AU - Gunnedah - Race 1

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

10.7f

Class 1

Turf

SOFT 5

21.4K

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Verdict

CURRUMBIN ALLEY (1) made it three minor placings in a row when he tracked the eventual winner all the way but couldn't bridge the gap over 1m at Scone last start. Yet to be tested beyond a mile but the dam is by Savabeel so he should cope. Looks the one to beat. LOTS TO LOVE (2) stepped up to 1 ¼m very quickly last time out and was just found wanting in the closing stages of a Kembla BM64. Won his maiden last prep over this distance. Ready to peak at the third run back. PHAROAH QUEEN (14) last appeared 45 days ago when beaten a whisker over this trip at Gosford. Has trialled since and should give a good account back in a country Class 1. SPACETIME LEGEND (9) is still a maiden but his latest effort at Taree had merit.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Form hard to fault. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Scone Cl1-Sw on May 15 over 1m, 1.0 len behind Bird Whistle with 130lbs at $15. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Mudgee Cl2 on May 10 over 7f, nose behind Mariota with 130lbs at $2.25. On trial at this distance but he is racing very well and looks up to the task. 1st Pick 1 Currumbin Alley Jockey: Kody Nestor Trainer: Brett & Georgie Cavanough J: Kody Nestor T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough	209	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Scone Cl1-Sw on May 15 over 1m, 1.0 len behind Bird Whistle with 130lbs at $15. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Mudgee Cl2 on May 10 over 7f, nose behind Mariota with 130lbs at $2.25. On trial at this distance but he is racing very well and looks up to the task.
2	Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 8 at Sale Bm62 on April 8 over 7f, 2.75 len behind Small Town Hero carrying 126lbs at $11. Second-up 6th of 11 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on April 29 over 1 ¼m, 2.75 len behind Beauty Swift with 125lbs at $14. Ready to peak third-up with the blinkers coming off. 2nd Pick 2 Lots To Love Jockey: Clayton Gallagher Trainer: Annabel & Rob Archibald J: Clayton Gallagher T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	99	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 8 at Sale Bm62 on April 8 over 7f, 2.75 len behind Small Town Hero carrying 126lbs at $11. Second-up 6th of 11 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on April 29 over 1 ¼m, 2.75 len behind Beauty Swift with 125lbs at $14. Ready to peak third-up with the blinkers coming off.
14	Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 7 at Gosford Cl1-Sw on April 9 over 1 5/16m, nose behind Mortlake carrying 121lbs at $4.60. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Wyong Cl1-Sw on March 28 over 1 5/16m, slow going 1.2 len behind Autumn Winter with 121lbs at $31. Gap between runs is the query but cannot be underestimated. 3rd Pick 14 Pharoah Queen Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Sara Ryan J: Non Runner T: Sara Ryan	89	-	-	-	15%	Scratched
Analysis Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 7 at Gosford Cl1-Sw on April 9 over 1 5/16m, nose behind Mortlake carrying 121lbs at $4.60. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Wyong Cl1-Sw on March 28 over 1 5/16m, slow going 1.2 len behind Autumn Winter with 121lbs at $31. Gap between runs is the query but cannot be underestimated.

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