AU - Gosford - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

10.4f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

AUTAFINNA (1) is having just his third race start today and looks to be heading in the right direction. Bounced off his narrow debut second over 1m, with a fast-finishing second over 1 ¼m at Taree on the heavy track. Key jockey change and gets his chance from the draw. RESCHS MILK (7) turned in a decent effort at her third career start when she gripped on to finish third over 1 ?m at Newcastle. Will appreciate the firmer surface and has solid top-three claims. CHUCKLER (2) is deep into the campaign and worth another chance in this easier contest. Taken back from the awkward gate in the small field with a battling sixth over 1 ½m at Randwick Kensington in BM72 class. Worth another chance on the backup. ROYAL PRINCESS (8) is improving with racing and the blinkers go on for this. Jumped in trip with a sound fourth over 1 5/16m at Gunnedah in C1 grade. Claim helps and she stays in the calculations.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Had two starts to date. At debut, raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Taree Cl1-Sw on June 30 over 1m, on heavy track, 0.5 len behind Bridego carrying 125lbs at $19. Second-up made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 8 at Taree Cl1-Sw on July 21 over 1 ¼m, on heavy track, long-neck behind Smokey Saint with 125lbs at $1.95. Close to a win and looks to have more upside than most of these. 1st Pick 1 Autafinna Jockey: Adam Hyeronimus Trainer: Patrick Cleave J: Adam Hyeronimus T: Patrick Cleave	166	-	-	-	50%	1/1
Analysis Had two starts to date. At debut, raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Taree Cl1-Sw on June 30 over 1m, on heavy track, 0.5 len behind Bridego carrying 125lbs at $19. Second-up made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 8 at Taree Cl1-Sw on July 21 over 1 ¼m, on heavy track, long-neck behind Smokey Saint with 125lbs at $1.95. Close to a win and looks to have more upside than most of these.
7	Last start 3rd in a small field at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on July 11 over 1m, on rain affected going, 3 len behind Wairarapa carrying 123lbs at $5.50. The race before that ran second last of 7 at Canterbury 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on June 17 over 7 ¾f, slow going 4.5 len behind Sharbino with 125lbs at $19. Working up to a win. At her top now and sure to be thereabouts. 2nd Pick 7 Reschs Milk Jockey: Kerrin Mcevoy Trainer: Kris Lees J: Kerrin Mcevoy T: Kris Lees	121	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Last start 3rd in a small field at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on July 11 over 1m, on rain affected going, 3 len behind Wairarapa carrying 123lbs at $5.50. The race before that ran second last of 7 at Canterbury 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on June 17 over 7 ¾f, slow going 4.5 len behind Sharbino with 125lbs at $19. Working up to a win. At her top now and sure to be thereabouts.
2	Last start 6th of 8 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 (71) on July 29 over 1 ½m, on a slow track, 7 len behind Elle Hudson carrying 119lbs at $101. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 7 at Hawkesbury Cl1-Sw on July 19 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 6 len behind Longinus with 121lbs at $31. Certainly worth another chance. 3rd Pick 2 Chuckler Jockey: Reece Jones Trainer: Jack Pilkington J: Reece Jones T: Jack Pilkington	116	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Last start 6th of 8 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 (71) on July 29 over 1 ½m, on a slow track, 7 len behind Elle Hudson carrying 119lbs at $101. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 7 at Hawkesbury Cl1-Sw on July 19 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 6 len behind Longinus with 121lbs at $31. Certainly worth another chance.

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