AU - Townsville - Race 3

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

15.8K

VIEW

Verdict

The well-related SHE'S A BEAUTY (1) (half to 2xG2 winner and 3xG1 placed Barb Raider) is a former Victorian who wasn't too far off them when having her first run for the new stable here. Will have come on with that outing now in the locker and should find this easier than what she faced down south. Will prove very hard to toss. AMBER AFFAIR (11) has been thereabouts in both runs this preparation and gets in well at the weights with the 3lbs claim. Nicely placed to take this out. SHADYVALE AL (15) has failed to fill a placing at his last few runs, the latest a fourth over 7f at this track. Fitter and worth following up. ROYAL EDITION (6) returns from a break. Fitter for a recent trial at Townsville. Opened last campaign with a sixth at Toowoomba over 6f. Include in wider plays.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Half-sister to dual-Group 2 winner and multiple-Group 1 placed Barb Raider. Second-up. First-up after six months came home strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn on March 15 over 5f, on a slow track, nose behind Nottington Prince with 127lbs at $2.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 11 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Sierra Dee Jay with 127lbs at $2.40. Winning chance with that run under the belt. 1st Pick 1 She's A Beauty Jockey: Ryan Wiggins Trainer: Steven Royes J: Ryan Wiggins T: Steven Royes	165	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Half-sister to dual-Group 2 winner and multiple-Group 1 placed Barb Raider. Second-up. First-up after six months came home strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn on March 15 over 5f, on a slow track, nose behind Nottington Prince with 127lbs at $2.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 11 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Sierra Dee Jay with 127lbs at $2.40. Winning chance with that run under the belt.
11	Third-up today. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 5f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Standard Gladiator carrying 119lbs at $6.50. Second-up 4th of 9 at this track Mdn on March 15 over 5f, slow going neck behind Nottington Prince with 116lbs at $3.40. Can improve. Shapes as a key runner. 2nd Pick 11 Amber Affair Jockey: Olivia Kendal Trainer: Rhein Sewell J: Olivia Kendal T: Rhein Sewell	153	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 5f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Standard Gladiator carrying 119lbs at $6.50. Second-up 4th of 9 at this track Mdn on March 15 over 5f, slow going neck behind Nottington Prince with 116lbs at $3.40. Can improve. Shapes as a key runner.
2	Third-up today. First-up 5th of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 5f, slow going 2.75 len behind Standard Gladiator carrying 128lbs at $8. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Mackay 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 5 ½f, slow going 3 len behind Gypsy's Daughter carrying 128lbs at $14. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat. 3rd Pick 2 Moonya Lad Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Tom Button J: Non Runner T: Tom Button	101	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 5th of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 5f, slow going 2.75 len behind Standard Gladiator carrying 128lbs at $8. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Mackay 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 5 ½f, slow going 3 len behind Gypsy's Daughter carrying 128lbs at $14. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat.

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