AU - Armidale - Race 3

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

9.4f

Class 1

Turf

GOOD 4

19.2K

VIEW

Verdict

SLUGWORTH (6) ran a good race when second at a recent Goondiwindi picnic meeting over 1 ?m, and an extra 1f here is ideal at this stage of his prep. Zac Wadick in the saddle is a strong lead, and he can go one better. AURORA EFFECT (7) is knocking on the door after finishing less than a length from the winner over 21f at Grafton last time out. That effort was full of merit and another bold showing is expected. FABS CUZ (2) looks hard to beat after a strong third at Moree over 1m, racing on the speed throughout and beaten by a length and a half. He has won at his only attempt over this trip and looks ideally placed to strike again. COMPADRE (1) will find this easier than his last start at Muswellbrook, and stepping up to 1 ³/16m will help him. With some luck from a wide gate, he is good enough to figure in the top 4. EVONY (8) has found the line nicely in her last couple of starts, and an extra 1 ½f to travel here is the key. Each way value.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Compadre Jockey: Braith Nock Trainer: Ben Lees J: Braith Nock T: Ben Lees	80	-	-	-	4%
2	3rd Pick 2 Fabs Cuz Jockey: Mikayla Weir Trainer: Stirling Osland J: Mikayla Weir T: Stirling Osland	108	-	-	-	34%
3	3 Hardash Jockey: Madeline Owen Trainer: Peter Cheers J: Madeline Owen T: Peter Cheers	81	-	-	-	2%
4	4 Memphis Blue Jockey: Grady Spokes Trainer: Peter Mills J: Grady Spokes T: Peter Mills	115	-	-	-	5%
5	5 Narukami Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Sally Taylor J: Non Runner T: Sally Taylor	108	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
6	1st Pick 6 Slugworth Jockey: Zac Wadick Trainer: Corey & Kylie Geran J: Zac Wadick T: Corey & Kylie Geran	121	-	-	-	25%
7	2nd Pick 7 Aurora Effect Jockey: Ben Looker Trainer: Stirling Osland J: Ben Looker T: Stirling Osland	162	-	-	-	39%
8	8 Evony Jockey: Jenny Duggan Trainer: Paddy Cunningham J: Jenny Duggan T: Paddy Cunningham	92	-	-	-	6%
9	9 Foxwedge Arrow Jockey: Anna Weatherlake Trainer: Tracy Bell J: Anna Weatherlake T: Tracy Bell	65	-	-	-	1%
10	10 Minister Garrett Jockey: Daniel Smith Trainer: Jane Clement J: Daniel Smith T: Jane Clement	92	-	-	-	2%
11	11 Share Our Secret Jockey: Donovan Dillon Trainer: Wayne Wilkes J: Donovan Dillon T: Wayne Wilkes	127	-	-	-	15%

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