AU - Gunnedah - Race 4

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

35.7K

VIEW

Verdict

WHAT A GENT (6) hit the front in the straight and looked a chance before finding one better in the closing stages over 6 ½f at Illawarra Grange last start. Fitter for two runs back from a spell and from a nice gate makes plenty of appeal. FINED FOR SPEEDING (2) continues to race well without winning. Started favourite when an eye-catching third over this distance at Tamworth last time out. Freshened up since that run a month ago. Right in contention. PINERO (11) dropped back sharply in distance but ran another big race last start when beaten under a length over 6 ½f at Narromine. Drawn to advantage and should be thereabouts again. FORTHEO (3) has been a bit plain at his last couple but can improve with the blinkers going back on. DAISY DUCK (9) ran a better race when ridden in the lead last start at Mudgee. Capable of another cheeky run.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up sat on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Wyong Mid Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Mrs Maree with 130lbs at $41. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Illawarra Grange Prov Mdn on May 5 over 6 ½f, 1.5 len behind Whoa Nellie with 121lbs at $14. Nice progress last time and is well placed to take this out. 1st Pick 6 What A Gent Jockey: Aaron Bullock Trainer: Tracey Bartley J: Aaron Bullock T: Tracey Bartley	142	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up sat on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Wyong Mid Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Mrs Maree with 130lbs at $41. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Illawarra Grange Prov Mdn on May 5 over 6 ½f, 1.5 len behind Whoa Nellie with 121lbs at $14. Nice progress last time and is well placed to take this out.
2	Racing well recently. Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 24 over 7f, 0.6 len behind Grande Diablo carrying 130lbs at $2.90. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 8 at Muswellbrook Cge Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 6f, slow going 1.3 len behind Fierceness carrying 130lbs at $8.50. Consistent gelding who just needs luck from a wide gate to be in the finish again. 2nd Pick 2 Fined For Speeding Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Simon Casey J: Non Runner T: Simon Casey	92	-	-	-	25%	Scratched
Analysis Racing well recently. Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 24 over 7f, 0.6 len behind Grande Diablo carrying 130lbs at $2.90. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 8 at Muswellbrook Cge Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 6f, slow going 1.3 len behind Fierceness carrying 130lbs at $8.50. Consistent gelding who just needs luck from a wide gate to be in the finish again.
11	Recent form sound. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Narromine Ctry Mdn on April 26 over 6 ½f, 0.9 len behind Smart Scud with 119lbs at $12. The start before that came from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1m, neck behind Varius with 121lbs at $17. Racing well and is expected to feature again. 3rd Pick 11 Pinero Jockey: Leanne Boyd Trainer: Sally Torrens J: Leanne Boyd T: Sally Torrens	66	-	-	-	5%	20/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Narromine Ctry Mdn on April 26 over 6 ½f, 0.9 len behind Smart Scud with 119lbs at $12. The start before that came from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1m, neck behind Varius with 121lbs at $17. Racing well and is expected to feature again.

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