AU - Scone - Race 5

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

18.6K

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Verdict

TICKELOVA (2) sets the standard after a sharp first-up second at Newcastle, where she led, looked the winner and spaced the rest despite being an outside chance in betting. The 5 ½f is still to be answered after one previous unplaced attempt around the trip, but she comes back from provincial company and has the strongest recent race performance. UMBUSI (7) is the immediate danger off a sound debut fourth at this track, with the wide run throughout giving that effort more merit than the margin alone. SHASORT (12) finished behind Umbusi in the same race but closed from well back at long odds, suggesting natural improvement can bring her into the contest. MIDNIGHT REVOLT (8) debuts for Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott, has had two Randwick trials and is a half sister to Listed winner Whispered Secret, so it would not surprise if that stable polish brings her forward on race day.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Returns from a five-week let-up after a strong first-up second at Newcastle, beaten just over half a length by Lucsain after leading and looking the winner. She comes back from provincial company, with Aaron Bullock a strong booking at this track. Trip is the query, but her latest form sets the mark. 1st Pick 2 Tickelova Jockey: Aaron Bullock Trainer: Kris Lees J: Aaron Bullock T: Kris Lees	158	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Returns from a five-week let-up after a strong first-up second at Newcastle, beaten just over half a length by Lucsain after leading and looking the winner. She comes back from provincial company, with Aaron Bullock a strong booking at this track. Trip is the query, but her latest form sets the mark.
7	Produced a sound debut fourth at this track, beaten just over two lengths by The Wildling after covering ground throughout, with stewards confirming he raced wide the entire race. That effort looks better than the bare result and he meets Shasort again after beating her home there. Clear danger with natural improvement from the good gate. 2nd Pick 7 Umbusi Jockey: Mikayla Weir Trainer: Scott Singleton J: Mikayla Weir T: Scott Singleton	126	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Produced a sound debut fourth at this track, beaten just over two lengths by The Wildling after covering ground throughout, with stewards confirming he raced wide the entire race. That effort looks better than the bare result and he meets Shasort again after beating her home there. Clear danger with natural improvement from the good gate.
12	Made an encouraging debut at this track when fifth behind The Wildling, beaten three and a half lengths after settling well back and making solid inroads at long odds. She did finish behind Umbusi in that race, but the closing effort suggested there is improvement to come. Must turn the tables on Umbusi, but has upside. 3rd Pick 12 Shasort Jockey: Alysha Collett Trainer: Annabel & Rob Archibald J: Alysha Collett T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	87	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Made an encouraging debut at this track when fifth behind The Wildling, beaten three and a half lengths after settling well back and making solid inroads at long odds. She did finish behind Umbusi in that race, but the closing effort suggested there is improvement to come. Must turn the tables on Umbusi, but has upside.

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