AU - Orange - Race 1

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

18.8K

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Verdict

KOJAK (2) unlucky not to get off the mark with a narrow second at Wellington two back, then covered plenty of ground in the run with a dismal eleventh over 7f at Dubbo. Beautifully placed from the good gate and can get the job done today. GREY BELIEF (7) savaged the line when she jumped in trip for a narrow third over this trip in a C1 at Coonamble. Will go back from the sticky gate and expected to go close. FARCOLO (6) big drop in class fourth up after she failed to close off when sixth over 7 ½f at Hawkesbury. No excuses from the rails draw and has to show something today. MR CROWNING MOMENT (8) two runs back have had merit and gets map favours with the claim. Snagged back from the draw and chipped away late when fifth over 1m at Cootamundra. Can figure in the minor money.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Last start ran second last of 12 in a Super Mdn at Dubbo on September 27 over 7f, 6 len behind Velocette carrying 130lbs at $11. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Wellington on September 15 over 1m, slow going nose behind Cobocco carrying 130lbs at $7.50. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance. 1st Pick 2 Kojak Jockey: Clayton Gallagher Trainer: Todd Smith J: Clayton Gallagher T: Todd Smith	150	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Last start ran second last of 12 in a Super Mdn at Dubbo on September 27 over 7f, 6 len behind Velocette carrying 130lbs at $11. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Wellington on September 15 over 1m, slow going nose behind Cobocco carrying 130lbs at $7.50. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.
7	Most recently 3rd of 13 in a Cl1-Sw at Coonamble on October 11 over 1m, 0.9 len behind Media Spin carrying 121lbs at $31. The run before that 10th of 12 in a Super Mdn at Dubbo on September 27 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Velocette with 125lbs at $15. Won't be far away on the quick backup. 2nd Pick 7 Grey Belief Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Connie Greig J: Amber Riddell T: Connie Greig	179	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Most recently 3rd of 13 in a Cl1-Sw at Coonamble on October 11 over 1m, 0.9 len behind Media Spin carrying 121lbs at $31. The run before that 10th of 12 in a Super Mdn at Dubbo on September 27 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Velocette with 125lbs at $15. Won't be far away on the quick backup.
6	At the latest run 6th of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Hawkesbury on September 24 over 7 ½f, 4.5 len behind Hillbilly Elegy carrying 121lbs at $41. Before that ran second last of 8 in a F&M Mdn-Sw at Hawkesbury on September 5 over 7f, 8 len behind Lady Capitalist carrying 122lbs at $26. Better than recent form suggests and expected to improve sharply. 3rd Pick 6 Farcolo Jockey: Winona Costin Trainer: Gary Portelli J: Winona Costin T: Gary Portelli	168	-	-	-	29%
Analysis At the latest run 6th of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Hawkesbury on September 24 over 7 ½f, 4.5 len behind Hillbilly Elegy carrying 121lbs at $41. Before that ran second last of 8 in a F&M Mdn-Sw at Hawkesbury on September 5 over 7f, 8 len behind Lady Capitalist carrying 122lbs at $26. Better than recent form suggests and expected to improve sharply.

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