AU - Gatton - Race 4

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

14.3K

VIEW

Verdict

ARTIFACTX (3) has never won at the mile but has been racing as though he's crying out for it. Fitter for three runs back, winding up strongly when the race is over to place the last two. Should be finding the line strongly. DRAGON SONG (9) has been going along better than the form suggests and is overdue for a win. This suits. Same goes for HEROIC BEACH (10) who will find this easier than the midfield finish at Eagle Farm last time. DECIMUS (1) is another long overdue for a win and going along well without winning. Goes well here and will be tough to stop with any luck from the gate. ACE'S IN BLOOM (12) is fitter for two runs in and can give a sight.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 12 at Ipswich 0 - 60 on April 16 over 6 ¾f, long-neck behind Sir Maurice with 128lbs at $15. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 58 on April 5 over 6f, on heavy track, 1.0 len behind Silent Fox with 131lbs at $17. Close to a win. Racing well enough and can feature. 1st Pick 3 Artifactx Jockey: Taylor Marshall Trainer: Jack Bruce J: Taylor Marshall T: Jack Bruce	125	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 12 at Ipswich 0 - 60 on April 16 over 6 ¾f, long-neck behind Sir Maurice with 128lbs at $15. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 58 on April 5 over 6f, on heavy track, 1.0 len behind Silent Fox with 131lbs at $17. Close to a win. Racing well enough and can feature.
9	Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start 4th of 13 at Ipswich 0 - 60 on March 26 over 1 m, 3 len behind Mazita carrying 122lbs at $12. Before that 5th of 11 at Beaudesert 0 - 60 on March 12 over 1 m, slow going 1.2 len behind Lou Vega carrying 126lbs at $10. Well placed. Thereabouts and drawn for a good run. 2nd Pick 9 Dragon Song Jockey: Olivia Kendal Trainer: Michael Morrison J: Olivia Kendal T: Michael Morrison	93	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start 4th of 13 at Ipswich 0 - 60 on March 26 over 1 m, 3 len behind Mazita carrying 122lbs at $12. Before that 5th of 11 at Beaudesert 0 - 60 on March 12 over 1 m, slow going 1.2 len behind Lou Vega carrying 126lbs at $10. Well placed. Thereabouts and drawn for a good run.
10	At the latest run 6th of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl1-Sw on April 8 over 1m, 6 len behind Diversity with 126lbs at $51. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Ipswich Cg&E Bm60 on March 20 over 6 ¾f, 7 len behind He'sgotthesay carrying 126lbs at $18. This easier and looks a terrific chance to return to form. 3rd Pick 10 Heroic Beach Jockey: Brandon Lerena Trainer: Matt Kropp J: Brandon Lerena T: Matt Kropp	85	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis At the latest run 6th of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl1-Sw on April 8 over 1m, 6 len behind Diversity with 126lbs at $51. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Ipswich Cg&E Bm60 on March 20 over 6 ¾f, 7 len behind He'sgotthesay carrying 126lbs at $18. This easier and looks a terrific chance to return to form.

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