AU - Coffs Harbour - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

21.5K

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Verdict

SORRENTI (5) brings the best form to the table and should prove too good for this average bunch. Gripped on late in the heavy (10) going with a solid third over 6 ¼f at Ballina. At his top now and ticks plenty of boxes from the good gate. ZWEIGELT (6) caught the eye first up from the outside gate with a narrow fourth over 7 ?f at Grafton. Blinkers go on for this in a fairly ordinary Maiden. Top-three contender. BIRDY GIRL (7) placed two back over this track and trip, then drifted back again in a slowly run contest with a battling eighth over 7f at Tuncurry. Will relish the claim and solid tempo. Place best. LA REGINA (8) fifth up for this and will appreciate the firming surface. Stalked the speed and closed strongly to secure third over 7 ?f at Grafton. Gets in light again and is expected to take a hand in the fin finish.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield, 2nd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Grafton on July 24 over 5f, 2.5 len behind I Am Steffi carrying 130lbs at $1.95. Second-up 3rd in a small field in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Ballina on August 11 over 6 ¼f, in the wet, 1.4 len behind Tsunuki with 130lbs at $1.55. Capable of a better showing. Looks to find his race today. 1st Pick 5 Sorrenti Jockey: Ashley Morgan Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Ashley Morgan T: Matthew Dunn	156	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield, 2nd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Grafton on July 24 over 5f, 2.5 len behind I Am Steffi carrying 130lbs at $1.95. Second-up 3rd in a small field in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Ballina on August 11 over 6 ¼f, in the wet, 1.4 len behind Tsunuki with 130lbs at $1.55. Capable of a better showing. Looks to find his race today.
6	Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 9 in a Mdn at Grafton on August 18 over 7f, slow going 0.8 len behind Sunset Trail with 129lbs at $5. Previously second-up 5th of 13 in a Ctry Mdn at Grafton on February 19 over 5f, 2.75 len behind Referees carrying 129lbs at $3. Blinkers go on and shapes as the main danger. 2nd Pick 6 Zweigelt Jockey: Andrew Mallyon Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Andrew Mallyon T: Matthew Dunn	185	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 9 in a Mdn at Grafton on August 18 over 7f, slow going 0.8 len behind Sunset Trail with 129lbs at $5. Previously second-up 5th of 13 in a Ctry Mdn at Grafton on February 19 over 5f, 2.75 len behind Referees carrying 129lbs at $3. Blinkers go on and shapes as the main danger.
7	Most recently got back early 8th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Tuncurry on August 24 over 7f, slow going 5.5 len behind Written About carrying 126lbs at $9. The run before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 14 in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at this track on August 7 over 7f, on a slow track, long-neck behind Miss Midas Touch carrying 121lbs at $16. Ready to peak after four runs back and can bounce back. 3rd Pick 7 Birdy Girl Jockey: Bailie Baker Trainer: Grant Prosser J: Bailie Baker T: Grant Prosser	151	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Most recently got back early 8th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Tuncurry on August 24 over 7f, slow going 5.5 len behind Written About carrying 126lbs at $9. The run before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 14 in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at this track on August 7 over 7f, on a slow track, long-neck behind Miss Midas Touch carrying 121lbs at $16. Ready to peak after four runs back and can bounce back.

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