AU - Townsville - Race 3

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

14.5K

VIEW

Verdict

HOT DIGITY BOOM (3) has the right profile to go on with it after beating Turn Bird by a long neck at Cairns as a short odds-on favourite. He had already run well at this track when second to Colleano in a Class 6 over 7f, and his distance record gives him a solid base back around 6f. TURN BIRD (2) is the clear danger, having just missed behind Hot Digity Boom last week after being pipped late, and his proven record at this track and distance keeps him firmly in the winning discussion. ARCTIC BEAR (7) was only just over half a length away in that same Cairns race after beginning slowly, so cleaner manners would bring him closer, though he has not won in three tries at this track and distance. COLLEANO (5) beat Hot Digity Boom over 7f at this venue last start in Class 6 grade and gets weight relief, making him a genuine place hope with some winning claims if that form carries back to 6f.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Comes off a determined Cairns win where he travelled kindly, loomed up and beat Turn Bird by a long neck as a short odds-on favourite. That backed up a strong Class 6 second to Colleano at this track on soft ground, and his record at 6f is a genuine asset. Brings the strongest recent form and rates the one to beat. 1st Pick 3 Hot Digity Boom Jockey: Ben Kennedy Trainer: Steven Royes J: Ben Kennedy T: Steven Royes	197	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Comes off a determined Cairns win where he travelled kindly, loomed up and beat Turn Bird by a long neck as a short odds-on favourite. That backed up a strong Class 6 second to Colleano at this track on soft ground, and his record at 6f is a genuine asset. Brings the strongest recent form and rates the one to beat.
2	Went within a long neck of Hot Digity Boom at Cairns last week, leading and only being caught late in a small field. His previous fourth at this track over 5f had merit after jumping awkwardly and being tightened, then working home well. Weight relief adds to a strong winning profile. 2nd Pick 2 Turn Bird Jockey: Ryan Wiggins Trainer: Steven Royes J: Ryan Wiggins T: Steven Royes	172	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Went within a long neck of Hot Digity Boom at Cairns last week, leading and only being caught late in a small field. His previous fourth at this track over 5f had merit after jumping awkwardly and being tightened, then working home well. Weight relief adds to a strong winning profile.
7	Closed off well for third at Cairns last week, beaten just over half a length by Hot Digity Boom after beginning slowly. He had made similar late ground when fifth to Northern Pride at this track over 7f, again after missing the start. 3rd Pick 7 Arctic Bear Jockey: Anthony Allen Trainer: Gavin Kinlyside J: Anthony Allen T: Gavin Kinlyside	106	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Closed off well for third at Cairns last week, beaten just over half a length by Hot Digity Boom after beginning slowly. He had made similar late ground when fifth to Northern Pride at this track over 7f, again after missing the start.

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