AU - Townsville - Race 1

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

22.6K

VIEW

Verdict

JUNGLE WONDER (3) just ran into one better at Rockhampton last time out and looks to be improving with racing. Cartwright was in the irons for that last-start placing and sticks here. Rates the testing material against this line-up. FARNANHEIT (2) is having his first run for the new stable but should find this easier than what he faced in the southern states. Tuned up for this with a recent trial and can run a big race while fresh. BOOM BUNNY (6) has placed five of eight over this track and trip and maps ideally for this from gate two. Genuine top-three candidate. SENSEI GIRL (8) was a touch plain last time out but the form prior was full of merit. Worth another chance. WATEGO'S BAY (11) next in line on the back of a solid second at Cairns on debut.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Had two starts to date. At debut, got back early 6th of 9 at Rockhampton Mdn on July 9 over 5 ¼f, slow going 6 len behind Icymiss with 127lbs at $5.50. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Rockhampton 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on July 21 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Bonnie Bouquet carrying 128lbs at $8. Progressing well and is expected to measure up. 1st Pick 3 Jungle Wonder Jockey: Georgina Cartwright Trainer: Garnett Taylor J: Georgina Cartwright T: Garnett Taylor	156	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Had two starts to date. At debut, got back early 6th of 9 at Rockhampton Mdn on July 9 over 5 ¼f, slow going 6 len behind Icymiss with 127lbs at $5.50. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Rockhampton 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on July 21 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Bonnie Bouquet carrying 128lbs at $8. Progressing well and is expected to measure up.
2	Gelding back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Queanbeyan Super Mdn May 17 over 7 ¼f, 5.5 len behind The Adige with 130lbs at $14. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw January 18 over 5 ½f, soft track, 2 len behind O'mosa with 128lbs at $2.30. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign. 2nd Pick 2 Farnanheit Jockey: Lacey Morrison Trainer: Renee Schluenz J: Lacey Morrison T: Renee Schluenz	98	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Gelding back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Queanbeyan Super Mdn May 17 over 7 ¼f, 5.5 len behind The Adige with 130lbs at $14. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw January 18 over 5 ½f, soft track, 2 len behind O'mosa with 128lbs at $2.30. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.
6	Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn on June 28 over 5f, slow going 4.5 len behind Esprit Lad carrying 128lbs at $3.20. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn on June 22 over 5f, 2.75 len behind Exceedingly Brazen carrying 128lbs at $7. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble. 3rd Pick 6 Boom Bunny Jockey: Sean Cormack Trainer: Terry Mcgovern J: Sean Cormack T: Terry Mcgovern	123	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn on June 28 over 5f, slow going 4.5 len behind Esprit Lad carrying 128lbs at $3.20. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn on June 22 over 5f, 2.75 len behind Exceedingly Brazen carrying 128lbs at $7. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.

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