AU - Gunnedah - Race 7

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

6.5f

Class 2

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

CROWN LEGEND (3) returned from a spell last start over 6f at Gilgandra and caught the eye late, getting up for second and making up around five lengths from the time they straightened. Has a terrible draw to contend with so probably goes back again but over the extra ½f can finish right over the top. TRIPLE TRIPLE (5) led all the way to salute over this distance at Taree two back. Took on a tougher race over 6f at Gosford last time and found that beyond him. Better placed back up to 6 ½f in the country so watch for a return to form. QUICK SHARP (4) started favourite and got the job done by the barest margin at her latest run over 1½f at Armidale. Consistent mare who is on trial at this trip. Each-way the best option. The lightly raced AFRICAN DIAMOND (8) has been freshened up since just missing over 7 ¼f at Muswellbrook on 28 November. Goes well when fresh so she is right in contention. PICKAXE (2) is one for the exotics first-up from a four-month break.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 7 at Gilgandra Cl2 on January 4 over 6f, 0.9 len behind News Bound with 119lbs at $7. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw January 30 over 5 ½f defeating Nor Nor West carrying 129lbs at $1.95. Looks hard to beat with that run under the belt. 1st Pick 3 Crown Legend Jockey: Aaron Bullock Trainer: Mack Griffith J: Aaron Bullock T: Mack Griffith	165	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 7 at Gilgandra Cl2 on January 4 over 6f, 0.9 len behind News Bound with 119lbs at $7. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw January 30 over 5 ½f defeating Nor Nor West carrying 129lbs at $1.95. Looks hard to beat with that run under the belt.
5	Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Gosford Cg&E Bm64 on January 9 over 6f, 3 len behind Octa De Lago with 119lbs at $16. The run before that won by 0.7 len at Taree Cl1 December 23 over 6 ½f defeating Maggie Sparkles with 126lbs at $20. Hard one to follow but must be a big chance to find winning form again. 2nd Pick 5 Triple Triple Jockey: Anna Roper Trainer: Denim Wynen J: Anna Roper T: Denim Wynen	165	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Gosford Cg&E Bm64 on January 9 over 6f, 3 len behind Octa De Lago with 119lbs at $16. The run before that won by 0.7 len at Taree Cl1 December 23 over 6 ½f defeating Maggie Sparkles with 126lbs at $20. Hard one to follow but must be a big chance to find winning form again.
4	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 11 at Tamworth Cl1 on December 22 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Snatchreilly carrying 122lbs at $6.50. Last start favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a nose at Armidale Bm58 January 5 over 5 ½f defeating Lord Of The Sun with 126lbs at $2.90. Racing well. Rates highly and is ready to peak. 3rd Pick 4 Quick Sharp Jockey: Chelsea Hillier Trainer: Rodney Northam J: Chelsea Hillier T: Rodney Northam	134	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 11 at Tamworth Cl1 on December 22 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Snatchreilly carrying 122lbs at $6.50. Last start favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a nose at Armidale Bm58 January 5 over 5 ½f defeating Lord Of The Sun with 126lbs at $2.90. Racing well. Rates highly and is ready to peak.

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