updated: July 4, 2021, 4:31pm (AEDT)

(3) Ausbred Cooee looks hard to beat off the back of an impressive maiden win last start on a wet Coffs Harbour track. Bolted in by over 4L there and looks ready for the mile now. That maiden win was a long time coming but I’m hoping it might’ve been the confidence booster this horses needed and can go on with it now. 

(4) Hubble finished 4th a long way behind the smart Orbisyn two back before starting favourite in a similar race to this at Grafton where he ran 3rd. Should get through the conditions fine but winning strike rate is the concern.

Tip: (3) Ausbred Cooee - $2.60 at Ladbrokes

Betting Strategy: 2 unit WIN Ausbred Cooee

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.

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