AU - Rockhampton - Race 2

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

SCIALLA (6) settled well back on debut and worked home strongly to finish a neck away at Mackay over 5 ½f. Should improve sharply and has the inside gate today and a handy 4lbs claim. This looks winnable. SAY IT LOUD (5) closed off strongly beaten 1.3 lengths over 5 ¼f at this track when coming back from a spell. In a sharp barn and has been kept on the fresh side. Stanley replaces the apprentice, and she's sure to keep improving. PULSATING (7) returns after a spell and the former Victorian started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 6f at Moe. Now under the care of Clinton Taylor and has a handy 4lbs claim. Draws wide but has trialled solidly and looks to have top-three prospects. PROVISEUR (2) went well here two back but was plain over 7f last time. Comes back 1f and Wiggins is a key jockey engagement. Has to be considered.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Was well-supported at debut, settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Mackay 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, neck behind Gypsy's Daughter carrying 123lbs at $2.60. Ready to win. 1st Pick 6 Scialla Jockey: Leah Martyn Trainer: Garnett Taylor J: Leah Martyn T: Garnett Taylor	151	-	-	-	58%	8/11
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Mackay 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, neck behind Gypsy's Daughter carrying 123lbs at $2.60. Ready to win.
5	Second-up. First start 6th of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn on November 8 2024 over 5 ¼f, 4.5 len behind Dubious Love with 128lbs at $3. Returned from break 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 5 ¼f, on a slow track, 1.3 len behind Autumn Gale carrying 120lbs at $7. Fitter and will go close. 2nd Pick 5 Say It Loud Jockey: Justin P Stanley Trainer: Clinton Taylor J: Justin P Stanley T: Clinton Taylor	141	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Second-up. First start 6th of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn on November 8 2024 over 5 ¼f, 4.5 len behind Dubious Love with 128lbs at $3. Returned from break 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 5 ¼f, on a slow track, 1.3 len behind Autumn Gale carrying 120lbs at $7. Fitter and will go close.
7	Mare back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Ballarat F&M Mdn-Sw October 14 over 7f, soft track, 4.5 len behind M'lady Rose carrying 128lbs at $13. First up last campaign third of 10 at Moe F&M Mdn-Sw September 4 over 6f, on heavy track, 3.5 len behind Mini Angel carrying 128lbs at $9.50. Looks all set for a positive return. 3rd Pick 7 Pulsating Jockey: Nikki Olzard Trainer: Clinton Taylor J: Nikki Olzard T: Clinton Taylor	126	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Mare back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Ballarat F&M Mdn-Sw October 14 over 7f, soft track, 4.5 len behind M'lady Rose carrying 128lbs at $13. First up last campaign third of 10 at Moe F&M Mdn-Sw September 4 over 6f, on heavy track, 3.5 len behind Mini Angel carrying 128lbs at $9.50. Looks all set for a positive return.

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