Grafton races preview & betting tips | Tuesday, February 6
| What | Grafton Races |
| Where | Clarence River Jockey Club – 284 Powell St, Grafton NSW 2460 |
| When | Tuesday, February 6, 2024 |
| First Race | 2:10pm AEDT |
Grafton is the destination for NSW racing on Tuesday afternoon, with a quickfire seven-race program set for decision. The rail is out +3m for the entire circuit, and with the forecast suggesting improving conditions in the lead-up, expect a significant upgrade from the Heavy 8 rating at the time of writing. The opening race is scheduled to get underway at 2:10pm AEDT.
Best Bet: Cool Shalaa
Cool Shalaa was able to cling to victory on debut at Coffs Harbour on September 18 before being tipped out for a spell. It’s been 141 days since we’ve seen the three-year-old filly, and she appears wound up for her return after an eye-catching barrier trial at the same course on January 22. She has tactical speed to utilise from gate four, and if she can ping the lids to lead as she did on debut, Cool Shalaa will take plenty of chasing down.
Best Bet
Race 3 – 
#5 Cool Shalaa (4)
3yo Filly | T: Brett Dodson | J: Adin Thompson (55kg)
Next Best: Per Capita
Per Capita found the minor money in two of his four starts as a three-year-old and returns to the track after a 276-day spell. His most recent effort came at Kembla Grange on May 6, with the Stephen Lee-trained galloper narrowly defeated on the wire. The two barrier trials in the lead-up have allowed the gelding by Per Incanto to race under his own steam, cruising through the winning post with plenty left in hand. Braith Nock gets 1.5kg off his back after the claim, and with Per Capita returning with an element of class, we’re confident he can find the winner’s enclosure for the first time.
Next Best
Race 2 – 
#1 Per Capita (6)
4yo Gelding | T: Stephen Lee | J: Braith Nock (a1.5kg) (60.5kg)
Best Value: Nickelback
Nickelback was awful first-up at Eagle Farm on January 20 and was simply outclassed in BM72 company. He went forward over the 1400m and faded back towards the rear of the field to be defeated by 7.7 lengths. We want to put a pen through that effort and look back to his form last preparation, where the son of Nicconi produced one victory and three minor placings in his six starts, many of which were in Highway grade. Jake Bayliss will have no choice but to drag back from gate 11, but watch for Nickelback to be doing his best work late.
Best Value
Race 6 – #3 Nickelback (11)
5yo Gelding | T: Stephen Lee | J: Jake Bayliss (60kg)
Tuesday quaddie tips for Grafton races
Grafton quadrella selections
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
- 1
- 8-12
- 1-2-3-5-10
- 1-3-4-9-13