AU - Tamworth - Race 3

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

MINERS MATE (13) has been near enough in 2 of his 3 starts this prep, and he seems to prefer it when the tracks are wet. He tries 6f for the first time, and if he can see the trip out, then he is capable of another top 3 finish. MONGOLIAN MASTER (4) still has some maturing to do after racing greenly fresh up at Gunnedah 11 days ago when well in the market. The blinkers going on for the first time will help, and he can take this out. FIOGGIA (12) was not far away on debut, and then improved sharply to finish second at Quirindi 3 weeks ago over 5 ½f. The extra ½f will suit him, and if he has any luck from a wide draw, he can go one better. HIGHLAND DANCER (8) has yet to miss a top 3 spot, and her fresh up effort for third at Quirindi was sound. Stick with her. THE LAST ROMANOV (6) will be peaking third up from a spell, and he is well worth including in all top 4 combos.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
13	Form hard to fault. Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 in a Mdn at Gunnedah on August 14 over 5f, slow going 4 len behind Puffin with 122lbs at $2.90. The run before that 4th of 8 in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Bathurst on July 28 over 5 ½f, 10 len behind Mr Cacciatore with 125lbs at $4. Should be nice and fit fourth up and can get the win here. 1st Pick 13 Miners Mate Jockey: Clayton Gallagher Trainer: Lyle Chandler J: Clayton Gallagher T: Lyle Chandler	142	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 in a Mdn at Gunnedah on August 14 over 5f, slow going 4 len behind Puffin with 122lbs at $2.90. The run before that 4th of 8 in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Bathurst on July 28 over 5 ½f, 10 len behind Mr Cacciatore with 125lbs at $4. Should be nice and fit fourth up and can get the win here.
4	Second-up today. Last run 5th of 9 in a Mdn at Gunnedah on August 14 over 5f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Puffin carrying 130lbs at $3.60. At only start last preparation eased back early on 6th of 10 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Ballarat on February 22 over 6f, 3 len behind Lawborough carrying 128lbs at $9. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply. 2nd Pick 4 Mongolian Master Jockey: Grady Spokes Trainer: David Hatch J: Grady Spokes T: David Hatch	98	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Second-up today. Last run 5th of 9 in a Mdn at Gunnedah on August 14 over 5f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Puffin carrying 130lbs at $3.60. At only start last preparation eased back early on 6th of 10 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Ballarat on February 22 over 6f, 3 len behind Lawborough carrying 128lbs at $9. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply.
12	Raced twice to date. At debut, 8th of 11 in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at this track on July 17 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Big Lon carrying 125lbs at $10. Last start 2nd in a small field in a Mdn-Sw at Quirindi on August 4 over 5 ½f, 0.8 len behind The Crusher carrying 125lbs at $4. Coming along nicely and can go on with it. 3rd Pick 12 Fioggia Jockey: Rory Hutchings Trainer: Melissa Dennett J: Rory Hutchings T: Melissa Dennett	165	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Raced twice to date. At debut, 8th of 11 in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at this track on July 17 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Big Lon carrying 125lbs at $10. Last start 2nd in a small field in a Mdn-Sw at Quirindi on August 4 over 5 ½f, 0.8 len behind The Crusher carrying 125lbs at $4. Coming along nicely and can go on with it.

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