AU - Scone - Race 10

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

6.5f

Unknown

Turf

GOOD 4

144.6K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

LINEBACKER (2) has the class edge in this field. Last appeared when a tiring sixth in the Doncaster six weeks ago. Beaten 1.5 lengths by Joliestar in the Group 1 Canterbury Stakes over this trip in March. That form stands out in a race of this quality. ESTADIO MESTALLA (1) made late ground but was never a threat first-up in the 5 ½f Hawkesbury Gold Rush at Listed level. One placing in seven second-up runs is a flashing light. Too good to rule out all the same. CAPTAIN FURAI (13) has gone to new heights this prep, capped by a gutsy win in a BM100 last time out at Randwick. Three runs at this distance for three wins is a compelling stat. Can go to this next level now. POINT AND SHOOT (16) missed the kick but still went awfully at Wagga last time. Better than that so worth another chance down in the weights. Last start Tamworth Cup winner FORMAL DISPLAY (9) is unbeaten this prep and deserves his chance in this better company.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 16 at Randwick in the G1 Doncaster on April 4 over 1m, on a slow track, 7 len behind Sheza Alibi carrying 117lbs at $20. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Rosehill in the G1 Geo Ryder on March 21 over 7 ½f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Autumn Glow with 130lbs at $31. Rates highly. Class runner who can take care of this field. 1st Pick 2 Linebacker Jockey: Zac Lloyd Trainer: Tom Charlton J: Zac Lloyd T: Tom Charlton	125	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 16 at Randwick in the G1 Doncaster on April 4 over 1m, on a slow track, 7 len behind Sheza Alibi carrying 117lbs at $20. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Rosehill in the G1 Geo Ryder on March 21 over 7 ½f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Autumn Glow with 130lbs at $31. Rates highly. Class runner who can take care of this field.
1	Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 14 at Hawkesbury in the LR Hawk Rush on May 2 over 5 ½f, 2.75 len behind Zealously with 134lbs at $12. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at Newcastle in the G2 The Hunter on November 15 over 6 ½f, 2 len behind Coal Crusher carrying 129lbs at $26. Huge chance on best figures but the second-up form is a bit of a worry. 2nd Pick 1 Estadio Mestalla Jockey: Jason Collett Trainer: Joseph Pride J: Jason Collett T: Joseph Pride	188	-	-	-	6%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 14 at Hawkesbury in the LR Hawk Rush on May 2 over 5 ½f, 2.75 len behind Zealously with 134lbs at $12. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at Newcastle in the G2 The Hunter on November 15 over 6 ½f, 2 len behind Coal Crusher carrying 129lbs at $26. Huge chance on best figures but the second-up form is a bit of a worry.
13	Recent form sound. Last start favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a nose at Randwick Bm100 April 18 over 7f defeating Snow In May carrying 118lbs at $3.30. The run before that favourite, won by 1.75 len at Rosehill Bm88 March 28 over 7f on a soft track defeating Wonder Boy with 125lbs at $3.40. Rates highly. Needs to go to a new level but is capable of going on with it. 3rd Pick 13 Captain Furai Jockey: Kerrin Mcevoy Trainer: Chris Waller J: Kerrin Mcevoy T: Chris Waller	135	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a nose at Randwick Bm100 April 18 over 7f defeating Snow In May carrying 118lbs at $3.30. The run before that favourite, won by 1.75 len at Rosehill Bm88 March 28 over 7f on a soft track defeating Wonder Boy with 125lbs at $3.40. Rates highly. Needs to go to a new level but is capable of going on with it.

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