AU - Bowen - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

TOUCH BASE (1) led into the straight last start over 5f at Townsville but could not sustain the pressure and finished sixth. Should be poised just off the lead and expecting a better showing with the 3lbs claim. FORMAL AFFAIR (5) broke her maiden last start over 4 ¾f at Cairns, scoring by 0.6 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Big chance to win again. MISSILE BABY (4) returns from a spell of five months and did score first-up when last in work at Rockhampton over 5 ½f. Lines up for the first time for the Kevin J Miller stable and may run a race while fresh. THE HOUSE (3) saluted at Mackay on debut and winning hoop Olivera retains the ride. Can go back-to-back to start the career.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	At the latest run couldn't go on with it, 6th of 8 in a 3&4yo Hcp at Townsville on September 8 over 5f, 6 len behind Briginshaw carrying 112lbs at $4.80. The race before that 9th of 11 in a 3yo Hcp at Doomben on August 22 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Maria Clara with 117lbs at $17. Terrific chance to return to form. 1st Pick 1 Touch Base Jockey: Amy Graham Trainer: Kris Thomas J: Amy Graham T: Kris Thomas	211	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis At the latest run couldn't go on with it, 6th of 8 in a 3&4yo Hcp at Townsville on September 8 over 5f, 6 len behind Briginshaw carrying 112lbs at $4.80. The race before that 9th of 11 in a 3yo Hcp at Doomben on August 22 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Maria Clara with 117lbs at $17. Terrific chance to return to form.
5	Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Kilcoy on August 10 over 6f, on a slow track, 4 len behind La Premiere with 123lbs at $3.40. Second run from a spell came from midfield and won by 0.6 len in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Cairns on August 28 over 4 ¾f defeating Nicco Nota Fighter with 123lbs at $3.60. Impressed last start. Heading the right way and should measure up again. 2nd Pick 5 Formal Affair Jockey: Ben Kennedy Trainer: Tom Button J: Ben Kennedy T: Tom Button	172	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Kilcoy on August 10 over 6f, on a slow track, 4 len behind La Premiere with 123lbs at $3.40. Second run from a spell came from midfield and won by 0.6 len in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Cairns on August 28 over 4 ¾f defeating Nicco Nota Fighter with 123lbs at $3.60. Impressed last start. Heading the right way and should measure up again.
4	Resuming after a five month break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Rockhampton Cap Yrlng 2yo April 12 over 6f, soft track, 9 len behind Swift Dragon carrying 121lbs at $21. At her first start won by head Rockhampton 2yo Hcp March 24 over 5 ½f slow track defeating Coal Seam with 121lbs at $12. Don't disregard. 3rd Pick 4 Missile Baby Jockey: Nikki Olzard Trainer: Kevin J Miller J: Nikki Olzard T: Kevin J Miller	115	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Resuming after a five month break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Rockhampton Cap Yrlng 2yo April 12 over 6f, soft track, 9 len behind Swift Dragon carrying 121lbs at $21. At her first start won by head Rockhampton 2yo Hcp March 24 over 5 ½f slow track defeating Coal Seam with 121lbs at $12. Don't disregard.

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