AU - Townsville - Race 6

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

9.9f

Quality Handicap

Turf

SOFT 5

105.9K

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Verdict

The feature race on the card, the $150,000 Townsville Cup. QUOTHQUAN (1) was a touch disappointing in the Mackay Cup last time out but the form prior was good enough for a race of this nature. Is one from one over this course and distance and should get a gun run in transit from gate four. Watch for a much improved performance. ODEGAARD (7) is a very consistent campaigner who has remarkably hit the top-four in 16 of his past 17 starts and doesn't know how to run a bad race. Is two from two around this circuit and has to be included in calculations. Former Victorian galloper LEG DRIVE (6) hails from a handy family (half to G3 winner Violate) and has grown a leg since moving up north. Top-three credentials. GOING NUCLEAR (9) is a seven-time winner here on his home circuit and shouldn't be discounted lightly. ZOOLOGY (2) rounds out the selections in a competitive contest.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Most recently eased back early on 10th of 14 at Mackay Mackay Cup Qlty on July 25 over 1 ¼m, 7 len behind Journalism carrying 127lbs at $6.50. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Rockhampton Qlty on July 11 over 1m, on a slow track, 2 len behind Keitel with 127lbs at $4.80. Prepared to forget last start, capable of turning things around. 1st Pick 1 Quothquan Jockey: Dylan Turner Trainer: John Dann J: Dylan Turner T: John Dann	219	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Most recently eased back early on 10th of 14 at Mackay Mackay Cup Qlty on July 25 over 1 ¼m, 7 len behind Journalism carrying 127lbs at $6.50. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Rockhampton Qlty on July 11 over 1m, on a slow track, 2 len behind Keitel with 127lbs at $4.80. Prepared to forget last start, capable of turning things around.
7	At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 14 at Mackay Mackay Cup Qlty on July 25 over 1 ¼m, 0.8 len behind Journalism with 117lbs at $6. The run before that came from midfield, 2nd of 11 at Mackay Hcp on July 17 over 1m, 0.5 len behind Journalism with 125lbs at $2.70. In form and will be hard to beat. 2nd Pick 7 Odegaard Jockey: Les Tilley Trainer: Joshua Manzelmann J: Les Tilley T: Joshua Manzelmann	100	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 14 at Mackay Mackay Cup Qlty on July 25 over 1 ¼m, 0.8 len behind Journalism with 117lbs at $6. The run before that came from midfield, 2nd of 11 at Mackay Hcp on July 17 over 1m, 0.5 len behind Journalism with 125lbs at $2.70. In form and will be hard to beat.
6	Half-brother to Group 3 winner Violate. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Gold Coast Cl5 on July 25 over 1m, slow going nose behind Moonshine Run carrying 137lbs at $1.80. The race before that favourite, won by 0.5 len at Gold Coast Hcp July 4 over 1m defeating Chayse 'N' Artie carrying 121lbs at $2.45. No surprise to see him back in the winners' circle. 3rd Pick 6 Leg Drive Jockey: Tasha Chambers Trainer: Matt Kropp J: Tasha Chambers T: Matt Kropp	120	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Half-brother to Group 3 winner Violate. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Gold Coast Cl5 on July 25 over 1m, slow going nose behind Moonshine Run carrying 137lbs at $1.80. The race before that favourite, won by 0.5 len at Gold Coast Hcp July 4 over 1m defeating Chayse 'N' Artie carrying 121lbs at $2.45. No surprise to see him back in the winners' circle.

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