AU - Townsville - Race 4

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

HOT COCOA (6) resumed in fine fashion with a dominant victory here and looks the runner in this field with the most upside. Gets in well at the weights with the 4lbs claim and can make it back-to-back wins to start the campaign. SHE'S A SWEET STAR (4) hasn't done much wrong this preparation with a win and two seconds from three outings and should get a cosy run in transit from gate three. Will prove tough to hold out. INSTA WORTHY (3) strips fitter third-up from the break and is usually thereabouts. In the mix. KRACKACAN (1) doesn't know how to run a bad race and gets the services of gun hoop Wiggins in the saddle. Don't discount lightly. MISTER DOOBEE (2) rounds out the selections.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Third race start. First start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at Sunshine Coast 3yo F Mdn-Sw on September 28 over 6f, 5 len behind Do What I Say carrying 128lbs at $5. Went for a spell before returning favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.4 len at this track 3yo Mdn April 14 over 5f defeating Boom Bunny carrying 128lbs at $1.45. Still has scope for improvement and a bold showing is expected. 1st Pick 6 Hot Cocoa Jockey: Fiona Sandkuhl Trainer: Georgina Holt J: Fiona Sandkuhl T: Georgina Holt	149	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Third race start. First start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at Sunshine Coast 3yo F Mdn-Sw on September 28 over 6f, 5 len behind Do What I Say carrying 128lbs at $5. Went for a spell before returning favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.4 len at this track 3yo Mdn April 14 over 5f defeating Boom Bunny carrying 128lbs at $1.45. Still has scope for improvement and a bold showing is expected.
4	Returns from a 53-day let-up. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 14 at this track 0 - 55 on February 27 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Burlington Arcade carrying 123lbs at $5.50. The race before that won by 3.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw January 16 over 6f in soft going defeating Niven with 123lbs at $5.50. Well placed. Key chance expected to feature. 2nd Pick 4 She's A Sweet Star Jockey: Sean Cormack Trainer: Terry Mcgovern J: Sean Cormack T: Terry Mcgovern	122	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Returns from a 53-day let-up. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 14 at this track 0 - 55 on February 27 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Burlington Arcade carrying 123lbs at $5.50. The race before that won by 3.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw January 16 over 6f in soft going defeating Niven with 123lbs at $5.50. Well placed. Key chance expected to feature.
3	Third-up today. First-up favourite, came from midfield and scored a big 3 len win at Cairns 3yo Mdn March 26 over 4 ¾f in the wet defeating Super Steven carrying 132lbs at $1.70. Last start 2nd in a small field at Cairns 3yo Hcp on April 9 over 4 ¾f, on a slow track, long-neck behind Nottington Prince carrying 125lbs at $1.70. Racing well. Great chance to atone. 3rd Pick 3 Insta Worthy Jockey: Lacey Morrison Trainer: Sharlee Hoffman J: Lacey Morrison T: Sharlee Hoffman	198	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Third-up today. First-up favourite, came from midfield and scored a big 3 len win at Cairns 3yo Mdn March 26 over 4 ¾f in the wet defeating Super Steven carrying 132lbs at $1.70. Last start 2nd in a small field at Cairns 3yo Hcp on April 9 over 4 ¾f, on a slow track, long-neck behind Nottington Prince carrying 125lbs at $1.70. Racing well. Great chance to atone.

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