AU - Barcaldine - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

6.5f

Class 6

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

INQUISITIVE LEGEND (10) has not run a bad race this prep, and she showed good early speed to finish second last start over 6f here just over 2 weeks ago. She has a superior gate this time, and in a similar field, she can go one better. REGAL JUDGEMENT (7) remained unbeaten in 2 starts over this trip with an impressive win by well over 3 lengths here 17 days ago. He steps up in class, but will carry 6lbs less, so he can repeat the dose. LITTLE COINTREAU (6) has been consistent with back-to-back placings, most recently finishing second over 1m at this track as the favourite. He looks close to breaking through and gets his chance in a suitable race. BOLD SMUGGLER (1) beat a few of his rivals here last time out, and with only an extra 3lbs to carry, he will be hard to hold out again. AMBASSADORS (5) is also in solid form with consecutive runner-up efforts, including one on the Gold Coast Poly just over 7 weeks ago. This is easier, and from the ace draw, he can't be ruled out.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Racing well recently. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at this track Cl6-Sw on May 2 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Bold Smuggler carrying 126lbs at $3.70. The start before that won by a neck at Blackall Cl3-Sw April 18 over 7f defeating Tapa Kick with 132lbs at $2.20. Key runner and should be in the finish. 1st Pick 10 Inquisitive Legend Jockey: Nikki Olzard Trainer: D Rewald J: Nikki Olzard T: D Rewald	112	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at this track Cl6-Sw on May 2 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Bold Smuggler carrying 126lbs at $3.70. The start before that won by a neck at Blackall Cl3-Sw April 18 over 7f defeating Tapa Kick with 132lbs at $2.20. Key runner and should be in the finish.
7	Second-up. First-up after four months scored a big 3.5 len win at this track Cl3-Sw May 2 over 6 ½f defeating Monday Choice carrying 132lbs at $10. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Mt Isa Mdn-Sw on April 12 2025 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Panda Drum with 131lbs at $3. Further improvement to come and is sure to be thereabouts. 2nd Pick 7 Regal Judgement Jockey: Tom Orr Trainer: Bevan Johnson J: Tom Orr T: Bevan Johnson	132	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months scored a big 3.5 len win at this track Cl3-Sw May 2 over 6 ½f defeating Monday Choice carrying 132lbs at $10. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Mt Isa Mdn-Sw on April 12 2025 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Panda Drum with 131lbs at $3. Further improvement to come and is sure to be thereabouts.
6	Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at this track Tok/Ors Heat on May 2 over 1m, long-neck behind Bold Hussar with 126lbs at $3.30. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Longreach Hcp on April 25 over 7f, 3 len behind Hurricane Thunder carrying 123lbs at $4.40. Expected to feature prominently again. 3rd Pick 6 Little Cointreau Jockey: Warwick Satherley Trainer: Clinton Austin J: Warwick Satherley T: Clinton Austin	238	-	-	-	39%	13/8
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at this track Tok/Ors Heat on May 2 over 1m, long-neck behind Bold Hussar with 126lbs at $3.30. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Longreach Hcp on April 25 over 7f, 3 len behind Hurricane Thunder carrying 123lbs at $4.40. Expected to feature prominently again.

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