AU - Townsville - Race 8

Thoroughbred

23 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 7

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Verdict

RIDEAU (1) has a solid record over this six-furlong journey with a win and two placings from four starts and gets some weight relief with the 4lbs claim. Only needs some luck navigating from the sticky alley to be playing a major role in the finish. KOBAYASTAR (6) saves her best form for her home circuit here and will strip fitter second-up from the break. Sure to prove tough to hold out. BIG DEMEANOR (4) resumes here but has revved up for this with a recent trial and is two from two over this track and trip. Can run a big race while fresh. SUPER TWENTY THREE (8) is yet to miss a place in four starts over this course and distance and gets the services of Wiggins in the irons. In the mix. BRAVE INTENT (13) best of the rest from the favourable draw.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	At the latest run 6th of 10 at Mackay Bm65 on December 6 over 6 ½f, 5.5 len behind Northumbria with 134lbs at $2.05. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Mackay Bm65 on October 24 over 5 ½f, long-neck behind Dealing's Done carrying 133lbs at $1.30. Nicely placed and can play a major role. 1st Pick 1 Rideau Jockey: Leah Martyn Trainer: Alisha Taylor J: Leah Martyn T: Alisha Taylor	175	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis At the latest run 6th of 10 at Mackay Bm65 on December 6 over 6 ½f, 5.5 len behind Northumbria with 134lbs at $2.05. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Mackay Bm65 on October 24 over 5 ½f, long-neck behind Dealing's Done carrying 133lbs at $1.30. Nicely placed and can play a major role.
6	Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 10 at this track Bm65 on December 13 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Our Impact carrying 123lbs at $5.50. Previously second-up made ground from midfield, 2nd of 10 at this track 3yo Hcp on July 19 over 7f, slow going 4 len behind Swatow with 117lbs at $2.40. Is a definite threat in this line-up despite a bad draw. 2nd Pick 6 Kobayastar Jockey: Emily Lang Trainer: Matthew Mcguire J: Emily Lang T: Matthew Mcguire	111	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 10 at this track Bm65 on December 13 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Our Impact carrying 123lbs at $5.50. Previously second-up made ground from midfield, 2nd of 10 at this track 3yo Hcp on July 19 over 7f, slow going 4 len behind Swatow with 117lbs at $2.40. Is a definite threat in this line-up despite a bad draw.
4	Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Bowen Bm65 August 16 over 7f, soft track, 2.25 len behind Medal with 128lbs at $2.50. Previously first up, eighth of 10 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw March 26 over 5f, soft track, 7 len behind Pocketmoney carrying 129lbs at $6. Looks all set for a positive return. 3rd Pick 4 Big Demeanor Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Tom Button J: Non Runner T: Tom Button	134	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Bowen Bm65 August 16 over 7f, soft track, 2.25 len behind Medal with 128lbs at $2.50. Previously first up, eighth of 10 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw March 26 over 5f, soft track, 7 len behind Pocketmoney carrying 129lbs at $6. Looks all set for a positive return.

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The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.

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A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.

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