Western Front can record his first Australian win at Kembla Grange this afternoon.
The Dark Angel gelding was excellent during the early stages of his career in France, recording a win and three placings from his five starts.
He needed his first run in Australia when fifth, beaten less than two lengths at Gosford, and I am confident he’ll take plenty of benefit from that hit-out.
Lasting Kiss can return to winning form in Race 1 at Grafton today.
The Real Impact mare recorded consecutive wins at the Gold Coast and here at Grafton before finishing a credible fourth in tougher company at Doomben last time.
She’s rock-hard fit and I can’t find a reason why she won’t be in the finish, and I can’t expect the $2.15 about her at publish will last!
Eyeque takes winning form into the fifth at Kembla Grange this afternoon and looks well placed to make it two in a row.
The Smart Missile gelding finished fourth, well beaten at Canterbury when resuming, but was too good for maiden company here last time.
This is harder, but he harbours further improvement, and it does look the next logical step for him to take.
Fight On Shades rates as a key winning chance at a lovely price in Race 6 at Grafton today ($13 at publish).
The Fighting Sun gelding returned a winner at Glen Innes earlier this month, and raced home well to fill the minors in BM66 company last time.
Fitter third-up and with some relief at the weights, we can have an each way play.