AU - Gosford - Race 3

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

5.5f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

29.2K

VIEW

Verdict

MERCY ME (5) good filly heading in the right direction. Sat on the solid tempo with a comprehensive win over today's track and trip in fast time at her second run back. Well placed from the draw and held in high regard by the stable. AT HER MERCY (4) up in class at her second run back with a dominant on-pace Maiden victory over 5f at Kembla Grange. Will have little trouble running the 5 ½f and no surprise to see her take this out. LIGHTHOUSE LASS (3) resumes and is now in the Richard and Will Freedman yard. Outclassed in Group level last prep and since fitted with the two trials. Sprints well fresh and will be attacking the line late. ARE EE QUE (1) talented mare with an exceptional second-up record. Drifted in the market at her first run back and ran accordingly with a tiring fourth over 5f at Kembla Grange. Claim helps again and sure to be thereabouts.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Third-up today. Resumes off a 39 day letup. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Scone Mdn-Sw on December 11 over 5f, neck behind Too Darn Finesse with 122lbs at $2.40. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.1 len at this track F&M Mdn-Sw December 28 over 5 ½f defeating Lady Of The Castle carrying 125lbs at $3.70. Well placed. Expected to go on with in now. 1st Pick 5 Mercy Me Jockey: Regan Bayliss Trainer: Nathan Doyle J: Regan Bayliss T: Nathan Doyle	181	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Third-up today. Resumes off a 39 day letup. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Scone Mdn-Sw on December 11 over 5f, neck behind Too Darn Finesse with 122lbs at $2.40. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.1 len at this track F&M Mdn-Sw December 28 over 5 ½f defeating Lady Of The Castle carrying 125lbs at $3.70. Well placed. Expected to go on with in now.
4	Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Wagga Super Mdn on December 24 over 5f, nose behind Jesters Award with 121lbs at $3.80. Second-up favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.5 len at Kembla Grange Mdn January 10 over 5f defeating Infant Warrior with 126lbs at $2.70. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish again. 2nd Pick 4 At Her Mercy Jockey: Jay Ford Trainer: David Pfieffer J: Jay Ford T: David Pfieffer	147	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Wagga Super Mdn on December 24 over 5f, nose behind Jesters Award with 121lbs at $3.80. Second-up favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.5 len at Kembla Grange Mdn January 10 over 5f defeating Infant Warrior with 126lbs at $2.70. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish again.
3	Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Randwick in the G3 Reg Allen October 18 over 7f, 3 len behind Panova carrying 122lbs at $21. Previously first up, sixth of 9 at Muswellbrook Ctry Cl1 August 12 over 5f, in the wet, 2.5 len behind Beyond My Ken carrying 122lbs at $5.50. Handy filly who resumes with the two trials, respect. 3rd Pick 3 Lighthouse Lass Jockey: Zac Lloyd Trainer: Richard & Will Freedman J: Zac Lloyd T: Richard & Will Freedman	137	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Randwick in the G3 Reg Allen October 18 over 7f, 3 len behind Panova carrying 122lbs at $21. Previously first up, sixth of 9 at Muswellbrook Ctry Cl1 August 12 over 5f, in the wet, 2.5 len behind Beyond My Ken carrying 122lbs at $5.50. Handy filly who resumes with the two trials, respect.

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