AU - Coffs Harbour - Race 3

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

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Turf

HEAVY 10

18.1K

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Verdict

LORDSTER (4) missed the kick when resuming over 5f here last time which ended his chances, but he did finish just 2.1 lengths back when the judge called a halt. Far more at home over today's trip. Only needs a clean getaway to make the most of gate one and fourth win over 6f is on the cards. ZARU (3) hasn't really threatened in four runs this time in work, all over longer journeys than this. Veteran sprinter with 15 top three finishes from 24 tries at six furlongs. Watch for a spike in form. DEBUSSY (7) has not won for 72 weeks but is catching the eye of late. Came from last on the bend to finish fourth most recently over 5f at Kempsey. One to watch for in the final stages. GOLD CARD (2) drops in grade and is a distance specialist so throw him in the exotics despite some plain recent form.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Second-up. First-up after four months got back early 7th of 11 at this track Bm82 on December 4 over 5f, 2 len behind Iron Man with 130lbs at $6. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm72 on July 26 over 5 ½f, slow going 8 len behind Regimental Colours carrying 122lbs at $12. Fitter for that hitout and has plenty of upside. 1st Pick 4 Lordster Jockey: Grady Spokes Trainer: Brett Bellamy J: Grady Spokes T: Brett Bellamy	154	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months got back early 7th of 11 at this track Bm82 on December 4 over 5f, 2 len behind Iron Man with 130lbs at $6. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm72 on July 26 over 5 ½f, slow going 8 len behind Regimental Colours carrying 122lbs at $12. Fitter for that hitout and has plenty of upside.
3	Most recently raced on the pace before fading second last of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cond Bm68 on December 6 over 6 ¾f, 7 len behind Aroha Stone carrying 129lbs at $31. The run before that 5th of 11 at Wyong Bm64 on November 26 over 6 ½f, 1.5 len behind Rathoran carrying 131lbs at $19. Draws out again but able to play a big role. 2nd Pick 3 Zaru Jockey: Matthew Bennett Trainer: Lyndall Olson J: Matthew Bennett T: Lyndall Olson	204	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Most recently raced on the pace before fading second last of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cond Bm68 on December 6 over 6 ¾f, 7 len behind Aroha Stone carrying 129lbs at $31. The run before that 5th of 11 at Wyong Bm64 on November 26 over 6 ½f, 1.5 len behind Rathoran carrying 131lbs at $19. Draws out again but able to play a big role.
7	Recent form sound. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 10 at Kempsey Bm74 on December 15 over 5f, slow going 2.25 len behind Dis Is Heaven carrying 129lbs at $14. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 11 at this track Bm82 on December 4 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Iron Man with 121lbs at $21. Finds a nice race this time and is right in contention. 3rd Pick 7 Debussy Jockey: Jon Grisedale Trainer: Tony Ball J: Jon Grisedale T: Tony Ball	95	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 10 at Kempsey Bm74 on December 15 over 5f, slow going 2.25 len behind Dis Is Heaven carrying 129lbs at $14. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 11 at this track Bm82 on December 4 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Iron Man with 121lbs at $21. Finds a nice race this time and is right in contention.

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