AU - Nowra - Race 6

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

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Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

GUNFIGHTER ROAD (4) took control early at his second race start with a dominant on-pace win over over 7f at this track with the 129lbs. Has further upside heading into this and no reason he can't get the job done over the mile. SOUTHERN SKY (6) mixing her form on the provincial tracks. Will relish the firmer surface after struggling on the heavy track with a plugging fifth over 1m at Kembla Grange. Fitter now and has genuine winning claims. ASTROGAZER (2) consistent gelding who drops in class with the 9lbs claim after holding on to secure third over 7 ½f at Goulburn in BM66 class. Has the speed to get across and not without each way prospects. CINEPHILE (11) third-up for this after he chipped away late to run fourth over 1m at the Sapphire Coast. Maps well and due for a change of luck.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Third race start. Promising on debut 2nd in a small field at this track Ctry Mdn on September 21 over 7f, slow going 2.25 len behind First Class Baby carrying 127lbs at $5. Returned from break won by 1.0 len at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw February 22 over 7f on a rain affected track defeating Oceanside with 129lbs at $8.50. Progressive gelding well placed out to the mile. 1st Pick 4 Gunfighter Road Jockey: Louise Day Trainer: Warren Ganderton J: Louise Day T: Warren Ganderton	128	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Third race start. Promising on debut 2nd in a small field at this track Ctry Mdn on September 21 over 7f, slow going 2.25 len behind First Class Baby carrying 127lbs at $5. Returned from break won by 1.0 len at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw February 22 over 7f on a rain affected track defeating Oceanside with 129lbs at $8.50. Progressive gelding well placed out to the mile.
6	Last start second last in a small field at Kembla Grange Bm64 on March 3 over 1m, in the wet, 2.75 len behind Shangri La Impact carrying 121lbs at $16. Before that 7th of 14 at Newcastle Bm64 on January 24 over 1m, 4 len behind Twisted Love with 121lbs at $19. Back in grade and best form stacks up nicely, go close. 2nd Pick 6 Southern Sky Jockey: Alysha Collett Trainer: Matthew Smith J: Alysha Collett T: Matthew Smith	107	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Last start second last in a small field at Kembla Grange Bm64 on March 3 over 1m, in the wet, 2.75 len behind Shangri La Impact carrying 121lbs at $16. Before that 7th of 14 at Newcastle Bm64 on January 24 over 1m, 4 len behind Twisted Love with 121lbs at $19. Back in grade and best form stacks up nicely, go close.
2	At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Goulburn Bm66 on February 27 over 7 ½f, slow going 2 len behind Burn The Sky carrying 125lbs at $3.60. The start before that won by 3.5 len at Orange Cl1-Sw February 14 over 1m defeating Lucky Star with 130lbs at $3.90. Worth following up with the claim. 3rd Pick 2 Astrogazer Jockey: Nicholas Hyde Trainer: David Pfieffer J: Nicholas Hyde T: David Pfieffer	121	-	-	-	23%
Analysis At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Goulburn Bm66 on February 27 over 7 ½f, slow going 2 len behind Burn The Sky carrying 125lbs at $3.60. The start before that won by 3.5 len at Orange Cl1-Sw February 14 over 1m defeating Lucky Star with 130lbs at $3.90. Worth following up with the claim.

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