AU - Gosford - Race 4

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

Strong Super Maiden with plenty of chances. SEQUISTA (13) classy filly who can go one better today second-up. Closed strongly as the dominant ($1.60 fav), when a narrow second over 5 ½f at Wyong. Strips fitter and the cross-over nose band comes off. Hard to stop. ESCARGOES (3) showed good early dash on resumption before knocking up late when second over 5 ?f at Gundagai. Senior rider goes on as well as the blinkers. Leading prospect. HARRY'S HALO (5) deep into the prep and expect to see him race a little closer from the good gate today. Strong through the line when second over 6f at this track. Close to that elusive Maiden victory. PYROLYSIS (12) continued where she left off last campaign when a tough on-pace second over 5 ½f at Canterbury. Doesn't get the same map favour here but must be respected.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
13	Second-up. First-up after four months came from midfield, 2nd of 7 at Wyong Mdn-Sw on November 16 over 5 ½f, neck behind Composed with 122lbs at $1.60. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Randwick 2yo Hcp on May 24 over 6f, in the wet, 4.5 len behind Agarwood with 123lbs at $3.70. Strips fitter and no excuses today. 1st Pick 13 Sequista Jockey: Tyler Schiller Trainer: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou J: Tyler Schiller T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou	181	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months came from midfield, 2nd of 7 at Wyong Mdn-Sw on November 16 over 5 ½f, neck behind Composed with 122lbs at $1.60. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Randwick 2yo Hcp on May 24 over 6f, in the wet, 4.5 len behind Agarwood with 123lbs at $3.70. Strips fitter and no excuses today.
3	Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Gundagai Super Mdn on November 14 over 5f, neck behind Showtime Kistena with 130lbs at $1.90. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Newcastle 2yo Hcp on June 28 over 6 ½f, on rain affected going, 1.1 len behind Loving with 126lbs at $3.10. Blinkers go on and expected to be in the finish again. 2nd Pick 3 Escargoes Jockey: Christian Reith Trainer: Brad Widdup J: Christian Reith T: Brad Widdup	128	-	-	-	6%	16/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Gundagai Super Mdn on November 14 over 5f, neck behind Showtime Kistena with 130lbs at $1.90. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Newcastle 2yo Hcp on June 28 over 6 ½f, on rain affected going, 1.1 len behind Loving with 126lbs at $3.10. Blinkers go on and expected to be in the finish again.
5	Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 11 over 6f, 2 len behind Just Response with 123lbs at $3.50. Before that came from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 6f, nose behind Pimlico with 121lbs at $17. Sure to be around the money again. 3rd Pick 5 Harry's Halo Jockey: Regan Bayliss Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Regan Bayliss T: Ciaron Maher	101	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 11 over 6f, 2 len behind Just Response with 123lbs at $3.50. Before that came from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 6f, nose behind Pimlico with 121lbs at $17. Sure to be around the money again.

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