AU - Cloncurry - Race 5

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

OPEN

Dirt

GOOD

19.2K

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Verdict

DOLLARS (3) has the strongest winning case after putting four lengths on a small Mt Isa Quality field despite being an outside chance in betting and racing wide. He is proven around 1m, with three wins and two placings from six attempts, and that makes him the one they have to beat. DARK HARMONY (8) is the clear danger, having started odds-on and won by six and a half lengths in a BM60 at Mt Isa, though his lack of a win from eleven runs at this distance means he may be more of a place prospect. DEFERENTIAL (7) brings honest fourths from Longreach and Birdsville, gets significant weight relief from 137lbs to 123lbs and had excuses wide last time. In the mix. SCORCHED LAND (2) is a reliable place hope after a luckless Longreach second and has already won at this track.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Made a sharp statement at Mt Isa last start, winning a Quality over 7 ¼f by four lengths from Zephirine despite racing wide and being an outside chance in the betting. That was a strong rebound from his Coffs Harbour fifth on soft ground, and his record around 1m is a major asset with three wins and two placings from six runs. Harder company now, but his profile is the strongest in the race. 1st Pick 3 Dollars Jockey: Nor Yadi Trainer: Emma Morton J: Nor Yadi T: Emma Morton	179	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Made a sharp statement at Mt Isa last start, winning a Quality over 7 ¼f by four lengths from Zephirine despite racing wide and being an outside chance in the betting. That was a strong rebound from his Coffs Harbour fifth on soft ground, and his record around 1m is a major asset with three wins and two placings from six runs. Harder company now, but his profile is the strongest in the race.
8	Powered away at Mt Isa last start, winning a Benchmark 60 by six and a half lengths from The Wellian as an odds-on favourite. That followed a sound Winton third when wide throughout and beaten just over a length by Call Out. Distance record is not perfect, but he is a major threat. 2nd Pick 8 Dark Harmony Jockey: William Galloway Trainer: Tanya Parry J: William Galloway T: Tanya Parry	85	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Powered away at Mt Isa last start, winning a Benchmark 60 by six and a half lengths from The Wellian as an odds-on favourite. That followed a sound Winton third when wide throughout and beaten just over a length by Call Out. Distance record is not perfect, but he is a major threat.
7	Had excuses when fourth in a 3yo+ Class 5 at Longreach last start, settling back and racing wide throughout before finishing just over four lengths from Schmoozer. His Birdsville fourth in a Benchmark 65 was solid enough after also racing wide and keenly. The mile remains a query, but he has enough recent honesty for the placings. 3rd Pick 7 Deferential Jockey: Matthew Gray Trainer: Toni Schofield J: Matthew Gray T: Toni Schofield	123	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Had excuses when fourth in a 3yo+ Class 5 at Longreach last start, settling back and racing wide throughout before finishing just over four lengths from Schmoozer. His Birdsville fourth in a Benchmark 65 was solid enough after also racing wide and keenly. The mile remains a query, but he has enough recent honesty for the placings.

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