AU - Bathurst - Race 3

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Class 1

Turf

SOFT 7

19.1K

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Verdict

ONE RUN WON (3) raced handy into the straight but didn't run out a strong 7f at the Illawarra Grange last start. Best guide is two back over 6 ¼f at Newcastle when in the frame in a Class 1. That form reads nicely in a race of this quality. GEM TYCOON (4) worked home impressively to be beaten just 0.6 lengths last time out over 5 ½f at this track. Perfectly placed over an extra ½f at the third run back from a spell. Just needs luck from an outside gate to be right in the finish. NAFANUA (6) extracted from a pocket to close well and grab third when resuming over 5 ¾f at Illawarra Grange recently. Lightly raced mare who should be a key contender coming back a little in grade today. WRITTEN GOLD (1) returns from a three-month break for new trainer Sharon Jeffries. A five-year-old who has had a lot of issues and only been to the races six times. Best form puts him right in contention. BRASS MONKEYS (5) is a chance dropping back from 7f to his pet distance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Illawarra Grange on July 30 over 7 ¼f, 3.5 len behind Cobra Club carrying 127lbs at $13. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Newcastle on July 14 over 6 ¼f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Nuns Chorus with 127lbs at $8. Key runner back in a country Class 1 with the blinkers going on. 1st Pick 3 One Run Won Jockey: Molly Bourke Trainer: John Sargent J: Molly Bourke T: John Sargent	113	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Illawarra Grange on July 30 over 7 ¼f, 3.5 len behind Cobra Club carrying 127lbs at $13. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Newcastle on July 14 over 6 ¼f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Nuns Chorus with 127lbs at $8. Key runner back in a country Class 1 with the blinkers going on.
4	Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Goulburn on July 3 over 5 ½f, slow going 3 len behind Dancer's Delight carrying 134lbs at $13. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at this track on July 28 over 5 ½f, 0.6 len behind Rileycat with 126lbs at $6.50. One of the major players. 2nd Pick 4 Gem Tycoon Jockey: Winona Costin Trainer: Richard & Will Freedman J: Winona Costin T: Richard & Will Freedman	128	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Goulburn on July 3 over 5 ½f, slow going 3 len behind Dancer's Delight carrying 134lbs at $13. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at this track on July 28 over 5 ½f, 0.6 len behind Rileycat with 126lbs at $6.50. One of the major players.
6	Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 9 at Illawarra Grange on July 30 over 5 ¾f, 3.5 len behind Capture Me carrying 121lbs at $12. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Goulburn on February 27 over 6f, slow going 4 len behind Rambova carrying 127lbs at $2.90. Fitter and worth following up. 3rd Pick 6 Nafanua Jockey: Jett Newman Trainer: Bjorn Baker J: Jett Newman T: Bjorn Baker	158	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 9 at Illawarra Grange on July 30 over 5 ¾f, 3.5 len behind Capture Me carrying 121lbs at $12. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Goulburn on February 27 over 6f, slow going 4 len behind Rambova carrying 127lbs at $2.90. Fitter and worth following up.

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