AU - Scone - Race 7

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

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Turf

SOFT 7

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Verdict

ARAPAWA (3) absolutely bolted in over this course and distance two runs back in a Class 2, leading from the outset. Tackled a BM72 at Randwick last start but couldn't compete after being handy on the corner. Great chance to bounce back to form in this more suitable assignment. Veteran TALKACHINO (2) has returned in good order this prep. Raced handy and showed plenty of ticker to be beaten less than a length over 6 ½f at Dubbo last time. Twice a winner at today's journey and should be cherry ripe at this stage of the campaign. SPLASH OF STEEL (8) came with a nicely timed run to collect his maiden win over this distance at Tamworth a fortnight ago. Big step up this time but cannot be underestimated. PROCLIVITY (11) caught the eye at Dubbo last start and is in the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 on June 20 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Cheeky Smirk with 115lbs at $31. The run before that scored a big 4.5 len win at this track Ctry Cl2 May 31 over 7f in heavy going defeating Dunstall The Gun carrying 125lbs at $5. Should bounce back in this far more suitable race. 1st Pick 3 Arapawa Jockey: Winona Costin Trainer: Brett & Georgie Cavanough J: Winona Costin T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough	182	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 on June 20 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Cheeky Smirk with 115lbs at $31. The run before that scored a big 4.5 len win at this track Ctry Cl2 May 31 over 7f in heavy going defeating Dunstall The Gun carrying 125lbs at $5. Should bounce back in this far more suitable race.
2	Third-up today. First-up favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Dubbo Cge Bm58 June 5 over 6 ½f in heavy going defeating Green Pineapple with 136lbs at $18. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Dubbo Bm58 Final on June 28 over 6 ½f, on rain affected going, 0.7 len behind Yiasou with 141lbs at $5. Going well this prep and is once again expected to be very competitive. 2nd Pick 2 Talkachino Jockey: Jacob Stiff Trainer: Michael Mulholland J: Jacob Stiff T: Michael Mulholland	132	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Dubbo Cge Bm58 June 5 over 6 ½f in heavy going defeating Green Pineapple with 136lbs at $18. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Dubbo Bm58 Final on June 28 over 6 ½f, on rain affected going, 0.7 len behind Yiasou with 141lbs at $5. Going well this prep and is once again expected to be very competitive.
5	Most recently favourite, came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Tamworth Bm58 Cl2+ July 3 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating Deebo with 134lbs at $1.90. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 15 at Rosehill Highway-C3 Sw on May 30 over 7 ½f, on heavy track, 14 len behind Moon Sweeper carrying 127lbs at $21. Key runner in this line-up. 3rd Pick 5 Oakfield Utah Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Scott Singleton J: Non Runner T: Scott Singleton	152	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Most recently favourite, came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Tamworth Bm58 Cl2+ July 3 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating Deebo with 134lbs at $1.90. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 15 at Rosehill Highway-C3 Sw on May 30 over 7 ½f, on heavy track, 14 len behind Moon Sweeper carrying 127lbs at $21. Key runner in this line-up.

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