AU - Tamworth - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Class 1

Turf

SOFT 5

19.3K

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Verdict

ALWAYS A RAINBOW (2) did not miss a cheque in her initial prep, including a maiden win, and she looks set to progress further this season after finishing runner-up by half a length fresh up at Moree nearly 3 weeks ago over 7f. She might already want further, but she can take this out. FABS CUZ (1) resumes from a spell for a new trainer, and he will have the blinkers off for the first time. He has been tuned up with a quiet trial, and should be ready to rumble, especially if there is any money for him. MISS DEE REIGN (11) has mixed her form, but she is not the worst in this. VENDOR (6) was in good form prior to his last start at Dubbo, and with the aid of the pole position here, he is worth another chance. Each way. LUKE SKYWALKER (8) was a deserved maiden winner at Quirindi 3 weeks ago, and he skips a grade to be here. He is nicely placed after a 3lbs claim, and is a top 4 hope again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 13 in a Cl1 at Moree on August 6 over 7f, 0.5 len behind Almost Maybe with 128lbs at $3.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 in a Mdn at this track on February 13 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Kirkall with 128lbs at $2. Has a solid strike rate and is a leading player again. 1st Pick 2 Always A Rainbow Jockey: Ben Looker Trainer: Stirling Osland J: Ben Looker T: Stirling Osland	160	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 13 in a Cl1 at Moree on August 6 over 7f, 0.5 len behind Almost Maybe with 128lbs at $3.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 in a Mdn at this track on February 13 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Kirkall with 128lbs at $2. Has a solid strike rate and is a leading player again.
1	He is resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Ipswich Bm55 March 26 over 1 ³/16m, 8 len behind Casanova Man carrying 133lbs at $11. On debut sixth of 11 at Sunshine Coast Mdn January 11 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Better Not Slip with 131lbs at $31. Each way value. 2nd Pick 1 Fabs Cuz Jockey: Mikayla Weir Trainer: Stirling Osland J: Mikayla Weir T: Stirling Osland	86	-	-	-	10%
Analysis He is resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Ipswich Bm55 March 26 over 1 ³/16m, 8 len behind Casanova Man carrying 133lbs at $11. On debut sixth of 11 at Sunshine Coast Mdn January 11 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Better Not Slip with 131lbs at $31. Each way value.
3	Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 7 in a F&M Cl1 at Gosford on July 18 over 6f, on rain affected going, 5.5 len behind Kwirky Smile with 127lbs at $7.50. Last start 4th of 10 in a F&M Bm58 at Gunnedah on August 14 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind Backhander with 132lbs at $5. Racing well. Has ability and is among the leading hopes. 3rd Pick 3 Fire 'n' Stone Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Annabel & Rob Archibald J: Non Runner T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	131	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 7 in a F&M Cl1 at Gosford on July 18 over 6f, on rain affected going, 5.5 len behind Kwirky Smile with 127lbs at $7.50. Last start 4th of 10 in a F&M Bm58 at Gunnedah on August 14 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind Backhander with 132lbs at $5. Racing well. Has ability and is among the leading hopes.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Yielding

A rain-soaked turf condition often producing a slick or heavy course and slower finish times.

Synthetic Surface

A racing surface comprised of silica sand and fibers, such as recycled carpet or spandex. The mixture is then sealed with wax.

Bobble/Stumble

A slip or a duck from a horse trying to leave the starting gates, often caused by the surface giving way under the feet. This can range from a mild misstep to a stumble down to their knees.