AU - Gundagai - Race 6

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

18.0K

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Verdict

PRINCE PAPA (8) returned in great order at Canberra in November and has been knocking on the door since. Is already a winner here, just needs some luck from the draw. LIGHTLY SPARKLED (7) never really looked likely fresh when settling towards the rear but was doing her best work late. Has never missed the placings at the second run back. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time. SANTOLINI (4) caused a blowout result last time at Goulburn when getting the job done. Deserves more respect this time. VAINSTREAM (5) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at Queanbeyan, finishing second and only a long neck from the winner at the end of 5f. Looks well placed so expect a bold display. SUPER SUNNY SEEYA (9) returns and has got the job done fresh before. Boasts a strong record over this journey and is drawn well for hot-hand hoop Boudvillain. Can return a winner.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 7 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on December 19 over 5 ½f, 2.5 len behind Santolini with 128lbs at $14. The start before that 4th of 10 at Queanbeyan Ctry Bm66 on November 28 over 6f, 2 len behind Flying Impala with 121lbs at $14. Great chance to atone. 1st Pick 8 Prince Papa Jockey: Brendan Ward Trainer: Pat Murphy J: Brendan Ward T: Pat Murphy	115	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 7 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on December 19 over 5 ½f, 2.5 len behind Santolini with 128lbs at $14. The start before that 4th of 10 at Queanbeyan Ctry Bm66 on November 28 over 6f, 2 len behind Flying Impala with 121lbs at $14. Great chance to atone.
7	Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 4th of 8 at Nowra Cl1 on December 14 over 5f, on a slow track, 5 len behind Sea Admiral carrying 122lbs at $5.50. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a nose at Canberra Acton Mdn June 20 over 5f defeating Unreal Expectation with 122lbs at $3.60. Rates highly and should improve sharply. 2nd Pick 7 Lightly Sparkled Jockey: Nick Heywood Trainer: Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter J: Nick Heywood T: Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter	131	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 4th of 8 at Nowra Cl1 on December 14 over 5f, on a slow track, 5 len behind Sea Admiral carrying 122lbs at $5.50. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a nose at Canberra Acton Mdn June 20 over 5f defeating Unreal Expectation with 122lbs at $3.60. Rates highly and should improve sharply.
4	At the latest run won by a long-neck at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 December 19 over 5 ½f defeating Voltage Lass with 127lbs at $26. The start before that got back early 6th of 10 at Wagga Cl2 Bm62 on December 9 over 6f, 4 len behind Heavenly Kiss carrying 123lbs at $19. Sure to go very well. 3rd Pick 4 Santolini Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag Trainer: Michael Travers J: Rebecca Bronett Prag T: Michael Travers	143	-	-	-	8%
Analysis At the latest run won by a long-neck at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 December 19 over 5 ½f defeating Voltage Lass with 127lbs at $26. The start before that got back early 6th of 10 at Wagga Cl2 Bm62 on December 9 over 6f, 4 len behind Heavenly Kiss carrying 123lbs at $19. Sure to go very well.

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