AU - Scone - Race 8

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

5.5f

Unknown

Turf

GOOD 4

144.6K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

GOLDEN STRAAND (15) is an emerging talent who deserves his chance at this level. Has raced twice this prep and won twice, both at today's trip. Goes from a BM78 to Listed company but his figures suggest he is up to the task with just 53 kgs. The wide gate is the only nagging worry. OUR KOBISON (11) was handy on the corner but was a shade disappointing in the closing stages of the Hawkesbury Gold Rush over this distance last time out. Fitter and draws a better gate so might be worth another chance. MONTE SUPREME (12) gave a way a big start in the Hawkesbury Gold Rush before sprouting wings to grab third. Goes back again from the outside alley but the long run home at Scone is in her favour. BEV'S NINE (9) turned in a career-best performance last start in the Gold Rush. A wide gate is a worry and he has to perform to that high level again which is a challenge. Still deserves respect. Recent trial winner FIRE STAR (10) can run a big race first-up from a 15-week spell.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
15	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 1.4 len at Warwick Farm Bm78 April 15 over 5 ½f defeating Sweethearted with 130lbs at $3.20. Last start favourite, won by 0.5 len at Hawkesbury Bm78 May 2 over 5 ½f defeating Wanaruah carrying 132lbs at $1.80. Progressive sprinter who is ready for stakes competition. 1st Pick 15 Golden Straand Jockey: Jay Ford Trainer: Matthew Smith J: Jay Ford T: Matthew Smith	140	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 1.4 len at Warwick Farm Bm78 April 15 over 5 ½f defeating Sweethearted with 130lbs at $3.20. Last start favourite, won by 0.5 len at Hawkesbury Bm78 May 2 over 5 ½f defeating Wanaruah carrying 132lbs at $1.80. Progressive sprinter who is ready for stakes competition.
11	Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at Rosehill Bm94 on April 6 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, nose behind Point And Shoot with 133lbs at $17. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at Hawkesbury in the LR Hawk Rush on May 2 over 5 ½f, 2.5 len behind Zealously carrying 119lbs at $7.50. Top chance from a good gate with the light weight. 2nd Pick 11 Our Kobison Jockey: Kerrin Mcevoy Trainer: Angela Davies J: Kerrin Mcevoy T: Angela Davies	173	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at Rosehill Bm94 on April 6 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, nose behind Point And Shoot with 133lbs at $17. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at Hawkesbury in the LR Hawk Rush on May 2 over 5 ½f, 2.5 len behind Zealously carrying 119lbs at $7.50. Top chance from a good gate with the light weight.
12	Most recently 3rd of 14 at Hawkesbury in the LR Hawk Rush on May 2 over 5 ½f, 2.25 len behind Zealously carrying 117lbs at $7. The start before that 5th of 12 at Randwick in the G2 Sapphire on April 11 over 6f, 1.2 len behind In Flight carrying 121lbs at $31. No luck again with the draw but too honest to rule out. 3rd Pick 12 Monte Supreme Jockey: Rachel King Trainer: Bjorn Baker J: Rachel King T: Bjorn Baker	142	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Most recently 3rd of 14 at Hawkesbury in the LR Hawk Rush on May 2 over 5 ½f, 2.25 len behind Zealously carrying 117lbs at $7. The start before that 5th of 12 at Randwick in the G2 Sapphire on April 11 over 6f, 1.2 len behind In Flight carrying 121lbs at $31. No luck again with the draw but too honest to rule out.

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