AU - Bathurst - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 7

19.1K

VIEW

Verdict

HEEZA STEVE (7) did a great job to finish second on a heavy track at Gosford two back. Poor effort at Newcastle six days ago but can be forgiven one bad run. Back sharply in trip but that form displayed two starts ago puts him at top billing. FAWLTY AFFAIRS (3) loomed up at the corner but didn't quite finish his race off last time out over 6 ½f at Scone. Fitter for two runs back from a spell - just has to handle the going to be a major player. AZUCAR (1) got too far back and was never in contention recently over 5 ½f at Forbes. Placed two back over this distance on a soft surface. Should give a good account. FORGIVE ME FATHER (6) was well in commission on debut last start over 5 ?f at the Canberra Acton but had no luck in running and can be forgiven the failure. Draws the fence and deserves another chance. Debutant COOL AZA DUDE (2) trialled well for Gary Portelli recently and is worth monitoring for market confidence.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Most recently ran last of 10 at Hawkesbury on August 11 over 7 ½f, slow going 10 len behind Rapid Revenue carrying 126lbs at $101. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Gosford on July 18 over 1m, in the wet, 1.5 len behind Zenmode with 125lbs at $14. The good heavy track performance two back at Gosford is the key form reference. 1st Pick 7 Heeza Steve Jockey: Olivia Chambers Trainer: Mitchell & Desiree Kearney J: Olivia Chambers T: Mitchell & Desiree Kearney	144	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Most recently ran last of 10 at Hawkesbury on August 11 over 7 ½f, slow going 10 len behind Rapid Revenue carrying 126lbs at $101. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Gosford on July 18 over 1m, in the wet, 1.5 len behind Zenmode with 125lbs at $14. The good heavy track performance two back at Gosford is the key form reference.
3	Third-up today. First-up ran last of 8 at Hawkesbury on July 19 over 5 ½f, slow going 6 len behind Viva Macaco with 125lbs at $16. Last start 5th of 14 at Scone on July 31 over 6 ½f, 2.5 len behind Courthezon with 125lbs at $16. Leading hope this time. 2nd Pick 3 Fawlty Affairs Jockey: Teaque Gould Trainer: Richard & Will Freedman J: Teaque Gould T: Richard & Will Freedman	145	-	-	-	48%	11/10
Analysis Third-up today. First-up ran last of 8 at Hawkesbury on July 19 over 5 ½f, slow going 6 len behind Viva Macaco with 125lbs at $16. Last start 5th of 14 at Scone on July 31 over 6 ½f, 2.5 len behind Courthezon with 125lbs at $16. Leading hope this time.
1	Most recently 7th of 12 at Forbes on August 2 over 5 ½f, 5 len behind Colly Blue with 127lbs at $20. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Warren on July 21 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Time To Commit carrying 125lbs at $14. Nicely placed and gets his chance to bounce back. 3rd Pick 1 Azucar Jockey: Jess Del Frari Trainer: Melissa Harrison J: Jess Del Frari T: Melissa Harrison	145	-	-	-	42%	7/5
Analysis Most recently 7th of 12 at Forbes on August 2 over 5 ½f, 5 len behind Colly Blue with 127lbs at $20. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Warren on July 21 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Time To Commit carrying 125lbs at $14. Nicely placed and gets his chance to bounce back.

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