AU - Barcaldine - Race 2

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

10.7K

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Verdict

POTESTAS (9) finished strongly last start when third over 5f at this track, beaten by just over a length, and he continues to build up his fitness. He drops further in class here, and will have the services of Paul Hamblin this time, which is always a plus in this area. On top. STEP TO SUCCESS (4) resumes from a long spell of well over a year, and she makes her debut from the local Bevan Johnson stable. The market will be the best guide for this former talented mare. BOOM BOOM BAY (1) is fresh up for a new local trainer, and he will find the company here more to his liking. He comes to hand quickly and can take this out. IMMINENT BOOM (2) was well supported last time when finishing third over 6f at Longreach, and he is capable of going one better in a similar contest. VALIANT JOAN (6) scored two starts ago and she was not far away last start when finishing sixth here. She slides back slightly in class, and she can bounce straight back into the money.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
9	Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 8 at this track Bm55 on May 2 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Blanc De Noir with 123lbs at $7. The run before that 6th of 8 at Blackall Bm55 on April 18 over 5 ¼f, 9 len behind Valiant Joan carrying 126lbs at $3. Can improve again. One of the chief contenders. 1st Pick 9 Potestas Jockey: Paul Hamblin Trainer: Patrick O'toole J: Paul Hamblin T: Patrick O'toole	145	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 8 at this track Bm55 on May 2 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Blanc De Noir with 123lbs at $7. The run before that 6th of 8 at Blackall Bm55 on April 18 over 5 ¼f, 9 len behind Valiant Joan carrying 126lbs at $3. Can improve again. One of the chief contenders.
4	Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Charleville Bm50 November 5 2024 over 6f, 16 len behind Dreyfus carrying 129lbs at $4. On debut third of 11 at Townsville 2&3yo Mdn June 13 2024 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Roth 'N' Bubble with 128lbs at $4.50. Ready to rumble fresh. 2nd Pick 4 Step To Success Jockey: Tom Orr Trainer: Bevan Johnson J: Tom Orr T: Bevan Johnson	102	-	-	-	5%
Analysis Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Charleville Bm50 November 5 2024 over 6f, 16 len behind Dreyfus carrying 129lbs at $4. On debut third of 11 at Townsville 2&3yo Mdn June 13 2024 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Roth 'N' Bubble with 128lbs at $4.50. Ready to rumble fresh.
1	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Rockhampton Bm60 February 24 over 7f, soft track, 14 len behind Our Heart Throb carrying 130lbs at $20. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl1-Sw November 8 over 6f, 10 len behind Now Is The Hour carrying 126lbs at $26. Should be right in the mix. 3rd Pick 1 Boom Boom Ray Jockey: Maddie Mankelow Trainer: Toni Schofield J: Maddie Mankelow T: Toni Schofield	172	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Rockhampton Bm60 February 24 over 7f, soft track, 14 len behind Our Heart Throb carrying 130lbs at $20. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl1-Sw November 8 over 6f, 10 len behind Now Is The Hour carrying 126lbs at $26. Should be right in the mix.

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