AU - Barcaldine - Race 6

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Class 3

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

BETTA THAN PRESLEY (4) won fresh up at Rockhampton before finishing sixth at Mackay over 5 ¼f 18 days ago. He has not missed a cheque in 4 starts over 6f, and he will be peaking third up for this easier assignment, so he goes on top for us. SPEC OF SILVER (6) was a beaten favourite fresh at Blackall and then was only beaten by a short head here just over 2 weeks ago. She cops a tough gate, but she can still figure in the top 3. SMASHING ROSIE (9) resumes from a spell at a suitable level, and despite the wide gate, she is worth including in all top 4 combos. ZOUSTRONG (8) was a close-up second at Mackay last time over 6f, and he looks to be nearing peak fitness now. He benefits from a 4lbs claim, and he is another each-way chance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.6 len at Rockhampton Cl1 March 24 over 5 ¼f on a soft track defeating Tenner with 130lbs at $5. Second-up ran last in a small field at Mackay Bm62 on May 1 over 5 ¼f, 3 len behind Better Be Ready with 134lbs at $9.50. Terrific chance to return to form. 1st Pick 4 Betta Than Presley Jockey: Christopher Mciver Trainer: Raymond Williams J: Christopher Mciver T: Raymond Williams	112	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.6 len at Rockhampton Cl1 March 24 over 5 ¼f on a soft track defeating Tenner with 130lbs at $5. Second-up ran last in a small field at Mackay Bm62 on May 1 over 5 ¼f, 3 len behind Better Be Ready with 134lbs at $9.50. Terrific chance to return to form.
12	Most recently 4th of 10 at Longreach Bm55 on May 10 over 7f, 4.5 len behind Calyx Rose carrying 130lbs at $2.20. The run before that favourite, scored a big 4 len win at Longreach Clb April 25 over 6f defeating Imminent Boom carrying 129lbs at $1.90. Is right in this. 2nd Pick 12 Holy Holy Holy Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Bevan Johnson J: Non Runner T: Bevan Johnson	129	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Most recently 4th of 10 at Longreach Bm55 on May 10 over 7f, 4.5 len behind Calyx Rose carrying 130lbs at $2.20. The run before that favourite, scored a big 4 len win at Longreach Clb April 25 over 6f defeating Imminent Boom carrying 129lbs at $1.90. Is right in this.
6	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 8 at Blackall Bm55 on April 18 over 5 ¼f, 2 len behind Valiant Joan carrying 134lbs at $2.40. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track Bm55 on May 2 over 5f, head behind Blanc De Noir carrying 134lbs at $7. Ech way claims. 3rd Pick 6 Spec Of Silver Jockey: Michael Heagney Trainer: Patrick O'toole J: Michael Heagney T: Patrick O'toole	88	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 8 at Blackall Bm55 on April 18 over 5 ¼f, 2 len behind Valiant Joan carrying 134lbs at $2.40. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track Bm55 on May 2 over 5f, head behind Blanc De Noir carrying 134lbs at $7. Ech way claims.

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