We have expert betting tips for the card this Friday at Grafton which features 10 races on the big meeting.
There is plenty of value available with bookmakers at the Friday meetings and we have our best bets across the card.
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Grafton racing tips
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Race 1. (11:05) Prestige Wedding & Event Hire BM58 (2245m)
#9 – Charmed Destiny @ $6.50
Charmed Destiny is only a two-time winner from 41 starts, but one of those wins came three back at Port Macquarie.
The six-year-old son of Tamayuz runs his best races at this track with a win and a placing, and there are no superstars in this field.
Dropping to 53.5kg gives him every chance to win.
Stake: 1 Unit
Race 2. (11:40) Tradelink Grafton Maiden (1435m)
#1 – Homeland @ $3.30
Homeland is nearing a win after three consecutive placings, and he’s one of the better bets on the card.
The four-year-old son of Shalaa owns three placings at Grafton, so having experience on the track adds to his appeal.
Barrier four is ideal and punters get nice odds.
Stake: 3 Units
Race 3. (12:15) Edwards Irrigation Consulting Maiden (1030m)
#8 – Lucky Neko @ $2.25
There has been good money for Lucky Neko, who ran third at Ballina last start before spelling for a few months.
The three-year-old filly by Jungle Cat owns two placings from four starts overall, and she could take advantage of this field.
She’s in good hands with Matthew Dunn, which adds to her appeal.
Stake: 2 Units
Race 4. (12:50) Inspirations Paint BM58 (1030m)
#4 – Cool Fizz @ $7.50
Looking to get back to winning form is Cool Fizz, who won at Taree in heavy conditions earlier this preparation.
The five-year-old mare by Deep Field has had three starts at Grafton for three second placings, so she loves the track.
2kg comes off his back and the odds are generous.
Stake: 1.5 Units
Race 5. (13:25) P&L Cureton Cement Maiden (1205m)
#4 – No Ragrets @ $4.50
No Ragrets is better for two runs under his belt, including a fourth at Grafton last time out.
The three-year-old gelding by I Am Immortal is better than his record suggests, and he’s improving towards his first win.
It’s not a tough field, so he could take advantage.
Stake: 1 Unit
Race 6. (14:00) Something Special Weddings BM58 (1435m)
#1 – Colleano @ $3.80
Colleano is better for two runs this preparation, including a good second placing at Sunshine Coast last start.
The son of Trapeze Artist owns a win and four placings from nine starts, and carrying 63kg is the only thing going against him.
Take the odds before more money comes for him.
Stake: 2 Units
Race 7. (14:35) Hip Pocket Workwear BM58 (1435m)
#6 – Wilderness Star @ $6.00
Wilderness Star won earlier this preparation, and she gets every chance to get back to winning form on Friday.
The experienced six-year-old owns six wins and 11 placings, including a win and placing at Grafton, so the stats read well.
Dropping to 56.5kg only helps her chances of winning.
Stake: 1 Unit
Race 8. (15:10) Brett Bellamy Congratulations on 1000 BM82 (1435m)
#7 – Badgers Nuts @ $5.50
Badgers Nuts can run the odd bad race, but the six-year-old gelding has two wins on his record this preparation.
The son of Rageese owns five wins and 11 placings from 28 starts, with four wins coming over the distance.
He’s good enough to handle this field at each-way odds.
Stake: 1 Unit
Race 9. (15:45) TLM Electrical BM58 (1635m)
#2 – Beauty Eight @ $3.80
Beauty Eight improved to win last time out after showing consistent form prior, so he should be tough to beat.
The win came at Casino in heavy conditions, so he doesn’t mind if there is moisture in the surface, which is why he has been well backed.
Take the odds before more money comes.
Stake: 2 Units
Race 10. (16:25) Lawrence Tavern BM58 (1205m)
#3 – Shamadan @ $2.20
Shamadan is struggling to get back to winning form, but after running fourth at Doomben, she should find this much easier.
The Matthew Dunn-trained filly won on debut before facing stronger opposition, so this class is more up her alley.
Take the short odds and include her in multis.
Stake: 2.5 Units