AU - Cairns - Race 1

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

4.7f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 7

16.1K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

JUST A DUCHESS (7) has changed stables and returns from an 82-day break. Did a reasonable job to be beaten just over four lengths on debut at Doomben to launch the last prep. Trialled well recently and looks set to make an immediate impact for the new yard. SMART 'N' LOUD (4) has not appeared since showing pace then hanging on well for third on debut over this course and distance on 12 March. Capable of taking this out with a bit of natural improvement expected. ANY NEWS (1) returns from a 15-week break. Beaten a long neck here at today's journey at his latest appearance. Opened last prep with a placing so expect he will be up for this. Market watch on WATEGO'S BAY (9) lining up for the first time. LILSISTERDON'TCHA (5) has raced handy but not quite found the line as hoped in her last couple of longer trips at Mackay. Can improve dropping back in distance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Not seen since she finished last of 10 at Eagle Farm in the LR Dalrello May 2 over 5f, on heavy track, 20 len behind The Next Episode carrying 121lbs at $201. On debut ninth of 11 at Doomben 2yo Mdn-Sw April 15 over 5 ½f, 4.5 len behind Hidden Whisper with 123lbs at $31. Finds an easier race to launch this prep. 1st Pick 7 Just A Duchess Jockey: Ben Kennedy Trainer: Georgina Holt J: Ben Kennedy T: Georgina Holt	142	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Not seen since she finished last of 10 at Eagle Farm in the LR Dalrello May 2 over 5f, on heavy track, 20 len behind The Next Episode carrying 121lbs at $201. On debut ninth of 11 at Doomben 2yo Mdn-Sw April 15 over 5 ½f, 4.5 len behind Hidden Whisper with 123lbs at $31. Finds an easier race to launch this prep.
3	Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd in a small field at Townsville 2yo Mdn on June 28 over 6f, slow going neck behind Heart Of Vienna carrying 129lbs at $7.50. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Townsville 2yo Mdn on June 16 over 5f, 1.2 len behind Vierata with 126lbs at $41. Shapes as one of the key chances. 2nd Pick 3 Monday Close Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Tasha Chambers J: Non Runner T: Tasha Chambers	174	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd in a small field at Townsville 2yo Mdn on June 28 over 6f, slow going neck behind Heart Of Vienna carrying 129lbs at $7.50. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Townsville 2yo Mdn on June 16 over 5f, 1.2 len behind Vierata with 126lbs at $41. Shapes as one of the key chances.
4	Resuming after a break, only one run when raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 4 ¾f, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Carlando with 128lbs at $6. Key chance on his return. 3rd Pick 4 Smart 'n' Loud Jockey: Masayuki Abe Trainer: Trevor & Peter Rowe J: Masayuki Abe T: Trevor & Peter Rowe	70	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Resuming after a break, only one run when raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 4 ¾f, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Carlando with 128lbs at $6. Key chance on his return.

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