AU - Cloncurry - Race 2

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Benchmark

Dirt

GOOD

11.9K

VIEW

Verdict

PANDA DRUM (4) brings the most persuasive winning case after scoring in a BM55 at Emerald, where he led and held Final Comment by a nose. The return of Chris Whiteley is a clear plus given their two-from-two record together, and his broader season profile is strong enough to absorb a small query coming back to 7f. MAKANUI (2) has been highly consistent, with two recent thirds at BM60 and BM55 level, and his record at this venue gives him a solid hope despite rising from picnic company. MAYOR OF KINGSTON (7) was beaten as favourite at Ewan but has placed four times from five starts this season and returns to a more suitable 7f set-up. CRYPTOLOGY (6) backs up quickly after a Richmond Qld placing and keeps producing honest minor-money form. Include in multiples.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Comes through a determined Benchmark 55 win at Emerald, leading and holding Final Comment by a nose in a tight finish. The run prior at Prairie was plain, but he was tightened passing the 6f and quickly put that behind him. Profiles as the one to beat. 1st Pick 4 Panda Drum Jockey: Chris Whiteley Trainer: Mark Oates J: Chris Whiteley T: Mark Oates	126	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Comes through a determined Benchmark 55 win at Emerald, leading and holding Final Comment by a nose in a tight finish. The run prior at Prairie was plain, but he was tightened passing the 6f and quickly put that behind him. Profiles as the one to beat.
2	Has been holding his form well, placing at his past two in a Benchmark 60 at Twin Hills and a Benchmark 55 at Winton, both times starting near the top of betting. He steps up from picnic company, but the grade drop and 3lbs claim help offset that. The rise from picnic company is noted, but he rates strongly. 2nd Pick 2 Makanui Jockey: Samantha Pointon Trainer: Shryn Gabriel-Royes J: Samantha Pointon T: Shryn Gabriel-Royes	100	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Has been holding his form well, placing at his past two in a Benchmark 60 at Twin Hills and a Benchmark 55 at Winton, both times starting near the top of betting. He steps up from picnic company, but the grade drop and 3lbs claim help offset that. The rise from picnic company is noted, but he rates strongly.
7	Ran third as favourite at Ewan over 1 ¹/16m, moving up before battling on to be beaten four and a half lengths. His Atherton fifth before that was sound enough, beaten just under four lengths, and he now returns to 7f where he has already won. Strong chance to bounce back. 3rd Pick 7 Mayor Of Kingston Jockey: Adam Sewell Trainer: Lachie Manzelmann J: Adam Sewell T: Lachie Manzelmann	158	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Ran third as favourite at Ewan over 1 ¹/16m, moving up before battling on to be beaten four and a half lengths. His Atherton fifth before that was sound enough, beaten just under four lengths, and he now returns to 7f where he has already won. Strong chance to bounce back.

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