AU - Sapphire Coast - Race 3

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

LADY YARROW (10) nine-start Maiden expected to get off the mark in this average contest. Stalked the speed from the low draw when going under narrowly for a solid second over 7 ½f at Kembla Grange in a Super Maiden. Has a fitness edge over the bulk of these and should be able to get cover from the sticky draw. ROSE DIAMOND (12) returned without a trial when a game on-pace second over 6f at Nowra. Placed at this trip and shapes as one of the better hopes. ARGANTORATI (8) chipped away late from the wide gate when respectable sixth over 5 ?f at Gundagai in a Super Maiden. Looking for this trip now and can race closer from the inside barrier. MACHO GRANDE (7) has plenty of scope for improvement with the blinkers going on.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Racing well recently. At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn on November 15 over 7 ½f, nose behind Soverato carrying 123lbs at $7. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw on October 28 over 7 ½f, 5.5 len behind Blue Eyed Brigid with 126lbs at $4.60. Ready to win in a very weak Maiden. 1st Pick 10 Lady Yarrow Jockey: Jess Taylor Trainer: Theresa Bateup J: Jess Taylor T: Theresa Bateup	168	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn on November 15 over 7 ½f, nose behind Soverato carrying 123lbs at $7. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw on October 28 over 7 ½f, 5.5 len behind Blue Eyed Brigid with 126lbs at $4.60. Ready to win in a very weak Maiden.
12	Second run back. First-up after seven months set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Nowra Ctry Mdn on November 17 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Maritime Express carrying 129lbs at $6. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on December 4 over 1m, 2.5 len behind Chosen Legend carrying 123lbs at $10. Sound return, and ready for this trip. 2nd Pick 12 Rose Diamond Jockey: Coriah Keatings Trainer: Matthew Kelley J: Coriah Keatings T: Matthew Kelley	145	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after seven months set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Nowra Ctry Mdn on November 17 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Maritime Express carrying 129lbs at $6. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on December 4 over 1m, 2.5 len behind Chosen Legend carrying 123lbs at $10. Sound return, and ready for this trip.
6	Second-up. First start second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Cge Mdn-Sw on July 26 over 6 ½f, 4 len behind Tong Ho carrying 125lbs at $61. Went for a spell before returning 9th of 12 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn on November 15 over 6 ½f, 5 len behind Aristocrat with 126lbs at $41. Fitter now and capable of improving from the good draw. 3rd Pick 6 Alamagan Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Joseph Ible J: Non Runner T: Joseph Ible	102	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Second-up. First start second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Cge Mdn-Sw on July 26 over 6 ½f, 4 len behind Tong Ho carrying 125lbs at $61. Went for a spell before returning 9th of 12 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn on November 15 over 6 ½f, 5 len behind Aristocrat with 126lbs at $41. Fitter now and capable of improving from the good draw.

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