AU - Emerald - Race 1

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

11.5K

VIEW

Verdict

ANTHROPOLOGY (5) looks hard to beat on what she showed on debut. Was strongly supported at Mackay and after drifting back found the line well for fourth. Has upside and this is easier. Expected to run well. SCARLET HAZE (11) is a former NSW galloper who had one run in Newcastle when she showed speed and weakened late. Makes returns for a new yard and will find this easier. Blinkers added and expected to give a sight. RED ENVELOPE (9) is fitter for two runs back and hasn't been far away at each, both at Mackay. Well placed this line-up and looks a nice race to get on the board. BADLIFEDECISION (6) was safely held fresh at Mackay but has since won a trial by a space. Expecting a better run this time. SO FORMIDABLE (10) hasn't been far away in similar races and is among the chances.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 12 at Mackay Mdn-Sw on December 30 over 5 ½f, 4.5 len behind Marellity with 125lbs at $3.20. Ran on well on debut and looks nicely placed here. 1st Pick 5 Anthropology Jockey: Ryan Wiggins Trainer: Clinton Taylor J: Ryan Wiggins T: Clinton Taylor	175	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 12 at Mackay Mdn-Sw on December 30 over 5 ½f, 4.5 len behind Marellity with 125lbs at $3.20. Ran on well on debut and looks nicely placed here.
11	Resumes from a spell after only one run when did the work up front then tired second last of 11 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Mdn-Sw on October 27 over 5 ¾f, 7 len behind Snowslide with 121lbs at $26. Returns for new yard with the blinkers on and expected to measure up. 2nd Pick 11 Scarlet Haze Jockey: Gabrielle Semmens Trainer: Raymond Williams J: Gabrielle Semmens T: Raymond Williams	96	-	-	-	7%	14/1
Analysis Resumes from a spell after only one run when did the work up front then tired second last of 11 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Mdn-Sw on October 27 over 5 ¾f, 7 len behind Snowslide with 121lbs at $26. Returns for new yard with the blinkers on and expected to measure up.
9	Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Mackay Mdn on December 6 over 5 ½f, 2.75 len behind Bitter Spirit carrying 127lbs at $16. Last start 5th of 12 at Mackay Mdn-Sw on December 30 over 5 ½f, 5 len behind Marellity with 121lbs at $4.80. Thereabouts both runs this time in and looks a great chance to atone. 3rd Pick 9 Red Envelope Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Peter Fleming J: Non Runner T: Peter Fleming	111	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Mackay Mdn on December 6 over 5 ½f, 2.75 len behind Bitter Spirit carrying 127lbs at $16. Last start 5th of 12 at Mackay Mdn-Sw on December 30 over 5 ½f, 5 len behind Marellity with 121lbs at $4.80. Thereabouts both runs this time in and looks a great chance to atone.

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