AU - Bathurst - Race 2

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 7

19.1K

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Verdict

FARCOLO (3) is back after an 18-week spell. Opened last prep with a placing at Canberra then contested three stakes races and struggled at that level. Portelli comes here in search of a soft kill to launch this prep and he probably gets it. CELESTIAL GRACE (2) has been about the mark in her two runs this prep at provincial level, the latest an even fifth over 6 ½f at the Illawarra Grange circuit. Back in grade and enjoys a lovely run from the inside stall. Looks the obvious threat. MAYSUN (5) has not appeared since a moderate fifth on debut over 5f at Canberra in April. In good hands and should make progress this time in work. BOUJEE GOLD (7) battled on fairly without threatening when fresh from a spell over this distance at Goulburn recently. Open to plenty of improvement. MOROSINI (6) has switched from Bjorn Baker to Ciaron Maher and returns from a five-month spell. Raced just once and did a fair job at Gosford. Should give a good account.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Filly back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Randwick in the LR Fernhill April 11 over 1m, 7 len behind Diameter with 122lbs at $51. First up last campaign third of 8 at Canberra Opalpreview February 20 over 5f, 3 len behind Music Time carrying 120lbs at $5.50. Looks to have a decent class edge on this field. 1st Pick 3 Farcolo Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Gary Portelli J: Non Runner T: Gary Portelli	152	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Filly back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Randwick in the LR Fernhill April 11 over 1m, 7 len behind Diameter with 122lbs at $51. First up last campaign third of 8 at Canberra Opalpreview February 20 over 5f, 3 len behind Music Time carrying 120lbs at $5.50. Looks to have a decent class edge on this field.
2	Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 12 at Kembla Grange on July 16 over 6f, 3 len behind Stakeholder with 117lbs at $21. Last start 5th of 7 at Illawarra Grange on July 30 over 6 ½f, 2.5 len behind Clanwilliam carrying 117lbs at $5.50. Racing well. Poses a genuine threat. 2nd Pick 2 Celestial Grace Jockey: Robyn Freeman Trainer: Gary Portelli J: Robyn Freeman T: Gary Portelli	129	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 12 at Kembla Grange on July 16 over 6f, 3 len behind Stakeholder with 117lbs at $21. Last start 5th of 7 at Illawarra Grange on July 30 over 6 ½f, 2.5 len behind Clanwilliam carrying 117lbs at $5.50. Racing well. Poses a genuine threat.
5	Resumes from a spell after only one run when 5th of 8 at Canberra on April 17 over 5f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Isn't She Autumn with 122lbs at $7. Might have more to offer this prep. 3rd Pick 5 Maysun Jockey: Tom Sherry Trainer: Peter Snowden J: Tom Sherry T: Peter Snowden	86	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Resumes from a spell after only one run when 5th of 8 at Canberra on April 17 over 5f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Isn't She Autumn with 122lbs at $7. Might have more to offer this prep.

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