AU - Gatton - Race 3

Thoroughbred

19 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

15.7K

VIEW

Verdict

LUKE SKYWALKER (5) turned in a good run for this when fourth in a 7f contest at Eagle Farm two-and-a-half weeks ago. Perfectly placed and looks hard to beat here. TURBO TORQUE (8) remains a maiden after 13 runs. Was well in commission last time but after being in the firing line on the bend could only manage to finish fourth over 7f at Sunshine Coast. This suits and looks the main threat. OUR COMBINATION (11) was safely held back to 5f latest but did show ability on debut. Looks suited by the longer journey and can improve sharply. TOO DARN SMART (7) placed here fresh over 5 ½f and can only be fitter. Hard to beat in this suitable race. FLYING VISION (14) is better than last couple and gets chance to improve.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	At the latest run 4th of 9 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 7f, 2.5 len behind Kadesky carrying 127lbs at $8. Before that ran last of 12 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 18 over 6 ¾f, 19 len behind Illegal Justice carrying 128lbs at $18. Suited here and looks a strong chance to break though. 1st Pick 5 Luke Skywalker Jockey: Emily Lang Trainer: Tony Gollan J: Emily Lang T: Tony Gollan	161	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis At the latest run 4th of 9 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 7f, 2.5 len behind Kadesky carrying 127lbs at $8. Before that ran last of 12 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 18 over 6 ¾f, 19 len behind Illegal Justice carrying 128lbs at $18. Suited here and looks a strong chance to break though.
8	Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on April 5 over 7f, in the wet, 8 len behind Aliquam with 129lbs at $2.40. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Rockhampton Mdn on March 24 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind Leica Flamingo with 122lbs at $3.60. Better than that and expected to bounce back. 2nd Pick 8 Turbo Torque Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Stuart Kendrick J: Non Runner T: Stuart Kendrick	257	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on April 5 over 7f, in the wet, 8 len behind Aliquam with 129lbs at $2.40. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Rockhampton Mdn on March 24 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind Leica Flamingo with 122lbs at $3.60. Better than that and expected to bounce back.
11	Lining up for just third start. At debut, 5th of 10 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 5 ½f, 4 len behind Strike Weapon with 123lbs at $20. Last start second last of 9 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 5f, 6 len behind Hello Punters carrying 123lbs at $18. Out in journey and can improve sharply. 3rd Pick 11 Our Combination Jockey: Luke P Dempsey Trainer: Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent J: Luke P Dempsey T: Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent	75	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Lining up for just third start. At debut, 5th of 10 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 5 ½f, 4 len behind Strike Weapon with 123lbs at $20. Last start second last of 9 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 5f, 6 len behind Hello Punters carrying 123lbs at $18. Out in journey and can improve sharply.

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