AU - Cairns - Race 2

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

6.2f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 7

16.1K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

Two-year-old MONDAY CLOSE (4) was scratched from the first to be saved for this. Made it three minor placings from five starts when he led and looked home only to be nailed near the line over 6f at Townsville last time out. Big chance to go one better despite taking on older horses. POWER CRUISE (2) improved out of sight last start at the third run of the prep, working home in good style to be beaten just a length over 7f at Townsville. Draws a nice gate and although coming back in trip he looks a key runner. SPIETH IMPEDIMENT (8) raced handy all the way and held on for third when resuming over 6f at Oak Park recently. Sure to take a lot from that run and is expected to feature in the finish again. PROPER BENDER (6) just missed the placings at Ingham last start when second-up from a spell. Tougher this time but with further improvement a top three finish is on the cards. ZIG ZAG TORQUE (9) has found one better at her last couple in weaker maidens. One for the exotics.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd in a small field at Townsville 2yo Mdn on June 28 over 6f, slow going neck behind Heart Of Vienna with 129lbs at $7.50. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Townsville 2yo Mdn on June 16 over 5f, 1.2 len behind Vierata with 126lbs at $41. Making headway. Racing well and is expected to feature. 1st Pick 4 Monday Close Jockey: Sean Cormack Trainer: Tasha Chambers J: Sean Cormack T: Tasha Chambers	222	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd in a small field at Townsville 2yo Mdn on June 28 over 6f, slow going neck behind Heart Of Vienna with 129lbs at $7.50. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Townsville 2yo Mdn on June 16 over 5f, 1.2 len behind Vierata with 126lbs at $41. Making headway. Racing well and is expected to feature.
2	Last start 4th of 11 at Townsville Mdn on July 5 over 7f, 1.0 len behind Small Town Hussler carrying 120lbs at $41. Before that ran last in a small field at Home Hill 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 5f, 10 len behind Drumshanbo with 130lbs at $16. Can improve again. Starting to put it all together now. 2nd Pick 2 Power Cruise Jockey: Olivia Kendal Trainer: Troy Clive J: Olivia Kendal T: Troy Clive	88	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Last start 4th of 11 at Townsville Mdn on July 5 over 7f, 1.0 len behind Small Town Hussler carrying 120lbs at $41. Before that ran last in a small field at Home Hill 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 5f, 10 len behind Drumshanbo with 130lbs at $16. Can improve again. Starting to put it all together now.
8	Second-up. First-up after nine months ran last in a small field at Oak Park 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 4 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Miss Boho Fashion carrying 128lbs at $5. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Mackay Mdn on September 27 over 6 ½f, 13 len behind Penseur Positif with 125lbs at $21. Fitter and is capable of fighting out the finish again. 3rd Pick 8 Spieth Impediment Jockey: Krysten Swaffer Trainer: Trevor & Peter Rowe J: Krysten Swaffer T: Trevor & Peter Rowe	105	-	-	-	4%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after nine months ran last in a small field at Oak Park 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 4 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Miss Boho Fashion carrying 128lbs at $5. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Mackay Mdn on September 27 over 6 ½f, 13 len behind Penseur Positif with 125lbs at $21. Fitter and is capable of fighting out the finish again.

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