AU - Taree - Race 3

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

20.9K

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Verdict

KID BILLY (3) comes here in peak condition and brings the right figures to take this out. Launched late in the small field when second over 6f at Port Macquarie. Gets weight relief today and should appreciate the 7f. REPEAT OFFENDER (10) lightly raced filly who returned good closing splits at her second race start with a solid fourth over 6 ¼f at this track. Hard to beat in this suitable race. ARGERICH (4) snagged back from the wide gate and savaged the line late when fourth over 7 ½f at Port Macquarie. On the quick backup and expected to go close. FINDING ELLE (8) finds a weaker contest and can take a hand in the finish after running fourth over 6 ½f at Ballina.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Second run back. First-up after 11 months 2nd in a small field at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 6 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Calypso Rocket carrying 130lbs at $12. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 30 2024 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Cool Machine carrying 130lbs at $4.40. Excellent return and sure to make his presence felt. 1st Pick 3 Kid Billy Jockey: Jon Grisedale Trainer: Lyn Thomson J: Jon Grisedale T: Lyn Thomson	175	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after 11 months 2nd in a small field at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 6 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Calypso Rocket carrying 130lbs at $12. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 30 2024 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Cool Machine carrying 130lbs at $4.40. Excellent return and sure to make his presence felt.
10	Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, got back early 6th of 8 at this track Ctry Mdn on January 2 over 5f, 6 len behind Agent Max carrying 126lbs at $51. Second-up came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 12 over 6 ¼f, slow going 3.5 len behind Damons On A Bender carrying 125lbs at $51. Fitter now and is among the leading chances. 2nd Pick 10 Repeat Offender Jockey: Matthew Bennett Trainer: Glen Milligan J: Matthew Bennett T: Glen Milligan	85	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, got back early 6th of 8 at this track Ctry Mdn on January 2 over 5f, 6 len behind Agent Max carrying 126lbs at $51. Second-up came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 12 over 6 ¼f, slow going 3.5 len behind Damons On A Bender carrying 125lbs at $51. Fitter now and is among the leading chances.
4	Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 10 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 7 ½f, slow going 1.75 len behind Castelle with 126lbs at $91. The race before that ran last of 11 at Coffs Harbour Super Mdn on January 11 over 6 ½f, 13 len behind Indiana Dream with 122lbs at $101. Rates highly and finds a winnable race. 3rd Pick 4 Argerich Jockey: Jeff Kehoe Trainer: Peter Cheers J: Jeff Kehoe T: Peter Cheers	87	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 10 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 7 ½f, slow going 1.75 len behind Castelle with 126lbs at $91. The race before that ran last of 11 at Coffs Harbour Super Mdn on January 11 over 6 ½f, 13 len behind Indiana Dream with 122lbs at $101. Rates highly and finds a winnable race.

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