AU - Barcaldine - Race 1

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

BLANC DE NOIR (7) made an immediate impact after relocating from NSW early last month and produced a strong late finish to score over this course and distance just over 2 weeks ago. This is not much tougher, and she has the turn of foot to measure up again. On top. HIGHGROUND (2) has been consistent on dirt in recent outings and now returns to turf, which could suit him better. He has a good record on this track, and from the pole position, he can run his usual honest race. HEAD HONCHO (3) resumes after 10 weeks and makes his debut for a new trainer. He has not won for some time but will be dropping down in class here. Follow the money. SUPERSTITIOUS (5) joins a new stable after finishing his last campaign with a win at Grafton in early March. He should have no trouble measuring up in this part of Queensland, and he will be ready to rumble fresh, despite no public trials. RAPIDS (6) needed his fresh run at Longreach and he is capable of improving into the top 4 here.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 7 at Moruya Cl1 on April 4 over 5f, slow going 4 len behind Pewter Pearl carrying 134lbs at $3.80. Second run from a spell favourite, settled well back, won by a head at this track Bm55 May 2 over 5f defeating Spec Of Silver carrying 132lbs at $2.10. Well placed and sure to be in the finish. 1st Pick 7 Blanc De Noir Jockey: Maddie Mankelow Trainer: Toni Schofield J: Maddie Mankelow T: Toni Schofield	234	-	-	-	67%
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 7 at Moruya Cl1 on April 4 over 5f, slow going 4 len behind Pewter Pearl carrying 134lbs at $3.80. Second run from a spell favourite, settled well back, won by a head at this track Bm55 May 2 over 5f defeating Spec Of Silver carrying 132lbs at $2.10. Well placed and sure to be in the finish.
2	Form hard to fault. Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Blackall Hcp on April 18 over 5 ¼f, 3.5 len behind Rush Hour with 123lbs at $7. The start before that 4th in a small field at Longreach Bm60 on April 13 over 5f, 7 len behind Bourbon Lane carrying 142lbs at $4.60. Can contest the finish. 2nd Pick 2 Highground Jockey: Robert Faehr Trainer: Mark Oates J: Robert Faehr T: Mark Oates	262	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Blackall Hcp on April 18 over 5 ¼f, 3.5 len behind Rush Hour with 123lbs at $7. The start before that 4th in a small field at Longreach Bm60 on April 13 over 5f, 7 len behind Bourbon Lane carrying 142lbs at $4.60. Can contest the finish.
3	Resuming. Finished off last preparation ran last of 8 at Cairns Bm68 on March 12 over 4 ¾f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Time To Prophet carrying 130lbs at $13. First up last campaign 2nd in a small field at Mackay 3yo Hcp on March 10 2025 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 1.4 len behind Power Of Katie with 136lbs at $6. Sure to be ready to run well. 3rd Pick 3 Head Honcho Jockey: Todd Banks Trainer: Ray Hermann J: Todd Banks T: Ray Hermann	143	-	-	-	5%
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last preparation ran last of 8 at Cairns Bm68 on March 12 over 4 ¾f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Time To Prophet carrying 130lbs at $13. First up last campaign 2nd in a small field at Mackay 3yo Hcp on March 10 2025 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 1.4 len behind Power Of Katie with 136lbs at $6. Sure to be ready to run well.

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