AU - Barcaldine - Race 2

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Class 3

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

SMASHING ROSIE (3) settled well back last start and wasn't disgraced when 4 lengths from the winner in sixth over 6 ½f at Mackay. Gets some weight off with the claim and draws the inside marble. Beautifully placed against this line-up and is sure to prove tough to beat. YOU KAY SQUEEZE (4) has progressed nicely in her last couple of runs. Finished second at Longreach two starts back then scored by 1.4 lengths as favourite last time out over 7f at Clermont. Meeting a tougher field but on current form she is right in contention. BETTA THAN PRESLEY (1) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by 1.75 lengths over 6f at Emerald. That continued the good form this campaign, with two wins from five runs. Solid top-three chance. The well-related ARMSTRONG BAY (7) (half to Listed winner and 2xG3 placed Inn Keeper) drifted well back last start then wound up strongly to finish fourth, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 6 ?f at Emerald. One of the main contenders.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Third-up today. First-up favourite, won by 1.1 len at this track Cl3-Sw May 19 over 6f in soft going defeating I'm Zac with 126lbs at $3.70. Second-up 6th of 9 at Mackay Cl3-Sw on June 11 over 6 ½f, 4 len behind Determination with 128lbs at $3. Big chance on the first-up form. 1st Pick 3 Smashing Rosie Jockey: Amie Meissner Trainer: Toni Schofield J: Amie Meissner T: Toni Schofield	247	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up favourite, won by 1.1 len at this track Cl3-Sw May 19 over 6f in soft going defeating I'm Zac with 126lbs at $3.70. Second-up 6th of 9 at Mackay Cl3-Sw on June 11 over 6 ½f, 4 len behind Determination with 128lbs at $3. Big chance on the first-up form.
4	Last start favourite, won by 1.4 len at Clermont Bm55 June 20 over 7f defeating Hutt Street with 131lbs at $2.40. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Longreach Cl3-Sw on June 15 over 7f, 1.0 len behind Monday Choice carrying 126lbs at $3.90. Finds a suitable race and is expected to be in the finish again. 2nd Pick 4 You Kay Squeeze Jockey: Paul Hamblin Trainer: Henry Forster J: Paul Hamblin T: Henry Forster	134	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Last start favourite, won by 1.4 len at Clermont Bm55 June 20 over 7f defeating Hutt Street with 131lbs at $2.40. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Longreach Cl3-Sw on June 15 over 7f, 1.0 len behind Monday Choice carrying 126lbs at $3.90. Finds a suitable race and is expected to be in the finish again.
1	Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Emerald Bm65 June 29 over 6f defeating Tipsy Tiger carrying 133lbs at $6. The run before that ran second last of 9 at Mackay Cl3-Sw on June 11 over 6 ½f, 5.5 len behind Determination carrying 129lbs at $26. Talented type who is expected to run well. 3rd Pick 1 Betta Than Presley Jockey: Nikki Olzard Trainer: Raymond Williams J: Nikki Olzard T: Raymond Williams	236	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Emerald Bm65 June 29 over 6f defeating Tipsy Tiger carrying 133lbs at $6. The run before that ran second last of 9 at Mackay Cl3-Sw on June 11 over 6 ½f, 5.5 len behind Determination carrying 129lbs at $26. Talented type who is expected to run well.

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