AU - Gosford - Race 3

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

29.5K

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Verdict

DETENDU (1) finds an easier contest today and is set to peak third-up. No match for the handy Mailata when third over 5f at this course. Didn't get a clear crack at them in the straight last time and no excuses today. SUNDAY TYCOON (6) struggled to run the 6f out on the soft going when eighth at this track. Regular rider hops back on from the good draw. A repeat of his second to Crepe Myrtle two-back keeps him in the contest. STORMFIELD (7) lightly raced gelding resuming. Has scored two slick trial wins and is expected to go on with the job this preparation. OCEANS ONE (2) no match for the speedy Bremel at latest when a fighting third over 5f at Wyong. That form has since been franked with Bremel winning at Canterbury last Friday night. Respect.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on October 23 over 5 ½f, 0.7 len behind Inoue with 134lbs at $2.35. Second run from a spell 3rd of 11 at this track Mid Bm68 on November 11 over 5f, 2.25 len behind Mailata with 130lbs at $3.50. Profiles nicely. Rates highly and expected to measure up. 1st Pick 1 Detendu Jockey: Tommy Berry Trainer: David Pfieffer J: Tommy Berry T: David Pfieffer	141	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on October 23 over 5 ½f, 0.7 len behind Inoue with 134lbs at $2.35. Second run from a spell 3rd of 11 at this track Mid Bm68 on November 11 over 5f, 2.25 len behind Mailata with 130lbs at $3.50. Profiles nicely. Rates highly and expected to measure up.
6	Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at this track Bm64 on November 22 over 6f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Can't Touch This with 130lbs at $3.60. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track Bm64 on November 6 over 5 ½f, 1.3 len behind Crepe Myrtle with 129lbs at $12. Can bounce back quickly over this trip. 2nd Pick 6 Sunday Tycoon Jockey: Deanne Panya Trainer: Clarry Conners J: Deanne Panya T: Clarry Conners	122	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at this track Bm64 on November 22 over 6f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Can't Touch This with 130lbs at $3.60. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track Bm64 on November 6 over 5 ½f, 1.3 len behind Crepe Myrtle with 129lbs at $12. Can bounce back quickly over this trip.
7	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Wyong Cl1 January 26 over 5 ½f, 2.25 len behind Still Alice with 122lbs at $8.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len Orange Mdn November 22 2024 over 5f defeating Exothrill carrying 129lbs at $2.90. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Good fresh gelding all set for a bright return. 3rd Pick 7 Stormfield Jockey: Alysha Collett Trainer: Gary Portelli J: Alysha Collett T: Gary Portelli	88	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Wyong Cl1 January 26 over 5 ½f, 2.25 len behind Still Alice with 122lbs at $8.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len Orange Mdn November 22 2024 over 5f defeating Exothrill carrying 129lbs at $2.90. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Good fresh gelding all set for a bright return.

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