AU - Townsville - Race 7

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

HIGHBAR (6) has a handy record over this sprint journey only missing a drum once in six attempts. Has been right there in all four runs this time in work and should be going very close again. FODOR (4) goes well for rider Wiggins who has four wins and four placings from just ten steers. Doesn't know how to put in a poor one and has to be included in calculations. JEMELDI (2) didn't measure up in the Cairns Lightning two back but put in an improved performance placing at Mackay last time out. In the mix on best form. TIME TO PROPHET (10) is a four-time winner here on her home circuit and maps well from gate three. Can feature in the outcome. OUTBACK ACTION (1) next in line.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 at Cairns Hcp on July 24 over 6 ¼f, slow going 1.3 len behind Valenki carrying 121lbs at $2.05. The start before that favourite, won by 0.6 len at Cairns Cl3 July 15 over 6 ¼f on a soft track defeating Napoleon Strike with 140lbs at $2.45. Not far away last time. Sure to be in the thick of things again. 1st Pick 6 Highbar Jockey: Nathan Thomas Trainer: Roy Chillemi J: Nathan Thomas T: Roy Chillemi	155	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 at Cairns Hcp on July 24 over 6 ¼f, slow going 1.3 len behind Valenki carrying 121lbs at $2.05. The start before that favourite, won by 0.6 len at Cairns Cl3 July 15 over 6 ¼f on a soft track defeating Napoleon Strike with 140lbs at $2.45. Not far away last time. Sure to be in the thick of things again.
4	Is first-up after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at this track Bm75 February 27 over 5f, 2.25 len behind Roweiner's Dance with 133lbs at $3.80. Previously first up, fifth of 7 at Cairns Hcp November 22 over 4 ¾f, soft track, 4 len behind Bakersfield carrying 119lbs at $5. Looks a key runner. 2nd Pick 4 Fodor Jockey: Ryan Wiggins Trainer: Stephen Massingham J: Ryan Wiggins T: Stephen Massingham	132	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Is first-up after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at this track Bm75 February 27 over 5f, 2.25 len behind Roweiner's Dance with 133lbs at $3.80. Previously first up, fifth of 7 at Cairns Hcp November 22 over 4 ¾f, soft track, 4 len behind Bakersfield carrying 119lbs at $5. Looks a key runner.
2	At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Mackay Hcp on September 4 over 5 ½f, 0.6 len behind Bold Hunter carrying 132lbs at $4.20. The run before that 10th of 12 at Cairns Lightning Open on August 16 over 4 ¾f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Lady Damus carrying 122lbs at $6.50. Going well and is one of the leading chances. 3rd Pick 2 Jemeldi Jockey: Ivo Fry Trainer: Tom Button J: Ivo Fry T: Tom Button	141	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Mackay Hcp on September 4 over 5 ½f, 0.6 len behind Bold Hunter carrying 132lbs at $4.20. The run before that 10th of 12 at Cairns Lightning Open on August 16 over 4 ¾f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Lady Damus carrying 122lbs at $6.50. Going well and is one of the leading chances.

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