AU - Gosford - Race 3

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

29.5K

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Verdict

KINGS GIRL (7) is a leading contender on debut for the Brad Widdup yard, who is the top-ranked trainer for wins at this track. Her latest solid third at Hawkesbury suggests she has been brought along steadily for this first assignment. The 7lbs claim gives her a useful weight profile and she has the right set-up to make an immediate impact. USAIN BOSS (14) brings the most established race form, with consecutive Tamworth seconds and a strong recent placing record, while first-time blinkers add another layer despite the fact he was turned over as the odds-on favourite last start. LIONS EYES (1) has placed in both starts at Hawkesbury and is clearly knocking on the door, though the top weight and wide draw make the task less straightforward. NAVY ROSE (5) debuts with first-time blinkers, two trials behind her and a family with early sprint performance, which gives her genuine each-way appeal if she handles race pressure.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Debuts with a sound preparation behind her, including a latest solid third at Hawkesbury after earlier trials at the same venue. Brad Widdup is the top-ranked trainer for wins at this track, and the 7lbs claim from Leeshelle Small gives this filly a handy weight set-up from barrier one. Strong profile for a winning debut from the rails draw. 1st Pick 7 Kings Girl Jockey: Leeshelle Small Trainer: Brad Widdup J: Leeshelle Small T: Brad Widdup	42	-	-	-	6%
Analysis Debuts with a sound preparation behind her, including a latest solid third at Hawkesbury after earlier trials at the same venue. Brad Widdup is the top-ranked trainer for wins at this track, and the 7lbs claim from Leeshelle Small gives this filly a handy weight set-up from barrier one. Strong profile for a winning debut from the rails draw.
14	Has been a model of consistency without winning, placing four times from five starts in the past 12 months and running second at Tamworth at his past two. He was beaten two and a half lengths by Crime Of Passion last start as odds-on favourite after being bumped, and now gets weight relief with first-time blinkers. The 5 ½f record is the query, but he rates highly. 2nd Pick 14 Usain Boss Jockey: Braith Nock Trainer: Annabel & Rob Archibald J: Braith Nock T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	109	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Has been a model of consistency without winning, placing four times from five starts in the past 12 months and running second at Tamworth at his past two. He was beaten two and a half lengths by Crime Of Passion last start as odds-on favourite after being bumped, and now gets weight relief with first-time blinkers. The 5 ½f record is the query, but he rates highly.
1	Has done little wrong in two starts, finishing second at Hawkesbury on debut when beaten a head before another second there last start, beaten a length and a half by Revolina. He was slow away last time yet still led and gave a good sight, and a Warwick Farm trial has kept him ticking over. The wide draw and 134lbs are queries, but his form is strong enough. 3rd Pick 1 Lions Eyes Jockey: Mollie Fitzgerald Trainer: Bryce Heys J: Mollie Fitzgerald T: Bryce Heys	147	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Has done little wrong in two starts, finishing second at Hawkesbury on debut when beaten a head before another second there last start, beaten a length and a half by Revolina. He was slow away last time yet still led and gave a good sight, and a Warwick Farm trial has kept him ticking over. The wide draw and 134lbs are queries, but his form is strong enough.

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