AU - Barcaldine - Race 3

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

SOOPAT (1) continues to race consistently this prep on the picnic circuit, including a solid third over 5f at Mt Isa last start. He has genuine early speed and he will benefit from a 4lbs claim this time. Stick with him on top. MAGICAL SLIPPER (2) had no luck in her penultimate start, and then just battled on the tight Quilpie circuit last time out. Expect something better on her home track this time. Each-way. NORTHUMBRIA (4) resumed with a tiring effort over 5 ½f at Rockhampton a fortnight ago after working forward early. He normally improves with racing, and with 12lbs less to carry here, he can figure in the top 4. BONDURANT (3) needed his fresh run at Flinton badly, and he failed to fire in his first run from the local Patrick O'Toole stable. Include in all top 4 combos to be safe. FLYING RUPERT (9) returned from a spell last start and will take benefit from that outing. He has the coveted pole position this time, and in an even field, he can spice up any combos.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Mt Isa Sw on April 25 over 5f, 7 len behind Revolt carrying 138lbs at $10. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Blackall Hcp on April 18 over 5 ¼f, long-neck behind Rush Hour with 131lbs at $2.90. Worth plenty of thought. 1st Pick 1 Soopat Jockey: Mitch Goring Trainer: Bevan Johnson J: Mitch Goring T: Bevan Johnson	196	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Mt Isa Sw on April 25 over 5f, 7 len behind Revolt carrying 138lbs at $10. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Blackall Hcp on April 18 over 5 ¼f, long-neck behind Rush Hour with 131lbs at $2.90. Worth plenty of thought.
2	At the latest run 5th of 10 at Quilpie Hcp on May 9 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Peshwa with 128lbs at $7. The race before that 5th of 9 at Longreach Hcp on April 13 over 6f, 7 len behind Mistrey Emperor with 123lbs at $6. Each way claims. 2nd Pick 2 Magical Slipper Jockey: Tom Orr Trainer: Bevan Johnson J: Tom Orr T: Bevan Johnson	208	-	-	-	25%
Analysis At the latest run 5th of 10 at Quilpie Hcp on May 9 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Peshwa with 128lbs at $7. The race before that 5th of 9 at Longreach Hcp on April 13 over 6f, 7 len behind Mistrey Emperor with 123lbs at $6. Each way claims.
4	Second-up. First-up after five months sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Rockhampton Bm70 on May 5 over 5 ½f, 7 len behind Don Pedro with 134lbs at $18. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Rockhampton 0 - 55 on April 12 2025 over 6f, slow going 1.1 len behind The Brill Building carrying 132lbs at $5. Rates highly and should improve sharply. 3rd Pick 4 Northumbria Jockey: Maddie Mankelow Trainer: Toni Schofield J: Maddie Mankelow T: Toni Schofield	193	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Rockhampton Bm70 on May 5 over 5 ½f, 7 len behind Don Pedro with 134lbs at $18. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Rockhampton 0 - 55 on April 12 2025 over 6f, slow going 1.1 len behind The Brill Building carrying 132lbs at $5. Rates highly and should improve sharply.

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