AU - Nowra - Race 7

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

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Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

Tough race to end the day. WILD SENSATION (9) returned from a lengthy break with a slashing first-up fourth over 5 ¾f at Beaumont (Newcastle). Proven at this trip and expect to see him a little closer in the run. Top-three prospect. KNIGHT OF RHODES (12) happy to overlook the first-up flop in the heavy conditions with a fading last over 6f at Kembla Grange. Won well on debut here last September and can make rapid improvement over this trip. ACHESON (4) struggling to draw a decent gate at his last three outings and today is no different. Covered a stack of ground in the run with a tiring sixth over 6f at Canberra in a TAB Federal. Can make his mark with the claim. HELLO JACK (6) tough gelding with his hoof on the till. Will roll forward and stays in the calculations.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
9	Second run back. First-up after six months eased back early on 4th of 8 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cg&E Bm58 on February 16 over 5 ¾f, 2.5 len behind Danxia with 136lbs at $6. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Scone Super Mdn on March 21 over 6 ½f, on a wet track, 11 len behind Mount Bona with 132lbs at $4.80. On the up and doesn't need to improve much to win this. 1st Pick 9 Wild Sensation Jockey: Alysha Collett Trainer: Matthew Smith J: Alysha Collett T: Matthew Smith	93	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after six months eased back early on 4th of 8 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cg&E Bm58 on February 16 over 5 ¾f, 2.5 len behind Danxia with 136lbs at $6. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Scone Super Mdn on March 21 over 6 ½f, on a wet track, 11 len behind Mount Bona with 132lbs at $4.80. On the up and doesn't need to improve much to win this.
12	Third race start. Strong on debut won by 0.5 len at this track Mdn September 2 over 6f in heavy going defeating Nafanua with 126lbs at $6.50. Returned from break ran last in a small field at Kembla Grange Cl1 on March 3 over 6f, on heavy track, 5 len behind Harry's Evidence carrying 125lbs at $13. Improver over the extra trip. 2nd Pick 12 Knight Of Rhodes Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain Trainer: Matthew Smith J: Pierre Boudvillain T: Matthew Smith	108	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Third race start. Strong on debut won by 0.5 len at this track Mdn September 2 over 6f in heavy going defeating Nafanua with 126lbs at $6.50. Returned from break ran last in a small field at Kembla Grange Cl1 on March 3 over 6f, on heavy track, 5 len behind Harry's Evidence carrying 125lbs at $13. Improver over the extra trip.
4	Most recently 6th of 9 at Canberra Tab Federal on February 20 over 6f, 3 len behind My Last Hooray carrying 117lbs at $15. The start before that 8th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on January 31 over 7f, slow going 7 len behind Oneforian with 129lbs at $14. Goes well here and can improve with the claim. 3rd Pick 4 Acheson Jockey: Jessica Brookes Trainer: Keith Dryden & Libby Snowden J: Jessica Brookes T: Keith Dryden & Libby Snowden	114	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Most recently 6th of 9 at Canberra Tab Federal on February 20 over 6f, 3 len behind My Last Hooray carrying 117lbs at $15. The start before that 8th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on January 31 over 7f, slow going 7 len behind Oneforian with 129lbs at $14. Goes well here and can improve with the claim.

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