AU - Port Macquarie - Race 7

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

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Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

AYE AYE SKIPPER (3) holding his form and will appreciate the big class drop from the low draw. Handled the rise in grade with a close-up fifth over 6 ¼f at Taree in C$ company. Deep into the prep and finds his race. WANJINA ROSE (4) tough old mare who retains her zest for racing. Savaged the line from the wide gate with a narrow second over 5 ?f at Grafton. Has a good record over this track and trip and due for a change of luck. COCO DREAMING (2) in need of the run from the lengthy break with a plugging seventh over 5f at Ballina. Will appreciate the extra journey and stays in the mix with the 7lbs claim. Look for her launching late. DIRTY DOES IT (9) improved sharply at start seven with a dominant Maiden victory over 5 ½f at this track. Maps well and expected to be thereabouts again. MAGGIE SPARKLES (13) slow into stride and never looked a genuine chance with a battling fifth over 7f at Taree. Firmer surface helps and assess on the minor placing two-back.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Last start 5th of 11 at Taree Cl4 Prev on January 30 over 6 ¼f, slow going 1.75 len behind Life Coach carrying 123lbs at $10. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on January 12 over 6 ¼f, slow going 0.7 len behind Oakfield Utah carrying 131lbs at $3.80. One of the leading chances from the low draw. 1st Pick 3 Aye Aye Skipper Jockey: Aaron Bullock Trainer: John A Sprague J: Aaron Bullock T: John A Sprague	158	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Last start 5th of 11 at Taree Cl4 Prev on January 30 over 6 ¼f, slow going 1.75 len behind Life Coach carrying 123lbs at $10. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on January 12 over 6 ¼f, slow going 0.7 len behind Oakfield Utah carrying 131lbs at $3.80. One of the leading chances from the low draw.
4	Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on January 25 over 5f, long-neck behind Poseidon's Son with 127lbs at $7. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on January 6 over 6f, 1.1 len behind Athena's Treasure with 127lbs at $12. Genuine type with her hoof on the till. 2nd Pick 4 Wanjina Rose Jockey: Grady Spokes Trainer: Brad Munro J: Grady Spokes T: Brad Munro	149	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on January 25 over 5f, long-neck behind Poseidon's Son with 127lbs at $7. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on January 6 over 6f, 1.1 len behind Athena's Treasure with 127lbs at $12. Genuine type with her hoof on the till.
2	Second run back. First-up after seven months eased back early on 7th of 10 at Ballina Ctry Cl1 on January 16 over 5f, 3 len behind Tophet with 132lbs at $12. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Scone Cl1 on May 16 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Shropshire Lad carrying 126lbs at $19. Has the upside to play a leading role. 3rd Pick 2 Coco Dreaming Jockey: Deon Le Roux Trainer: Sally Taylor J: Deon Le Roux T: Sally Taylor	86	-	-	-	3%	34/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after seven months eased back early on 7th of 10 at Ballina Ctry Cl1 on January 16 over 5f, 3 len behind Tophet with 132lbs at $12. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Scone Cl1 on May 16 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Shropshire Lad carrying 126lbs at $19. Has the upside to play a leading role.

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