AU - Randwick - Race 5

Thoroughbred

23 Runners

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Turf

SOFT 7

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R10

Verdict

VERMICELLA (4) underrated mare who managed to sneak inside runs from looked an impossible position on the turn before scoring a dominant win over 7f at the Sapphire Coast in the SERA Champs. Has an excellent record at this trip and kept up to the mark with a 4 ½f tick over trial. The booking of J Mac is a good lead. FINGERS HUNTER (15) peaking at the right time and assess on her eye-catching fourth to Considered when anchored with the 131lbs at Rosehill over this trip three starts back. Well placed on the limit and must be respected. CHIDIAC (12) Kosciuszko placegetter who returned with a sharp victory over 6 ?f at Muswellbrook in the H & NW Champs. Steps out to this trip for the first time and expected to take a hand in the finish. CONSIDERED (3) tough mare yet to taste defeat at her last six outings. Adept in all conditions and undefeated over the 7f. Leading contender. WARRIOR FOR PEACE (5) durable gelding in career best form and will be ridden for luck from the wide gate.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Second run back. First-up after three months won by 3 len at Sapphire Coast Sera Champ March 1 over 7f on a soft track defeating Canadian Ruler with 126lbs at $9. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Queanbeyan Bm74 on November 11 over 1m, 0.5 len behind Extravagant Choice carrying 125lbs at $3.60. Big chance to register the hat-trick. Tough mare peaking at the right time and adept in all conditions. 1st Pick 4 Vermicella Jockey: James Mcdonald Trainer: Joe Cleary J: James Mcdonald T: Joe Cleary	207	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after three months won by 3 len at Sapphire Coast Sera Champ March 1 over 7f on a soft track defeating Canadian Ruler with 126lbs at $9. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Queanbeyan Bm74 on November 11 over 1m, 0.5 len behind Extravagant Choice carrying 125lbs at $3.60. Big chance to register the hat-trick. Tough mare peaking at the right time and adept in all conditions.
15	Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Muswellbrook H&Nw Champ on March 8 over 6f, neck behind Chidiac carrying 122lbs at $10. The start before that won by 0.8 len at this track Highway-C3 February 7 over 6f defeating She Within with 130lbs at $9. Leading prospect who will be strong late. 2nd Pick 15 Fingers Hunter Jockey: Tommy Berry Trainer: Brett & Georgie Cavanough J: Tommy Berry T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough	154	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Muswellbrook H&Nw Champ on March 8 over 6f, neck behind Chidiac carrying 122lbs at $10. The start before that won by 0.8 len at this track Highway-C3 February 7 over 6f defeating She Within with 130lbs at $9. Leading prospect who will be strong late.
12	Second run back. First-up after four months ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Muswellbrook H&Nw Champ March 8 over 6f defeating Fingers Hunter with 122lbs at $3.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at this track Mares Bm78 (76) on September 6 over 5 ½f, 1.75 len behind Monte Supreme carrying 118lbs at $3.70. Classy mare with the slight niggle at 7f, each way. 3rd Pick 12 Chidiac Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: Brett & Georgie Cavanough J: Zac Purton T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough	169	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Muswellbrook H&Nw Champ March 8 over 6f defeating Fingers Hunter with 122lbs at $3.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at this track Mares Bm78 (76) on September 6 over 5 ½f, 1.75 len behind Monte Supreme carrying 118lbs at $3.70. Classy mare with the slight niggle at 7f, each way.

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