AU - Cloncurry - Race 6

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Class 1

Dirt

GOOD

17.4K

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Verdict

HOLY HOLY HOLY (6) looks the one to beat after missing by a nose in a BM50 at Longreach, where she began awkwardly, settled well back and still finished strongly as favourite. Her 6f record is a major positive and the earlier Emerald run had enough interference to be treated kindly. RED CODE (1) resumes as a clear danger, with solid 6f credentials and a Mt Isa fourth that had merit after early crowding and keenness. ZOUSTRONG (3) returns from a break with BM55 form around him, though his latest efforts came with slow starts and some tractability concerns. SHE'S GOT LYRICS (10) is the reliable place-and-win threat, bringing back-to-back placings in Benchmark races and a sound record with Chris Whiteley back aboard.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Went within a nose of winning a Benchmark 50 at Longreach last start, settling well back after an awkward beginning and finishing strongly behind Valiant Joan. The Emerald seventh prior was better than it reads, with a slow start, tightening and a held-up passage all against her. Proven at 6f and the one to beat. 1st Pick 6 Holy Holy Holy Jockey: Robert Faehr Trainer: Bevan Johnson J: Robert Faehr T: Bevan Johnson	159	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Went within a nose of winning a Benchmark 50 at Longreach last start, settling well back after an awkward beginning and finishing strongly behind Valiant Joan. The Emerald seventh prior was better than it reads, with a slow start, tightening and a held-up passage all against her. Proven at 6f and the one to beat.
1	Returns from a three-month break after finishing fourth at Mt Isa, beaten just over two lengths as favourite behind Magic Anderson. He was bumped at the start, raced keenly early and still picked up nicely from well back, so there was merit in the run. If he returns sharp enough, he is a major player. 2nd Pick 1 Red Code Jockey: Brooke Stower Trainer: Tanya Parry J: Brooke Stower T: Tanya Parry	155	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Returns from a three-month break after finishing fourth at Mt Isa, beaten just over two lengths as favourite behind Magic Anderson. He was bumped at the start, raced keenly early and still picked up nicely from well back, so there was merit in the run. If he returns sharp enough, he is a major player.
3	Returns from a four-month break after a seventh at Alpha in Benchmark 55 grade, beaten just under three lengths after being slow away and laying in late. He had earlier run third at Longreach over 7f, where he was well supported but covered ground and only battled on. Must begin better, but he has the right class profile. 3rd Pick 3 Zoustrong Jockey: Chris Bryen Trainer: Toni Schofield J: Chris Bryen T: Toni Schofield	122	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Returns from a four-month break after a seventh at Alpha in Benchmark 55 grade, beaten just under three lengths after being slow away and laying in late. He had earlier run third at Longreach over 7f, where he was well supported but covered ground and only battled on. Must begin better, but he has the right class profile.

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