AU - Gosford - Race 4

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 7

102.6K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

Some strong form lines collide here. LAST COMMAND (5) settled well back before making a sustained run to just arrive in time over 7 ½f at Kembla last start. Up in grade but strips fitter and will enjoy the extra ½f off a decent tempo. Ready to make this next step. YANKEE ONE (1) made it three wins from four runs this prep when he kicked clear then held on to score over 7f at Randwick last time out. Getting up in the weights but won't spend a cent from the inside stall and should be in the finish again. ENGINE ROOM (4) has won two from two this prep, both at the midweeks over shorter distances. On trial at the mile but he is attacking the line with purpose so it looks the right move. ENTER THE DRAGON (2) built on his formidable record last start when he scraped home over 7 ½f at Hawkesbury. Freshened up and should be competitive again. The unbeaten HURSTVILLE ZAGREB (10) returns from a brief lay-off. Facing his stiffest test but impossible to knock.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Third-up today. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 12 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on April 5 over 6 ½f, 0.8 len behind Alabama Fox carrying 130lbs at $7.50. Second-up favourite, won by a head at Kembla Grange Bm64 April 19 over 7 ½f defeating Valiant Bomb carrying 128lbs at $2.25. Rates highly. Back in great shape this prep and can win again. 1st Pick 5 Last Command Jockey: Jace Mcmurray Trainer: Michael Freedman J: Jace Mcmurray T: Michael Freedman	138	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 12 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on April 5 over 6 ½f, 0.8 len behind Alabama Fox carrying 130lbs at $7.50. Second-up favourite, won by a head at Kembla Grange Bm64 April 19 over 7 ½f defeating Valiant Bomb carrying 128lbs at $2.25. Rates highly. Back in great shape this prep and can win again.
1	Dual acceptor. Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 0.6 len at Randwick 3&4yo Bm72 April 26 over 7f in soft going defeating Spione with 127lbs at $6.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.4 len at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 April 2 over 7f in soft going defeating Heat Missile with 128lbs at $41. Rates highly. Knows where the line is and is expected to run well again. 2nd Pick 1 Yankee One Jockey: Anna Roper Trainer: Bjorn Baker J: Anna Roper T: Bjorn Baker	153	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Dual acceptor. Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 0.6 len at Randwick 3&4yo Bm72 April 26 over 7f in soft going defeating Spione with 127lbs at $6.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.4 len at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 April 2 over 7f in soft going defeating Heat Missile with 128lbs at $41. Rates highly. Knows where the line is and is expected to run well again.
4	Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming favourite, won by 0.8 len at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn-Sw April 2 over 6 ½f on a rain affected track defeating Manukau with 126lbs at $1.60. Second run from a spell favourite, settled well back, won by 2.5 len at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 April 25 over 6 ¼f on a soft track defeating Hell To Pay with 136lbs at $2.35. Well placed. Flying this prep and is well placed to bring up the hat-trick. 3rd Pick 4 Engine Room Jockey: Alysha Collett Trainer: Bryce Heys J: Alysha Collett T: Bryce Heys	123	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming favourite, won by 0.8 len at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn-Sw April 2 over 6 ½f on a rain affected track defeating Manukau with 126lbs at $1.60. Second run from a spell favourite, settled well back, won by 2.5 len at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 April 25 over 6 ¼f on a soft track defeating Hell To Pay with 136lbs at $2.35. Well placed. Flying this prep and is well placed to bring up the hat-trick.

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