AU - Gatton - Race 2

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

14.5K

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Verdict

FRENCH RIVIERA (2) closed off strongly last start, beaten 1L over 6 ¾f at Ipswich when coming back from a spell. Improvement to come and the addition of blinkers is a positive sign. Lloyd will give her every chance from an inside barrier. STYLISH ANGEL (10) found more like her best beaten 2.7L is yet to break through in seven runs. Finished fifth at her last appearance over 6 ¾f at Ipswich on November 13. Well placed and fitter again gets her chance to break the ice. SNUGG (8) wound up strongly at the end of 6f at Kilcoy to finish a head from the winner. The extra journey looks a positive and she is one of the prime contenders. STROMBOLI DELIGHT (9) peaks off a heavily bet placing at Toowoomba. An outside barrier requires a clever ride.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Second run back. First-up after eight months made ground from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Ipswich F&M Mdn-Sw on November 13 over 6 ¾f, slow going 1.0 len behind Hidden Future with 128lbs at $2.90. Previously second-up came from midfield, 3rd of 11 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.6 len behind Arabian Rose with 125lbs at $9.50. Tough to beat. 1st Pick 2 French Riviera Jockey: Jaden Lloyd Trainer: Richard Laming J: Jaden Lloyd T: Richard Laming	253	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after eight months made ground from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Ipswich F&M Mdn-Sw on November 13 over 6 ¾f, slow going 1.0 len behind Hidden Future with 128lbs at $2.90. Previously second-up came from midfield, 3rd of 11 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.6 len behind Arabian Rose with 125lbs at $9.50. Tough to beat.
10	Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 10 at Stanthorpe Mdn-Sw on October 18 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Mishani Steller with 127lbs at $2.25. Last start 5th of 12 at Ipswich F&M Mdn-Sw on November 13 over 6 ¾f, slow going 2.75 len behind Hidden Future carrying 128lbs at $9.50. Worth another chance. 2nd Pick 10 Stylish Angel Jockey: Chloe Lowe Trainer: Rex Lipp J: Chloe Lowe T: Rex Lipp	150	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 10 at Stanthorpe Mdn-Sw on October 18 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Mishani Steller with 127lbs at $2.25. Last start 5th of 12 at Ipswich F&M Mdn-Sw on November 13 over 6 ¾f, slow going 2.75 len behind Hidden Future carrying 128lbs at $9.50. Worth another chance.
8	Last start 2nd of 9 at Kilcoy Mdn-Sw on November 19 over 6f, on a slow track, head behind East West Miss with 125lbs at $2.30. The race before that 5th of 9 at Dalby Mdn on September 20 over 5f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Manpower with 122lbs at $8. Leading prospect. 3rd Pick 8 Snugg Jockey: Sean Cormack Trainer: Tom Dougall J: Sean Cormack T: Tom Dougall	155	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Last start 2nd of 9 at Kilcoy Mdn-Sw on November 19 over 6f, on a slow track, head behind East West Miss with 125lbs at $2.30. The race before that 5th of 9 at Dalby Mdn on September 20 over 5f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Manpower with 122lbs at $8. Leading prospect.

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