AU - Coonabarabran - Race 2

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Class 3

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

TALAKAI (3) has returned in fine order this prep with a couple of narrow defeats, most recently as a $1.80 favourite over 7f at Coonamble when edged out in a four-way thriller. Scored third-up last prep on the Sunshine Coast. Expect her to be peaking today over her pet distance. EASY TRAPEZEE (5) scored a tough win two back over 6 ½f at Dubbo then gave away a start and couldn't make up ground over 7 ½f at Port Macquarie last time. Yet to prove himself at this sort of trip but does reunite with Shannen Llewellen who gets the best out of him. MARIOTA (4) came from midfield in a strung-out field to be beaten in a photo over 7f at Coonamble recently. Should be spot on at the third run back. NOBLE ONE (2) made it three wins from his last four outings when dominant over this trip at Coonamble a fortnight ago. Veteran with a new lease on life - do not underestimate. COELLA (6) is nearly two years without a win but recent efforts have been encouraging.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 10 in a Bm58 at Narromine on September 21 over 5 ½f, neck behind Nor Nor West carrying 132lbs at $4.80. Second-up 4th of 10 in a Baradine Bm66 at Coonamble on October 11 over 7f, long-neck behind News Bound carrying 125lbs at $1.80. At her best over the mile and she is cherry ripe for this. 1st Pick 3 Talakai Jockey: Clayton Gallagher Trainer: Brett Robb J: Clayton Gallagher T: Brett Robb	166	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 10 in a Bm58 at Narromine on September 21 over 5 ½f, neck behind Nor Nor West carrying 132lbs at $4.80. Second-up 4th of 10 in a Baradine Bm66 at Coonamble on October 11 over 7f, long-neck behind News Bound carrying 125lbs at $1.80. At her best over the mile and she is cherry ripe for this.
5	At the latest run 7th of 9 in a Cl3 at Port Macquarie on October 10 over 7 ½f, 6 len behind Dark Stratum carrying 122lbs at $4.60. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.6 len in a Cl1 at Dubbo on September 27 over 6 ½f defeating Midnight In Minori carrying 123lbs at $14. Small query at the mile but he should be thereabouts. 2nd Pick 5 Easy Trapezee Jockey: Shannen Llewellyn Trainer: Allan Kehoe J: Shannen Llewellyn T: Allan Kehoe	144	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis At the latest run 7th of 9 in a Cl3 at Port Macquarie on October 10 over 7 ½f, 6 len behind Dark Stratum carrying 122lbs at $4.60. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.6 len in a Cl1 at Dubbo on September 27 over 6 ½f defeating Midnight In Minori carrying 123lbs at $14. Small query at the mile but he should be thereabouts.
4	Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 12 in a Bm50 at Mudgee on October 3 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 0.6 len behind Brogans Creek carrying 134lbs at $3.70. Second run from a spell 2nd of 10 in a Baradine Bm66 at Coonamble on October 11 over 7f, nose behind News Bound with 121lbs at $11. Finished ahead of Talakai last time so he must be given a strong chance. 3rd Pick 4 Mariota Jockey: Serg Lisnyy Trainer: Kieren Hazelton J: Serg Lisnyy T: Kieren Hazelton	146	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 12 in a Bm50 at Mudgee on October 3 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 0.6 len behind Brogans Creek carrying 134lbs at $3.70. Second run from a spell 2nd of 10 in a Baradine Bm66 at Coonamble on October 11 over 7f, nose behind News Bound with 121lbs at $11. Finished ahead of Talakai last time so he must be given a strong chance.

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