AU - Gosford - Race 3

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

29.6K

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Verdict

RAINBOW CHARLIE (5) made his debut as an easing favourite with a game on-pace third over 4 ½f at Newcastle in the heavy conditions. Key jockey change from the inside gate and can put these away on the improving surface. IAMBUBB (7) even return as the equal favourite when he held a forward position to run fourth over 4 ½f at Newcastle. Penza sticks and he should appreciate the extra trip. Has further upside and genuine winning claims. PAZYRYK (8) resumes after bumping into some handy types last time in. Gripped on late with an even fifth over 6f at Kembla Grange last February. Has trialled well leading into this and the winkers come off. No surprise to see her take this out. MAGIC BLAZE (1) Kermadec gelding from Masai Magic on debut for the Jim & Greg Lee yard. Primed for this with the two good trials and keep safe from the good gate.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 8 at Newcastle Mid 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 4 ½f, on a wet track, 1.3 len behind Viondi carrying 119lbs at $4. Sound debut and well placed to get off the mark at his second start. 1st Pick 5 Rainbow Charlie Jockey: Tommy Berry Trainer: Brad Widdup J: Tommy Berry T: Brad Widdup	171	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 8 at Newcastle Mid 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 4 ½f, on a wet track, 1.3 len behind Viondi carrying 119lbs at $4. Sound debut and well placed to get off the mark at his second start.
7	Second-up. First start ran last of 8 at Randwick in the G3 Brdrs Plte on October 4 over 5f, 7 len behind Incognito with 123lbs at $51. Returned from break 4th of 8 at Newcastle Mid 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 4 ½f, in the wet, 2 len behind Viondi with 126lbs at $4. Fitter now and doesn't have to improve much to win this. 2nd Pick 7 Iambubb Jockey: Jeff Penza Trainer: Mitchell & Desiree Kearney J: Jeff Penza T: Mitchell & Desiree Kearney	101	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Second-up. First start ran last of 8 at Randwick in the G3 Brdrs Plte on October 4 over 5f, 7 len behind Incognito with 123lbs at $51. Returned from break 4th of 8 at Newcastle Mid 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 4 ½f, in the wet, 2 len behind Viondi with 126lbs at $4. Fitter now and doesn't have to improve much to win this.
8	Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn February 7 over 6f, soft track, 2 len behind Maquisa carrying 123lbs at $10. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at this track Super Mdn-Sw January 9 over 5 ½f, 0.7 len behind Sacrosanct with 122lbs at $5. Strengthened over the break and trialled well. 3rd Pick 8 Pazyryk Jockey: Rachel King Trainer: Michael Freedman J: Rachel King T: Michael Freedman	102	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn February 7 over 6f, soft track, 2 len behind Maquisa carrying 123lbs at $10. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at this track Super Mdn-Sw January 9 over 5 ½f, 0.7 len behind Sacrosanct with 122lbs at $5. Strengthened over the break and trialled well.

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