AU - Armidale - Race 2

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

6.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

THIRTY DEGREES (4) is still a maiden after 12 starts but looks ready to crack it. He was runner-up 2 back and then wasn't beaten far over 6 ½f at Scone last time out. He is usually running on, and can get the job done in this modest field. RIDGEBACK (3) was heavily supported at a Mendooran picnic meeting last start but never threatened, finishing sixth. That circuit can be tricky for first-timers, and he deserves another chance. HIGHLAND DANCER (5) was beaten into sixth over 6f at Tamworth last time, but can improve in this company. She has enough ability to be competitive and looks a solid top 4 chance. DUSKAURA (9) made an encouraging debut when runner-up over 6 ¼f at Taree, and has been given plenty of time to mature after being put aside after that run. She is stronger now, and will be one of the hardest to hold out in this field. LULU A NATURAL (6) strips fitter second up, and will have the aid of the pole position here. The extra 2 ½f suits her, so keep her safe.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 11 in a Ctry Mdn at Scone on September 1 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Summer Force with 123lbs at $13. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 in a Ctry Mdn at Muswellbrook on August 9 over 6f, neck behind Nulkaba Star carrying 122lbs at $3.20. Hard to beat on his best form. 1st Pick 4 Thirty Degrees Jockey: Daniel Smith Trainer: Cassandra Stummer J: Daniel Smith T: Cassandra Stummer	200	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 11 in a Ctry Mdn at Scone on September 1 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Summer Force with 123lbs at $13. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 in a Ctry Mdn at Muswellbrook on August 9 over 6f, neck behind Nulkaba Star carrying 122lbs at $3.20. Hard to beat on his best form.
3	Last start ran last in a small field in a Mdn-Sw at Mendooran on September 5 over 6f, 8 len behind Manapouri with 126lbs at $2. The race before that faded in the straight ran last of 7 in a Prov Mdn at Kembla Grange on July 25 over 7 ½f, 9 len behind Sonnig with 127lbs at $17. Watch for sharp improvement. 2nd Pick 3 Ridgeback Jockey: Braith Nock Trainer: Jane Clement J: Braith Nock T: Jane Clement	112	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Last start ran last in a small field in a Mdn-Sw at Mendooran on September 5 over 6f, 8 len behind Manapouri with 126lbs at $2. The race before that faded in the straight ran last of 7 in a Prov Mdn at Kembla Grange on July 25 over 7 ½f, 9 len behind Sonnig with 127lbs at $17. Watch for sharp improvement.
5	Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field in a Mdn-Sw at Quirindi on August 4 over 5 ½f, 4 len behind The Crusher carrying 126lbs at $1.60. Second-up 6th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Tamworth on August 25 over 6f, slow going 5 len behind Fioggia carrying 126lbs at $6.50. Can get off the mark without surprising. 3rd Pick 5 Highland Dancer Jockey: Mikayla Weir Trainer: Stirling Osland J: Mikayla Weir T: Stirling Osland	122	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field in a Mdn-Sw at Quirindi on August 4 over 5 ½f, 4 len behind The Crusher carrying 126lbs at $1.60. Second-up 6th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Tamworth on August 25 over 6f, slow going 5 len behind Fioggia carrying 126lbs at $6.50. Can get off the mark without surprising.

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