AU - Emerald - Race 8

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

6.4f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

10.2K

VIEW

Verdict

LITTLE PINKER (6) returned from a very long break with a strong run, finishing fifth but less than two lengths from the winner. Will strip far fitter for the blowout and is expected to go close this time. HEY JEALOUSY (3) normally shows a lot of pace but was ridden off speed in the latest and found the line strongly and just missed. Going well and looks a top chance again. FOUR LEAF WONDER (1) was a maiden winner two back then tackled open 3&4yo class latest and was safely held. Find this more suitable and well worth another try. HOLY CROWN (8) hasn't been far away the last couple. Has the ability and rates a top three chance. WHATTA WHITT (5) finished third at Mackay two runs back but didn't measure up last time over 6f at Rockhampton, finishing 4.5 lengths back in eighth. Finds a nice race and can turn things around.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Second-up. First-up after about 18 months 5th of 12 at Mackay 0 - 55 on December 30 over 5 ½f, 1.75 len behind Hot Torque Invegas with 126lbs at $4. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Rockhampton 2yo Mdn on June 30 2024 over 5 ½f, on heavy track, 6 len behind Ask Me Mate with 127lbs at $9.50. Not far away fresh and expected to go close. 1st Pick 6 Little Pinker Jockey: Ryan Wiggins Trainer: Clinton Taylor J: Ryan Wiggins T: Clinton Taylor	145	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Second-up. First-up after about 18 months 5th of 12 at Mackay 0 - 55 on December 30 over 5 ½f, 1.75 len behind Hot Torque Invegas with 126lbs at $4. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Rockhampton 2yo Mdn on June 30 2024 over 5 ½f, on heavy track, 6 len behind Ask Me Mate with 127lbs at $9.50. Not far away fresh and expected to go close.
3	Last start made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Mackay 0 - 55 on December 30 over 5 ½f, nose behind Hot Torque Invegas carrying 127lbs at $15. The start before that couldn't go on with it, ran last of 13 at Mackay Bm55 on November 21 over 6f, 7 len behind Answering with 129lbs at $11. Just missed latest and looks a sound top-three prospects again. 2nd Pick 3 Hey Jealousy Jockey: Raul Silvera Olivera Trainer: Jamie Mcconachy J: Raul Silvera Olivera T: Jamie Mcconachy	168	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Last start made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Mackay 0 - 55 on December 30 over 5 ½f, nose behind Hot Torque Invegas carrying 127lbs at $15. The start before that couldn't go on with it, ran last of 13 at Mackay Bm55 on November 21 over 6f, 7 len behind Answering with 129lbs at $11. Just missed latest and looks a sound top-three prospects again.
1	Last start got back early 8th of 10 at Rockhampton 3&4yo Hcp on January 8 over 5 ½f, slow going 4.5 len behind I'm A Condygirl with 125lbs at $31. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Mackay Mdn-Sw December 30 over 5 ½f defeating Moochi Starlight with 129lbs at $26. Safely held in open class latest and well worth another try. 3rd Pick 1 Four Leaf Wonder Jockey: Tom Orr Trainer: Kevin J Miller J: Tom Orr T: Kevin J Miller	103	-	-	-	7%	14/1
Analysis Last start got back early 8th of 10 at Rockhampton 3&4yo Hcp on January 8 over 5 ½f, slow going 4.5 len behind I'm A Condygirl with 125lbs at $31. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Mackay Mdn-Sw December 30 over 5 ½f defeating Moochi Starlight with 129lbs at $26. Safely held in open class latest and well worth another try.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Trifecta

A wager picking the first, second and third horses in the exact order. A trifecta box means paying more to ensure the horses can finish in any order in the top three spots.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.

Bleeder

A horse that bleeds due to a ruptured blood vessel during a race or workout. The medication Lasix can fix this problem.