AU - Armidale - Race 4

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

BILLYBAGO (5) hit the line strongly first-up at Kempsey, coming from well back to grab third 5f. He will likely settle back again, but the extra ½f here could make the difference, and he can have the last say this time. GYRA (9) resumes after 6 months off and she is capable of returning in winning form. She closed her last prep with an eighth at Newcastle-Beaumont over 6 ¾f in a tougher field, and with a recent solid trial under her belt, she looks capable of a bold run. DE LA SALLE (3) resumes from a spell that would have done him the world of good, and a recent trial will have him ready to rumble fresh up. TOTALLY UNDERRATED (12) is fresh up for a new trainer, and she has shown glimpses of ability in the past. With some luck from a wide gate, she can figure in the top 4. BUNDORAN (2) returned from a spell with a solid third at Moree over 4 ¾f. He strips fitter and the extra ¾f here will suit him. Keep him safe as well. The market moves will be a strong guide in this race.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 3rd in a small field in a Mdn-Sw at Kempsey on September 5 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Valder carrying 130lbs at $12. Previously second-up ran second last of 7 in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Port Macquarie on February 22 over 5f, 8 len behind Markwell Music carrying 130lbs at $10. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat. 1st Pick 5 Billybago Jockey: Mikayla Weir Trainer: Colt Prosser J: Mikayla Weir T: Colt Prosser	83	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 3rd in a small field in a Mdn-Sw at Kempsey on September 5 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Valder carrying 130lbs at $12. Previously second-up ran second last of 7 in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Port Macquarie on February 22 over 5f, 8 len behind Markwell Music carrying 130lbs at $10. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
9	Mare back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Mdn March 23 over 6 ¾f, soft track, 21 len behind Warbreccan carrying 121lbs at $15. Previously first up, fourth in a small field at Gosford 4yo+ Mdn January 17 over 6f, soft track, 5 len behind Bondasong carrying 121lbs at $10. Expected to feature. 2nd Pick 9 Gyra Jockey: Olivia Dalton Trainer: Nikki Pollock J: Olivia Dalton T: Nikki Pollock	110	-	-	-	5%
Analysis Mare back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Mdn March 23 over 6 ¾f, soft track, 21 len behind Warbreccan carrying 121lbs at $15. Previously first up, fourth in a small field at Gosford 4yo+ Mdn January 17 over 6f, soft track, 5 len behind Bondasong carrying 121lbs at $10. Expected to feature.
3	Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Grafton Ctry Mdn March 30 over 7f, 3 len behind Graceful Warrior carrying 125lbs at $9.50. On debut sixth of 9 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw March 1 over 5f, soft track, 6 len behind Kemal carrying 129lbs at $3. Capable of a bold return. 3rd Pick 3 De La Salle Jockey: Grady Spokes Trainer: Sally Taylor J: Grady Spokes T: Sally Taylor	66	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Grafton Ctry Mdn March 30 over 7f, 3 len behind Graceful Warrior carrying 125lbs at $9.50. On debut sixth of 9 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw March 1 over 5f, soft track, 6 len behind Kemal carrying 129lbs at $3. Capable of a bold return.

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