Selections based on a soft track.
Race 1
2. Dundee Tales has hit form of late, having finished second in his past two starts, at Taree and this track, finishing off strongly from back in the field in the latest effort. He’s a well-bred galloper by Dundeel out of Wine Tales and looks set to run well here again. 1. Andros comes into this having contested the same race Dundee Tales contested last time out, in which he finished fifth. He ran second in two starts at Murwillumbah and Casino before that and is worth plenty of thought. 6. Star Of Kongo raced on the speed and fought on well when a last-start placegetter at Scone and warrants respect, while 8. Airwalker has been midfield in a couple of recent efforts and can get into the minor money.
How to play it: Dundee Tales to win.
Racing returns to Grafton on Tuesday.Credit: Louise Kennerley
Race 2
1. Bruckheimer is a well-bred former Victorian galloper that resumes here having been placed in four of his eight starts. He’s had two trials since joining the new stable and looks poised to run well here fresh. 2. Rich Star made his debut with a second at this track and only needs to run up to that performance to be hard to hold out. 9. Celebrity Torque is a filly having her first start in a race after a number of trials. She’s drawn the rails alley and is poised to run well. 3. Sugar Road ran third in the same race Rich Star was second in last time out and is worth including among the chances.
How to play it: Bruckheimer to win.
Race 3
5. So Koby won a trial at Rockhampton in December. She changed stables after that and returned to racing with a dominant victory at this track when leading throughout as favourite to score by a big margin. She’s drawn the rails here and can go on with the job. 7. Deep Stealth won at Ballina on debut and then ran third at this track before a fourth at Ballina. She’s had two trials leading into this. 8. Westerly was a winner at Coffs Harbour two starts ago and can improve on a last-start last at this track. 4. Parana River won well at Scone when last produced and can show up again.
How to play it: So Koby to win.
Race 4
5. Quick Buck raced midfield at this track last time out and worked home well to score a strong win. He can go on with the job here. 11. Shine Like It Does was close up when a last-start third here and should show up again. 10. Bonfidelity followed a third at Tamworth with a fourth here when last produced, while 6. Rock The Machine has finished second in his past two starts.
How to play it: Quick Buck each way.