Former Sydney and now Sunshine Coast based trainer David Vandyke is very astute in finding just the right race for his horses which is reflected in his amazing strike rate.<\/p>\n
Vandyke<\/a> has prepared over 770 winners in his career at an amazing strike rate of 21 per cent along with over 980 placegetters at 48 per cent.<\/p>\n Vandyke makes a rare trip back across the border this weekend ready to hit the target with three strong contenders and add to his impressive statistics.<\/p>\n \u2022 PUNT LIKE A PRO<\/a>: Become a Racenet iQ member<\/a> and get expert tips \u2013 with fully transparent return on investment statistics \u2013 from Racenet\u2019s team of professional punters at our Pro Tips<\/a> section. SUBSCRIBE NOW<\/a>!<\/b><\/p>\n Leading the charge is Lucifer\u2019s Way<\/a> who broke through for his maiden success at start three with a head win from Atomic Gozen on his home track on June 22.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s a lovely horse but just hasn\u2019t put it together as expected on race day,\u201d said Vandyke.<\/p>\n \u201cHe got there last start. It wasn\u2019t impressive but the got the job done.\u201d<\/p>\n The son of Hellbent is looking to make it back-to-back victories when he contests the Grafton Sheetmetal Class 1 Handicap (1190m)<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cWe didn\u2019t want to raise the bar too high and just wanted to go somewhere he was going to be competitive again and help build his confidence,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cThis looks like a nice race for him to do that. <\/p>\n \u201cI thought it was a drop back in quality in some ways when I saw this race going from provincial back to country grade.<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t think a bit of give in the track will worry him and he has drawn well so we are happy to go down to a race that doesn\u2019t look to have a lot of depth.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s a beautiful big horse, he makes his own luck racing on pace.<\/p>\n \u201cHe will probably be looking the winner when they straighten and hopefully he can go on it done again.\u201d<\/p>\n Vandyke was pleased with the development Private Equity<\/a> made from her first campaign and that has been reflected in her two runs this time in.<\/p>\n After a fourth to King Boom over 1200m at Ipswich first-up, she justified her short price with a win from He Is The Kiss at the Sunshine Coast on June 8.<\/p>\n While the margin was only a nose, there was plenty of merit to the performance according to Vandyke.<\/p>\n \u201cShe was looking for 1200 metres but I took her back to 1000 metres because it looked a suitable race for her,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cShe was ridden a little out of her comfort zone and she had a terrible run up the straight.<\/p>\n \u201cShe really had to bullock her way out into the clear but she hit the line very strong.<\/p>\n \u201cShe has come on nicely from the win.\u201d<\/p>\n The four-year-old will appreciate a step up in trip when she contests the Who\u2019s Charlie Here On South Cup Sunday Class 1 Handicap (1190m)<\/a> where she is at double figure odds.<\/p>\n \u201cI think this mare will be competitive if she gets a decent run from the gate,\u201d Vandyke said.<\/p>\n \u201cThe distance will suit her much better and at the price, she is worth the price of a bus ticket each-way.\u201d<\/p>\n His other runner is Jimmy\u2019s Brother<\/a> who makes his debut in the Williams Group Australia 2YO Springboard Prelude Maiden Plate (1015m)<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cHe is a half-brother to Slippin Jimmy who won at Grafton (on Cup Day) last year,\u201d said Vandyke.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s showing some of the family traits. He\u2019s got speed and he\u2019s tough.<\/p>\n \u201cWe were keen to send down there this weekend from the good gate.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s got good speed, he a beautiful horse and it would be no surprise to see him finish in the top three.\u201d<\/p>\n ADAM SHERRY\u2019S TOP SELECTIONS<\/p>\n BEST BET<\/b><\/p>\n Race 4 No. 5: STYLEBENDER<\/a><\/p>\n Racing in terrific form and can bring up the hat-trick.<\/p>\n NEXT BEST<\/b><\/p>\n Race 1 No. 11: SECRET ROSE<\/a><\/p>\n Nice efforts to place in both runs and can break through.<\/p>\n VALUE BET<\/b><\/p>\n Race 7 No. 7: PRIVATE EQUITY<\/a><\/p>\n Gutsy effort to win last start and will make her presence felt again. \\<\/p>\n QUADDIE<\/b><\/p>\n Race 6: 1, 2<\/p>\n Race 7: 1, 4, 7, 8<\/p>\n Race 8: 2, 3, 9<\/p>\n Race 9: 2, 5, 6, 12<\/p>\n JOCKEY TO FOLLOW<\/b><\/p>\n CEJAY GRAHAM<\/a> has a strong book of rides and looks a good chance in the TAB Jockey Challenge.<\/p>\n INSIDE MAIL \u2013 GRAFTON<\/a><\/p>\n RACE 1: Free Entry Today Springboard Prelude Mdn Plate 1015m<\/a><\/p>\n SECRET ROSE (11)<\/a> was good in placing in her only two starts at the God Coast and Sunshine Coast in February. Readied for this with a handy second in her recent trial. EXOFLOW (2)<\/a> raced wide without cover when third on debut at Coffs Harbour in January. Nice trial win at the Gold Coast on June 17. ZHONGXIN KOALA (6)<\/a> worked home for third on debut at Ipswich. Left in front when sixth at Doomben last start.<\/p>\n Bet:<\/b> Secret Rose to win<\/p>\n \u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0<\/p>\n RACE 2: Williams Group Australia Springboard Prelude Mdn Plate 1015m<\/a><\/p>\n JIMMY\u2019S BROTHER (2)<\/a> is a half to the progressive Slippin Jimmy. Railed through to lead and kept under a hold when second in his May 27 Sunshine Coast trial. THE TORQUE XPRESS (5)<\/a> is a first starter by Toronado. Rolled to the front to win his Deagon trial then came from back and wide to win his Murwillumbah heat. LA POTENZA (9)<\/a> was backed from $4.60 to $3.10 when a neck third to Summation on debut. Will be better for the run.<\/p>\n Bet:<\/b> Jimmy\u2019s Brother to win<\/p>\n \u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0<\/p>\n RACE 3: Herb Blanchard Haulage Grafton Guineas Prelude (Bm66) 1420m<\/a><\/p>\n INSINUATE (4)<\/a> led and battled away when a half-length third to Under The Palais over 1550m at Murwillumbah last start. Won over 1400m at Casino two runs earlier and back to that trip here. BACKSTAGE (2)<\/a> was a debut winner on the heavy and placed three of his next four. Worked from the widest gate to sit outside the leader when sixth at the Gold Coast last start. RONNY BEE (9)<\/a> will be better for his first-up third over 1280m at Muswellbrook. Extra trip suits.<\/p>\n Bet:<\/b> Insinuate to win<\/p>\n \u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0<\/p>\n RACE 4: Mckimms Real Estate Grafton Cup Prelude Qlty 2230m<\/a><\/p>\n STYLEBENDER (5)<\/a> has found his best form this campaign winning three from five including his last two. Had to be checked at the 200m in his only failure at Canterbury. Big chance for the hat-trick. CASCADE MOUNTAIN (6)<\/a> has been up a long while but continues to race very well. Back up to a suitable trip this time. FULL OF SINCERITY (1)<\/a> comes off a half-length second to Feathertop at Murwillumbah last start. Wasn\u2019t far away in his three previous runs. <\/p>\n Bet:<\/b> Stylebender to win<\/p>\n \u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0<\/p>\n RACE 5: Maclean Hotel Country Boosted Mdn Plate 1720m<\/a><\/p>\n GOLD PUMA (13)<\/a> came from last when fourth at the Gold Coast two starts back. Held up rounding the turn when a half-length second to Rock The Machine at Port Macquarie on June 24. FLEE WITH ME (12)<\/a> was a handy third over 1400m at Inverell before a three-quarter length second to Moana Kohala over 1630m here last start. Ready for the 1720m. FANTASTIC BEAST (2)<\/a> was carried wider on the home turn when a length third to Fejer Dawn over 1600m at Tamworth last start.<\/p>\n Bet:<\/b> Gold Puma to win<\/p>\n \u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0<\/p>\n RACE 6: Grafton Sheetmetal Hcp (C1) 1190m<\/a><\/p>\n LUCIFER\u2019S WAY (1)<\/a> placed at his first two starts as favourite before breaking through with a head win from Atomic Gozen at the Sunshine Coast last start. Can go back-to-back. CITY GOLD SPEED (2)<\/a> took improvement from his debut third to I Am Brace at Scone before winning at Inverell as a $1.30 fav last start. Will be prominent again. CHAMPONNET (4)<\/a> will find this easier than his last run at Doomben. Resumed with a near three length win over 1200m at Casino.<\/p>\n Bet:<\/b> Lucifer\u2019s Way to win<\/p>\n \u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0<\/p>\n RACE 7: Who\u2019s Charlie Here On South Cup Sunday Hcp (C1) 1190m<\/a><\/p>\n PRIVATE EQUITY (7)<\/a> was held up rounding the home turn until the 200m when she pushed her way into the clear to score at the Sunshine Coast last start. Will make her presence felt again. DASHING BASICS (4)<\/a> won nicely at Gatton before a second over 1100m at Ipswich last start. STAR PREDICTION (1)<\/a> was good winning last start after two handy second placings.<\/p>\n Bet:<\/b> Private Equity each-way<\/p>\n \u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0<\/p>\n RACE 8: Grafton Gas & Plumbing John Carlton Qlty 1190m<\/a><\/p>\n MAXIMUM VORTEX (2)<\/a> has had a long preparation but continues to race well. Was third to Ouroboros at Eagle Farm three runs back and third at the Gold Coast last start. Has won five from seven here with three at this trip. MOSKEETA (3)<\/a> has four wins and three placings from eight starts including two from two at the distance. YENDY (9)<\/a> was just behind the placegetters at Eagle Farm and Doomben before a second at Coffs Harbour. Back to 1190m suits.<\/p>\n Bet:<\/b> Maximum Vortex to win<\/p>\n \u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0<\/p>\n RACE 9: Dougherty Property Country Boosted Belflyer Prelude Hcp (C3) 1115m<\/a><\/p>\n WRITTEN FAME (5)<\/a> resumed last campaign with a second over 1200m at Lismore before winning over 1100m on the heavy at Murwillumbah. Won first-up over 1010m the previous preparation. Can kick off with a win over 1115m. PIERRE CARDINNIGAN (6)<\/a> was a narrow runner-up on debut. Trialled very well to win his Murwillumbah heat on June 22. JEWELS STATEMENT (2)<\/a> is better than her last two runs. Go on her Apr 13 win here.<\/p>\n Bet:<\/b> Written Fame each-way<\/p>\n