Grafton Race Tips and Preview for Thursday [7/3/2024]

Horse racing returns to Grafton on Thursday for an eight-race card, which starts at 1:10pm AEDT. This is our preview of the meeting.

We have harnessed the power of cutting-edge technology to bring you data-driven tips for each race at today's meeting at Grafton.

We make our Grafton tips based on an extensive analysis that encompasses historical data, race-day information, and insights from expert tipsters.

This article is part of our free horse racing tips series.

Grafton Tips: Our Race-By-Race Guide [7/3/2024]

Let's take a look at every race at Grafton today using our data-backed tips. The number in brackets alongside each horse's name represents the saddlecloth number of the horse.

Race 1: PRESTIGE WEDDING & EVENT HIRE MAIDEN PLATE

• Time: 1:10pm
• Distance: 1700m

Our top selection for Race 1 at Grafton is Saxon Brave (6), trained by D Chujo and ridden by Matthew McGuren. The Riddler (4) and Cunning Kitty (7) round out our top three chances.

Tips

• Saxon Brave (6)
• The Riddler (4)
• Cunning Kitty (7)

Race 2: VALLEY PROTECTIVE SERVICES (BM58)

• Time: 1:45pm
• Distance: 2200m

According to our analysis, I'mtimmyzou (6), trained by Mark Gorman and ridden by Ben Looker, is the top pick for Race 2 at Grafton. Our top four selections also include Wannawinwin (8), Ausbred Cooee (1), and Subversive (5).

Tips

• I'mtimmyzou (6)
• Wannawinwin (8)
• Ausbred Cooee (1)
• Subversive (5)

Race 3: MCLENNAN EARTHMOVING MAIDEN PLATE

• Time: 2:20pm
• Distance: 1175m

Top Act (13), trained by M J Dunn and ridden by Ben Looker, is our top selection for Race 3 at Grafton. Our top four chances are rounded out by Kid Billy (4), Fools Play (10), and Maybe Smart (7).

Tips

• Top Act (13)
• Kid Billy (4)
• Fools Play (10)
• Maybe Smart (7)

Race 4: CLARENCE VALLEY WHOLESALERS HANDICAP (C2)

• Time: 2:55pm
• Distance: 1000m

Based on our research, the Shane Everson-trained Snow Falcon (6), with Luke Rolls in the saddle, is the top pick for Race 4 at Grafton. We also have Intoxel (10), Shaquila (1), and Another Balconyboy (3) in our top four selections.

Tips

• Snow Falcon (6)
• Intoxel (10)
• Shaquila (1)
• Another Balconyboy (3)

Race 5: INSPIRATIONS PAINT MAIDEN HANDICAP

• Time: 3:35pm
• Distance: 1400m

Our top selection for Race 5 at Grafton is the Allan Chau-trained Hayaku (8), ridden by Matthew McGuren. Santatime (3), Sierra De Gredos (4), and Traviata (14) complete our top four chances.

Tips

• Hayaku (8)
• Santatime (3)
• Sierra De Gredos (4)
• Traviata (14)

Race 6: MORE ICE HANDICAP (C1)

• Time: 4:10pm
• Distance: 1400m

Based on our analysis, the B F Cavanough-trained Twilight Rock (2), with Brodie Loy in the saddle, is the top pick for Race 6 at Grafton. Our top two selections also include Intentional Lass (8).

Tips

• Twilight Rock (2)
• Intentional Lass (8)

Race 7: CLARENCE VALLEY OFFICE SUPPLIES HANDICAP (C1)

• Time: 4:50pm
• Distance: 1175m

Watchguard (7), trained by S B Lee and ridden by Michael Cahill, is our top selection for Race 7 at Grafton. Our top four chances are completed by Coastal Raider (12), Our Pebbles (15), and Zelgaria (1).

Tips

• Watchguard (7)
• Coastal Raider (12)
• Our Pebbles (15)
• Zelgaria (1)

Race 8: BLUES BREWS & BBQ'S 17 MARCH (BM74)

• Time: 5:25pm
• Distance: 1175m

In Race 8 at Grafton, our top selection is Oblivion (16), trained by J A Sprague and ridden by Raymond Spokes. Oakfield Duke (2), Maximum Vortex (3), and Cabsav (13) round out our top four picks.

Tips

• Oblivion (16)
• Oakfield Duke (2)
• Maximum Vortex (3)
• Cabsav (13)

All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.

Grafton Tips Summary for Thursday [7/3/2024]

For your convenience, here's a recap of our selections for each race at Grafton on Thursday:

• Race 1: 6-4-7
• Race 2: 6-8-1-5
• Race 3: 13-4-10-7
• Race 4: 6-10-1-3
• Race 5: 8-3-4-14
• Race 6: 2-8
• Race 7: 7-12-15-1
• Race 8: 16-2-3-13

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Conclusion

This article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate Grafton racing tips, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control is performed to ensure the content meets our quality and reliability standards.

All the Grafton tips presented here are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change.

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