AU - Scone - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

10.9f

Class 1

Turf

GOOD 4

18.6K

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Verdict

TASMAN DEEL (3) is the horse to beat after breaking through at this track with real authority, scoring by just under five lengths as odds-on favourite and putting the race away quickly. He has now missed a place only once in five starts, is already proven at this track and distance, and has the winning rider back aboard. On top in this small field. QUIRKY PRINCESS (5) has to turn the tables on Tasman Deel from their recent meeting at this venue, but she had some excuses after beginning awkwardly and being tightened, and her Tamworth win over Minister Garrett two back keeps her firmly in the race. MISSION STRIKE (7) was well beaten first-up at Muswellbrook, though he had a messy run and comes here second-up with time-rating support, while the 1 ?m remains the key question for him. FIREALARM (1) may be making up the numbers.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Put them away decisively at this track last start, winning by just under five lengths as the odds-on favourite and beating Bastianini after moving into the race strongly. That followed a sound third at Tamworth on soft ground when among the outsiders, so the progression is clear. Brings the clearest winning profile, should go on with it now. 1st Pick 3 Tasman Deel Jockey: Aaron Bullock Trainer: Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich J: Aaron Bullock T: Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich	205	-	-	-	90%
Analysis Put them away decisively at this track last start, winning by just under five lengths as the odds-on favourite and beating Bastianini after moving into the race strongly. That followed a sound third at Tamworth on soft ground when among the outsiders, so the progression is clear. Brings the clearest winning profile, should go on with it now.
5	Had excuses when fourth behind Tasman Deel at this track last start, beginning awkwardly and being tightened before finishing six and a half lengths away as one of the better fancied runners. Two back she was dominant at Tamworth, beating Minister Garrett by three lengths as short odds-on favourite. Her Tamworth win was strong and barrier one keeps her right in this. 2nd Pick 5 Quirky Princess Jockey: Mikayla Weir Trainer: Scott Singleton J: Mikayla Weir T: Scott Singleton	138	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Had excuses when fourth behind Tasman Deel at this track last start, beginning awkwardly and being tightened before finishing six and a half lengths away as one of the better fancied runners. Two back she was dominant at Tamworth, beating Minister Garrett by three lengths as short odds-on favourite. Her Tamworth win was strong and barrier one keeps her right in this.
2	Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing fifth in a BM64 at Illawarra Grange, beaten three and a half lengths after beginning awkwardly and being bumped. He had also finished close up in a BM64 at Newcastle when racing tight late, so the provincial form reads respectably for this. Shapes as a genuine place hope. 3rd Pick 2 My Greek God Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Garry Lunn J: Non Runner T: Garry Lunn	140	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing fifth in a BM64 at Illawarra Grange, beaten three and a half lengths after beginning awkwardly and being bumped. He had also finished close up in a BM64 at Newcastle when racing tight late, so the provincial form reads respectably for this. Shapes as a genuine place hope.

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