AU - Doomben - Race 9

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

6.7f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

58.9K

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Verdict

OUROBOROS (3) added to a frustrating run of minor placings when he led but was bloused late in a $100k feature over 6 ½f at Rockhampton last start. Placed at all four Doomben appearances. This presents a great chance for him to grab an overdue success. MANOLO BLING (2) ran a cracker two back in Listed company at Ipswich then wasn't disgraced in the 6f Ramornie at Grafton last time. Gets beyond six furlongs for the first time which is hard to ignore, but on recent form she is a serious player. TOO MANY THOUGHTS (9) closed well to get up for third when resuming over 6f at this track a fortnight ago. Boasts two wins and two placings from four runs at or around this trip. Likely improver. ITALIAN RIVIERA (6) brings back-to-back wins in easier races to the table. Must step up but his record at this journey is impressive. The in-form TORNADO EXPRESS (12) takes on a better race today but on just 52kgs comes right into calculations.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Form hard to fault. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 14 at Rockhampton Qlty on July 9 over 6 ½f, long-neck behind Demon Award carrying 125lbs at $2.45. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Ipswich Cl6 on June 20 over 6 ¾f, slow going 0.6 len behind Quothquan with 130lbs at $7. Genuine type who gets his chance today. 1st Pick 3 Ouroboros Jockey: Boris Thornton Trainer: Matthew Hoysted J: Boris Thornton T: Matthew Hoysted	162	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 14 at Rockhampton Qlty on July 9 over 6 ½f, long-neck behind Demon Award carrying 125lbs at $2.45. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Ipswich Cl6 on June 20 over 6 ¾f, slow going 0.6 len behind Quothquan with 130lbs at $7. Genuine type who gets his chance today.
2	At the latest run 7th of 15 at Grafton in the LR Ramornie on July 15 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Band Of Brothers carrying 119lbs at $18. The start before that 2nd of 13 at Ipswich in the LR Gai Waterhouse on June 20 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Naifah carrying 118lbs at $8.50. Back in grade and poses a genuine threat. 2nd Pick 2 Manolo Bling Jockey: Jace Mcmurray Trainer: Kelly Schweida J: Jace Mcmurray T: Kelly Schweida	156	-	-	-	13%
Analysis At the latest run 7th of 15 at Grafton in the LR Ramornie on July 15 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Band Of Brothers carrying 119lbs at $18. The start before that 2nd of 13 at Ipswich in the LR Gai Waterhouse on June 20 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Naifah carrying 118lbs at $8.50. Back in grade and poses a genuine threat.
9	Second-up. First-up after five months made ground from midfield, 3rd of 10 at this track 1Mw on July 18 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Taltarni Fields carrying 119lbs at $9.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Toowoomba Cl2 on November 22 over 6 ½f, 0.8 len behind North Court carrying 131lbs at $2.90. Has a solid strike rate and is a leading player again. 3rd Pick 9 Too Many Thoughts Jockey: Taylor Marshall Trainer: Billy Healey J: Taylor Marshall T: Billy Healey	112	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months made ground from midfield, 3rd of 10 at this track 1Mw on July 18 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Taltarni Fields carrying 119lbs at $9.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Toowoomba Cl2 on November 22 over 6 ½f, 0.8 len behind North Court carrying 131lbs at $2.90. Has a solid strike rate and is a leading player again.

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