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AU - Grafton - Race 5

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 10

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Verdict

PIERRE CARDINNIGAN (4) started favourite on debut last start over 6 ¼f at Ballina. Got back to last on straightening that day before launching late and just missing in an eye-catching performance. Perfectly placed out to this trip - the wide alley is the only negative. CHILLCUZ (13) also started public elect when stepping out for the first time a fortnight ago over 6 ¼f at Kempsey. Like to top pick she worked home well but found one better. Should improve over this longer journey. RISK FOR REWARD (5) has been just outside the placings at his two runs this prep, the latest over this course and distance when he raced handy but weakened late. Fitter for two runs back and the addition of a tongue tie might be significant. CARACORON (2) ran on nicely into third when resuming over this track and trip last start. Sure to make his presence felt. KOBAYTERA (10) gets to this trip for the first time on the back of three solid efforts to kick off this campaign.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Was well-supported at debut, came home strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 8 at Ballina Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 6 ¼f, on a slow track, neck behind Meghan carrying 130lbs at $2.90. Great chance to get off the mark. 1st Pick 4 Pierre Cardinnigan Jockey: Michael Cahill Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Michael Cahill T: Matthew Dunn	172	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, came home strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 8 at Ballina Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 6 ¼f, on a slow track, neck behind Meghan carrying 130lbs at $2.90. Great chance to get off the mark.
13	Was well-supported at debut, made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Kempsey Mdn on November 8 over 6 ¼f, 1.75 len behind Nay Pee Cee with 122lbs at $2.60. Promising filly who can go one better. 2nd Pick 13 Chillcuz Jockey: Andrew Mallyon Trainer: Kris Lees J: Andrew Mallyon T: Kris Lees	128	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Kempsey Mdn on November 8 over 6 ¼f, 1.75 len behind Nay Pee Cee with 122lbs at $2.60. Promising filly who can go one better.
5	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 at Murwillumbah Mdn on October 15 over 6f, on heavy track, 2 len behind Vocals with 130lbs at $3. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on October 29 over 7f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Hypothermia carrying 130lbs at $3.50. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. 3rd Pick 5 Risk For Reward Jockey: Noriyuki Masuda Trainer: Daiki Chujo J: Noriyuki Masuda T: Daiki Chujo	118	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 at Murwillumbah Mdn on October 15 over 6f, on heavy track, 2 len behind Vocals with 130lbs at $3. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on October 29 over 7f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Hypothermia carrying 130lbs at $3.50. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.

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