| What | Grafton Races |
| Where | Clarence River Jockey Club – 273 Powell St, Grafton NSW 2460 |
| When | Thursday, July 18, 2024 |
| First Race | 12:20pm AEST |
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NSW racing continues at Clarence River Jockey Club on Thursday afternoon, with the Listed Grafton Cup (2350m) headlining a bumper eight-part program. The rail won’t be adjusted from the true position after racing in the same spot on Wednesday, and with the clear skies forecast throughout the week, the track should be a firming Good 4. The opening event is scheduled to get underway at 12:20pm local time.
Grafton Cup Tip: Spirit Ridge
Spirit Ridge whacked away gallantly behind Vow And Declare in the Group 3 Tattersall’s Cup (2400m) at Eagle Farm on June 29, and the nine-year-old didn’t have much luck when trying to get clear in the final 400m. That shouldn’t be an issue this time as Ryan Maloney attempts to make every post a winner, and although the speed looks genuine on paper, trust Spirit Ridge to give a bold sight in the 2024 Grafton Cup.
Grafton Cup
Race 7 – 
#1 Spirit Ridge (8)
9yo Gelding | T: Annabel Neasham | J: Ryan Maloney (60.5kg)
+500 with Bet365
Best Bet at Grafton: Burning Bell
Burning Bell endured a torrid run in transit at Ipswich in the Listed Gai Waterhouse Classic (1200m) last time out, yet she was only defeated by four lengths. She gets the services of James Orman from gate two this time, and provided she can press into the clear in the final 400m, Burning Bell should prove hard to hold out in this open handicap for fillies and mares.
Best Bet
Race 1 – 
#2 Burning Bell (2)
5yo Mare | T: Toby Edmonds | J: James Orman (58kg)
-125 with Neds
Best Value at Grafton: Torn
Torn has been competitive against some tough opposition this campaign, with the two-year-old being sent around in the Group 2 Spirit Of Boom Classic (1200m) three starts back on May 18. He has since found the minor money at Scone on July 2, running into a smart one in the form of Photograph. This appears to be an easier task, although with Ashley Morgan needing to navigate a passage from barrier 14, Torn may need some luck when the whips are cracking.
Best Value
Race 5 – 
#11 Torn (14)
2yo Colt | T: Brett Cavanough | J: Ashley Morgan (57kg)
+380 with Unibet
Grafton Cup Day 2024 quaddie tips
Grafton quadrella selections
Thursday, July 18, 2024
- 10-11
- 1-2-6-8-10-11-12
- 1-2-4-7
- 1-2-5-8
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