AU - Mackay - Race 6

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

15.2K

VIEW

Verdict

UNIVERSAL HARMONY (5) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was beaten 5 lengths into fourth over 5 ¼f at Rockhampton. Has never missed the placings at the second run back. Likely improver with strong prospects. DEALING'S DONE (2) was comfortably accounted for when sixth last time out over 5 ½f at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. That followed a win here at the previous outing. The engagement of Warwick Satherley is a positive move and is a likely improver with strong prospects. OUTBACK BANDIT (7) finished 2.8 lengths back from the winner last start at Rockhampton on soft going and is down in weight this time. Sound record at this distance with three wins and five minor placings from 11 runs and is one of the leading contenders. UPSTART LEGEND (9) was in the placings when a length away from the winner last time at Mt Garnet. Winning rider Adam Sewell sticks and must be respected.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 8 at Rockhampton Bm72 on April 24 over 5 ¼f, on a slow track, 5 len behind King Spirit carrying 127lbs at $3.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Rockhampton Bm62 on December 9 over 5 ¼f, 1.2 len behind Kai Mondo with 134lbs at $6. Worth another chance. 1st Pick 5 Universal Harmony Jockey: Christopher Mciver Trainer: Jamie Mcconachy J: Christopher Mciver T: Jamie Mcconachy	160	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 8 at Rockhampton Bm72 on April 24 over 5 ¼f, on a slow track, 5 len behind King Spirit carrying 127lbs at $3.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Rockhampton Bm62 on December 9 over 5 ¼f, 1.2 len behind Kai Mondo with 134lbs at $6. Worth another chance.
2	Last start got back early 6th of 8 at this track Hcp on April 17 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Obligated carrying 118lbs at $4.80. The run before that was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by 1.75 len at this track Bm65 April 2 over 6f defeating Upstart Legend carrying 131lbs at $9.50. Ready to peak after three runs back and is among the leading chances. 2nd Pick 2 Dealing's Done Jockey: Warwick Satherley Trainer: Wayne Winters J: Warwick Satherley T: Wayne Winters	128	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Last start got back early 6th of 8 at this track Hcp on April 17 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Obligated carrying 118lbs at $4.80. The run before that was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by 1.75 len at this track Bm65 April 2 over 6f defeating Upstart Legend carrying 131lbs at $9.50. Ready to peak after three runs back and is among the leading chances.
7	Last start eased back early on 7th of 12 at Rockhampton Bm60 on April 24 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Determination carrying 137lbs at $5. The race before that won by a nose at Longreach Cl3-Sw April 13 over 6f defeating All Too Lucky with 132lbs at $2.80. Can atone. 3rd Pick 7 Outback Bandit Jockey: Amie Meissner Trainer: Graeme Green J: Amie Meissner T: Graeme Green	158	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Last start eased back early on 7th of 12 at Rockhampton Bm60 on April 24 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Determination carrying 137lbs at $5. The race before that won by a nose at Longreach Cl3-Sw April 13 over 6f defeating All Too Lucky with 132lbs at $2.80. Can atone.

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