AU - Wyong - Race 3

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Class 1

Turf

GOOD 4

29.5K

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Verdict

MARCHON (1) is the one to beat off a very consistent campaign last time in, with consecutive nose defeats on soft ground in similar grade. Latest Scone trial win should have him forward enough fresh. Maps well and can go on with it this time in. SENJUTSU (3) is the main danger with Jason Collett going on and two trials behind him, although his record around 6f leaves a small question. Gets map favours in a thin contest. JAGUAR PAW (2) resumes for the new yard and was dominant when winning a Ballarat Mdn last October. Trialled well for his new campaign with the significant gear changes. GRAVEL ROAD (5) returns from a lengthy spell. Has a handy fresh record and the claim helps with the two trials under the belt. Worth thought.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with consecutive nose defeats, the latest at Illawarra Grange when sent out favourite and hampered near the 1 ¼f before just missing behind Squeezebox. He had earlier chased Tuscany home at Kembla Grange and spaced the rest, then won a Scone trial last month. Handles soft ground and brings the strongest overall profile. 1st Pick 1 Marchon Jockey: Braith Nock Trainer: Annabel & Rob Archibald J: Braith Nock T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	136	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with consecutive nose defeats, the latest at Illawarra Grange when sent out favourite and hampered near the 1 ¼f before just missing behind Squeezebox. He had earlier chased Tuscany home at Kembla Grange and spaced the rest, then won a Scone trial last month. Handles soft ground and brings the strongest overall profile.
3	Resumes after eight months off, having finished his previous campaign with a Goulburn second when he jumped awkwardly, led and was run down late by Hazel Jean as a well-supported favourite. The Hawkesbury fourth before that was also competitive after early contact. Last campaign form was solid, with the 6f record the only real query. 2nd Pick 3 Senjutsu Jockey: Jason Collett Trainer: Bjorn Baker J: Jason Collett T: Bjorn Baker	125	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Resumes after eight months off, having finished his previous campaign with a Goulburn second when he jumped awkwardly, led and was run down late by Hazel Jean as a well-supported favourite. The Hawkesbury fourth before that was also competitive after early contact. Last campaign form was solid, with the 6f record the only real query.
2	Back from more than a year off after breaking through in a Ballarat Mdn, where he was a short odds-on favourite and put Tivaci Code away by three lengths on soft ground. His Sandown-Hillside fifth prior was sound enough without being decisive, and he has won a Randwick trial since changing states. Has place claims after the latest sharp trial win. 3rd Pick 2 Jaguar Paw Jockey: Zac Lloyd Trainer: Matthew Smith J: Zac Lloyd T: Matthew Smith	130	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Back from more than a year off after breaking through in a Ballarat Mdn, where he was a short odds-on favourite and put Tivaci Code away by three lengths on soft ground. His Sandown-Hillside fifth prior was sound enough without being decisive, and he has won a Randwick trial since changing states. Has place claims after the latest sharp trial win.

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