| What | Grafton Races |
| Where | Clarence River Jockey Club – 284 Powell St, Grafton NSW 2460 |
| When | Wednesday, July 17, 2024 |
| First Race | 12:25pm AEST |
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The $200,000 Ramornie Handicap (1200m) headlines the action at Grafton on Wednesday afternoon, with a bumper eight-race program set for decision. The rail returns to the true position the entire circuit, and although the track is rated a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, the sunny skies predicted in the lead-up should have punters anticipating an upgrade to a genuine Good 4 surface. The opening event of the two-day carnival is scheduled to get underway at 12:25pm local time.
Ramornie Handicap Tip: Pereille
Pereille should be looking for a hat-trick of wins heading into the Ramornie Handicap, but simply had no luck second-up at Eagle Farm on June 15. The son of Fastnet Rock was bottled up with nowhere to go on that occasion, only getting clear in the final furlong to explode through the wire and get within a half-length of Willinga Beast. He shouldn’t have any issues getting out this time from barrier three, and provided Zac Lloyd can lob into the one-one, punters can be confident Pereille has this lot covered.
Ramornie Handicap
Race 7 – 
#3 Pereille (3)
4yo Gelding | T: James Cummings | J: Zac Lloyd (57.5kg)
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Grafton Guineas Tip: Impendor
Impendor is on the one-week backup after a disappointing effort at Eagle Farm on July 10. He didn’t fire a shot but was asked to chase on the worst part of the track, slowly making inroads at the end of 1400m. The Matthew Dunn-trained gelding has fitness on his side as he gets to the 1600m for the first time, and with a genuine tempo engaged for Impendor to sprint off, watch for this guy to be barrelling down the centre of the course to claim the Grafton Guineas.
Grafton Guineas
Race 6 – 
#9 Impendor (6)
3yo Gelding | T: Matthew Dunn | J: Robbie Dolan (54kg)
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Best Bet at Grafton: Holstein
Holstein didn’t go a yard on the Heavy surface in his most recent start at Rosehill on June 29 and should appreciate getting back on top of the ground. The five-year-old brings an element of class to this Class 6 contest, with his win two starts back at Canterbury on June 10, providing three subsequent winners. Getting out to the 2200m for the first time is the only query, but provided he can stay the journey, Holstein must be considered the one to beat in the opening event.
Best Bet
Race 1 – 
#7 Holstein (7)
5yo Gelding | T: Matthew Dunn | J: Matthew McGuren (59kg)
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Next Best at Grafton: Barazin
Barazin was luckless in his second Australian start at Wyong on June 26 and should’ve been fighting out the finish. The French-import was held up along the inside running rail the entire straight, with Benjamin Osmond forced to give the son of Siyouni a glorified barrier trial as he cruised through the wire under his own steam. He should be ready to launch third-up into the campaign, and with Mollie Fitzgerald getting 2kg off his back after the claim, Barazin looks perfectly placed to secure his first Australian victory.
Next Best
Race 5 – 
#1 Barazin (3)
4yo Gelding | T: Kris Lees | J: Mollie Fitzgerald (a2) (61.5kg)
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Wednesday quaddie tips for Grafton races
Grafton quadrella selections
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
- 1-3-5-9
- 1-2-3-9
- 3
- 1-2-4-5-7-11-13
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