AU - Gunnedah - Race 4

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

10.7f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

18.0K

VIEW

Verdict

MISS DEFY (10) scored an impressive win over 1 ¼m at Canberra two runs ago. Stepped back in trip and was less effective last time when down the track at Wagga. Back in her right race today so expect a return to form. SPENZALOT (5) tackled a middle-distance trip for the first time last start and did a fine job to finish second over 1 5/16m at the Beaumont track, making up many lengths only to miss in a photo. Just needs to hold that form to play a major role in this easier race. The consistent FULMEN FILOU (4) raced handy then battled on well for second at Armidale recently in a BM58 over 1 ³/16m. Might need some luck from the wide gate but he is a genuine gelding who is sure to give a good account. AKAUWHEO (7) led for the judge but was swamped in the straight over 1 ?m at Gilgandra last time. Down in class and a bit less pressure over today's journey will help. EJECT (9) found the line well at Armidale last start and the extra trip today looks a plus.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Most recently 11th of 13 at Wagga Bm58 on December 24 over 1m, 8 len behind Pride Of Jezza carrying 128lbs at $7. The race before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Canberra Cl1-Sw December 12 over 1 ¼m on a soft track defeating Bo Cougar with 128lbs at $8. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. 1st Pick 10 Miss Defy Jockey: Anna Roper Trainer: Luke Pepper J: Anna Roper T: Luke Pepper	124	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Most recently 11th of 13 at Wagga Bm58 on December 24 over 1m, 8 len behind Pride Of Jezza carrying 128lbs at $7. The race before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Canberra Cl1-Sw December 12 over 1 ¼m on a soft track defeating Bo Cougar with 128lbs at $8. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
5	Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 12 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1-Sw on December 26 over 1 5/16m, nose behind Powerful Prayer with 130lbs at $15. The start before that made ground from midfield, 2nd of 7 at Scone Bm58 on December 11 over 1 ¹/16m, 2 len behind Gold Capital carrying 129lbs at $1.80. Big chance with a repeat of the latest effort. 2nd Pick 5 Spenzalot Jockey: Aaron Bullock Trainer: Scott Singleton J: Aaron Bullock T: Scott Singleton	176	-	-	-	53%	10/11
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 12 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1-Sw on December 26 over 1 5/16m, nose behind Powerful Prayer with 130lbs at $15. The start before that made ground from midfield, 2nd of 7 at Scone Bm58 on December 11 over 1 ¹/16m, 2 len behind Gold Capital carrying 129lbs at $1.80. Big chance with a repeat of the latest effort.
4	Last start 2nd of 7 at Armidale Bm58 on January 5 over 1 ³/16m, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Gold Capital carrying 132lbs at $3.80. The start before that 4th of 9 at Tamworth Bm66 on December 22 over 1 5/16m, 7 len behind Invincible Red with 123lbs at $3.60. Not far from the winner last time and is going too well to ignore. 3rd Pick 4 Fulmen Filou Jockey: Cassey Williams Trainer: Robert Knight J: Cassey Williams T: Robert Knight	83	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Last start 2nd of 7 at Armidale Bm58 on January 5 over 1 ³/16m, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Gold Capital carrying 132lbs at $3.80. The start before that 4th of 9 at Tamworth Bm66 on December 22 over 1 5/16m, 7 len behind Invincible Red with 123lbs at $3.60. Not far from the winner last time and is going too well to ignore.

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