AU - Taree - Race 1

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

9.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

18.8K

VIEW

Verdict

MISS DEFY (6) improving mare with a good record over this trip. Surged late from back in the field with a sound sixth over 1 5/16m at Gunnedah. Assess on her good win at Canberra three-starts back. Go close. SO YOU READY (4) set to peak at his fifth-run back and will find this more to his liking after running fourth over 1 5/16m at Gosford in C1 class. Will roll forward and take catching. THE AMBASSADOR (7) lone victory came over this trip and sharp improvement anticipated today. Slow into stride and never got into the contest with a disappointing last over 1 ³/16m at Armidale. Tongue-tie comes off and anywhere near her best can win this. FIGHTING MAGNUS (2) on the quick backup when dropped in class for a fighting on-pace second over 1 ¼m at this track. Will appreciate the claim again and give a ton of cheek.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	At the latest run 6th of 13 at Gunnedah Bm58 on January 19 over 1 5/16m, 2 len behind Charlie Bali carrying 127lbs at $6. The run before that 11th of 13 at Wagga Bm58 on December 24 over 1m, 8 len behind Pride Of Jezza carrying 128lbs at $7. Well placed to take this out on the quick backup. 1st Pick 6 Miss Defy Jockey: Ben Looker Trainer: Luke Pepper J: Ben Looker T: Luke Pepper	201	-	-	-	23%
Analysis At the latest run 6th of 13 at Gunnedah Bm58 on January 19 over 1 5/16m, 2 len behind Charlie Bali carrying 127lbs at $6. The run before that 11th of 13 at Wagga Bm58 on December 24 over 1m, 8 len behind Pride Of Jezza carrying 128lbs at $7. Well placed to take this out on the quick backup.
4	Most recently 4th in a small field at Gosford Cl1-Sw on January 9 over 1 5/16m, 3 len behind Sacro Catino carrying 130lbs at $3.60. The start before that 6th of 12 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1-Sw on December 26 over 1 5/16m, 2 len behind Powerful Prayer carrying 123lbs at $31. At his top for this and looks a terrific chance to return to form. 2nd Pick 4 So You Ready Jockey: Shannen Llewellyn Trainer: Kristen Buchanan J: Shannen Llewellyn T: Kristen Buchanan	115	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Most recently 4th in a small field at Gosford Cl1-Sw on January 9 over 1 5/16m, 3 len behind Sacro Catino carrying 130lbs at $3.60. The start before that 6th of 12 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1-Sw on December 26 over 1 5/16m, 2 len behind Powerful Prayer carrying 123lbs at $31. At his top for this and looks a terrific chance to return to form.
7	Last start ran last of 11 at Armidale Cl1-Sw on January 18 over 1 ³/16m, slow going 13 len behind Bonfidelity carrying 126lbs at $12. Before that 5th of 8 at Coffs Harbour Cl1-Sw on December 27 over 1m, in the wet, 4.5 len behind Caledonian with 125lbs at $7. Capable of more - worth another chance. 3rd Pick 7 The Ambassador Jockey: Poppie Gorton Trainer: Sally Taylor J: Poppie Gorton T: Sally Taylor	92	-	-	-	5%
Analysis Last start ran last of 11 at Armidale Cl1-Sw on January 18 over 1 ³/16m, slow going 13 len behind Bonfidelity carrying 126lbs at $12. Before that 5th of 8 at Coffs Harbour Cl1-Sw on December 27 over 1m, in the wet, 4.5 len behind Caledonian with 125lbs at $7. Capable of more - worth another chance.

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