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06:30 Grafton

THE BLANCHARD FAMILY BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP

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Winner AUD $13,950 - 14 runners

1 ⅜m

Going:

Surface: T

Race Tip

VERMEER (2) finished 6 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1m1 1/2f at Ballina after being in the firing line on the bend nine days ago. Steps up in distance. Sure to prove very tough to beat. PLEADEEL (7) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when eighth over 1m3f at Doomben. This doesn't look as hard so she can return to the winners' list. HIGH CLASS ROLLER (8) finds it hard to win with just one success from 14 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fourth over 1m1 1f at Ipswich, beaten 4 lengths. Likely contender with strong prospects. TEWKESBURY (5) has not won for a long while. Last raced on January 10 when beaten 4 lengths into seventh at Ipswich over 1m2 3/4f after being in contention on the turn. Placed to advantage and can feature in the finish.