AU - Cowra - Race 8

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

8.4f

OPEN

Turf

GOOD 4

24.1K

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Verdict

FOX APPEAL (3) thrown in the deep end when a battling eighth over 1m at Flemington. Earlier efforts were sound and he gets the right map favours today. Hard to stop. BLAZING GURU (13) progressed nicely second-up when she shouldered the 136lbs for a gritty second over 1m at Donald. Lightly raced mare with upside and the blinkers come off and the lugging bit goes on. Leading player. XCEPTIONAL FELLA (14) blinkers come off, and the winkers go on after he gripped on late to run fourth over 1 m at Moruya. Worthy contender from the draw. SHADOW DANE (8) holding his form and stays in the mix with the weight relief with Stiff's claim. Each way.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Came from last on the turn when 8th of 11 at Flemington Nmw on December 31 over 1m, 3 len behind Somewhere carrying 126lbs at $61. The race before that won by 1.75 len at Cooma Cooma Cup Bm75 December 6 over 1m defeating Ferrari Man carrying 133lbs at $1.80. Certainly worth another chance in this easier contest. 1st Pick 3 Fox Appeal Jockey: Nick Heywood Trainer: Craig Weeding J: Nick Heywood T: Craig Weeding	135	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Came from last on the turn when 8th of 11 at Flemington Nmw on December 31 over 1m, 3 len behind Somewhere carrying 126lbs at $61. The race before that won by 1.75 len at Cooma Cooma Cup Bm75 December 6 over 1m defeating Ferrari Man carrying 133lbs at $1.80. Certainly worth another chance in this easier contest.
13	Comes off a 47 day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Donald Bm56 on December 2 over 1m, long-neck behind Ballon D'or with 136lbs at $9.50. The run before that 7th of 9 at Horsham Bm62 on October 19 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Budjik Boy carrying 130lbs at $26. Went close last time. Sure to measure up here. 2nd Pick 13 Blazing Guru Jockey: Zac Wadick Trainer: Ross Lomax J: Zac Wadick T: Ross Lomax	106	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Comes off a 47 day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Donald Bm56 on December 2 over 1m, long-neck behind Ballon D'or with 136lbs at $9.50. The run before that 7th of 9 at Horsham Bm62 on October 19 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Budjik Boy carrying 130lbs at $26. Went close last time. Sure to measure up here.
7	Most recently eased back early on 6th of 10 at Gilgandra Gilg Cup Bm85 on January 4 over 1m, 4 len behind Wealthy Investor with 121lbs at $12. Before that got back early 6th of 8 at Orange Bm82 on December 30 over 1m, 6 len behind Extravagant Choice carrying 121lbs at $8.50. Ready to peak fourth-up. 3rd Pick 7 Turgenev Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Alison Smith J: Non Runner T: Alison Smith	74	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Most recently eased back early on 6th of 10 at Gilgandra Gilg Cup Bm85 on January 4 over 1m, 4 len behind Wealthy Investor with 121lbs at $12. Before that got back early 6th of 8 at Orange Bm82 on December 30 over 1m, 6 len behind Extravagant Choice carrying 121lbs at $8.50. Ready to peak fourth-up.

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