AU - Rockhampton - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Class 3

Turf

SOFT 5

14.8K

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Verdict

SMART MISSION (2) was well fancied here first up and proved too strong over 6 ½f at 60 level. He's been improved by the Clinton Taylor yard and Cormack stays aboard. Fitter for that hitout and is the one they have to beat. INCA TRAIL (1) resumed in stronger class at Eagle Farm and it wasn't a bad effort. Has had a solid Doomben trial since, and the longer sprint suits. Has more to give, an inside gate and a handy 7lbs claim. LADY ZAYDI (6) came from last beaten 2L over 6f at Eagle Farm and had been going well in the country prior. Gets in well with the 4lbs claim but will be giving them a start again. TRUSTY BANDIT (8) won well over this trip at Dalby. This is tougher, but he tumbles in weight and should be around the mark.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Second run back. First-up after eight months favourite, won by 0.7 len at this track Bm60 March 24 over 6 ½f in soft going defeating Sujeed with 130lbs at $3.10. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Townsville 3yo Hcp on June 29 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Revolt with 120lbs at $19. Rates the one to beat. 1st Pick 2 Smart Mission Jockey: Sean Cormack Trainer: Clinton Taylor J: Sean Cormack T: Clinton Taylor	196	-	-	-	58%	8/11
Analysis Second run back. First-up after eight months favourite, won by 0.7 len at this track Bm60 March 24 over 6 ½f in soft going defeating Sujeed with 130lbs at $3.10. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Townsville 3yo Hcp on June 29 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Revolt with 120lbs at $19. Rates the one to beat.
1	Second run back. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after three months second last of 8 at Doomben Cg&E Cl3 on March 4 over 6f, 3.5 len behind True Amor carrying 122lbs at $16. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Doomben Cl2-Sw on October 4 over 6 ¾f, 3.5 len behind Heman carrying 132lbs at $61. Winning claims if anywhere near his best. 2nd Pick 1 Inca Trail Jockey: Amy Graham Trainer: Adam & Dallas Simpson J: Amy Graham T: Adam & Dallas Simpson	129	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Second run back. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after three months second last of 8 at Doomben Cg&E Cl3 on March 4 over 6f, 3.5 len behind True Amor carrying 122lbs at $16. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Doomben Cl2-Sw on October 4 over 6 ¾f, 3.5 len behind Heman carrying 132lbs at $61. Winning claims if anywhere near his best.
6	Most recently from last on the turn 7th of 11 at Eagle Farm F&M Bm65 on March 25 over 6f, 2 len behind Blakemore Avenue with 126lbs at $26. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Warwick Bm58 on March 10 over 5 ½f, 2.5 len behind For Better carrying 129lbs at $5. Fit and should run well. 3rd Pick 6 Lady Zaydi Jockey: Mckenzie Apel Trainer: Alyssa & Troy Sweeney J: Mckenzie Apel T: Alyssa & Troy Sweeney	131	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Most recently from last on the turn 7th of 11 at Eagle Farm F&M Bm65 on March 25 over 6f, 2 len behind Blakemore Avenue with 126lbs at $26. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Warwick Bm58 on March 10 over 5 ½f, 2.5 len behind For Better carrying 129lbs at $5. Fit and should run well.

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