AU - Gunnedah - Race 9

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

25.0K

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Verdict

NOT WRITTEN OFF (7) raced handy then showed plenty of fight but found the winner a shade too good when resuming in a BM66 over this distance at Muswellbrook last start. Drops 5.5kgs after the claim in this tougher race. Good second-up performer who just needs luck from a wide alley to be right in the finish. HELLCIBELL (6) has been about the money at both runs this prep, most recently behind the promising Golden Straand over 5 ½f at Hawkesbury. Usually peaks third-up and she will find this a little easier. SARATOGA POWER (3) chalked up a fourth 5f win when he took out a BM82 at Muswellbrook five weeks ago. Has his share of weight and the gap between runs is a query but his best form measures right up. The speedy CHANDON STAR (4) has been nailed late in his last couple so coming back in trip looks a good move. RHYTHM IS A DANCER (2) resumes. Has a few things against him but his class will go a long way.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Second run back. First-up after seven months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on May 1 over 5f, 0.7 len behind Bullion Hunter carrying 129lbs at $3.30. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Tamworth Bm74 on July 4 over 5f, slow going 2.75 len behind Who Goes There carrying 121lbs at $2.80. Back in great shape and can go one better. 1st Pick 7 Not Written Off Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Cameron Crockett J: Non Runner T: Cameron Crockett	141	-	-	-	16%	Scratched
Analysis Second run back. First-up after seven months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on May 1 over 5f, 0.7 len behind Bullion Hunter carrying 129lbs at $3.30. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Tamworth Bm74 on July 4 over 5f, slow going 2.75 len behind Who Goes There carrying 121lbs at $2.80. Back in great shape and can go one better.
6	Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 10 at Wellington Town Plate Bm87 on April 12 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Chandon Star carrying 121lbs at $5. Last start 5th of 13 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on May 2 over 5 ½f, 3 len behind Golden Straand carrying 116lbs at $101. Profiles nicely. The winner of two from three third-up so she should be peaking. 2nd Pick 6 Hellcibell Jockey: Ben Looker Trainer: Brett & Georgie Cavanough J: Ben Looker T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough	169	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 10 at Wellington Town Plate Bm87 on April 12 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Chandon Star carrying 121lbs at $5. Last start 5th of 13 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on May 2 over 5 ½f, 3 len behind Golden Straand carrying 116lbs at $101. Profiles nicely. The winner of two from three third-up so she should be peaking.
3	Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.5 len at Muswellbrook Lone Pine April 20 over 5f defeating Wave Breaker carrying 125lbs at $4. The start before that ran last of 10 at Wellington Town Plate Bm87 on April 12 over 5 ½f, slow going 6 len behind Chandon Star carrying 126lbs at $13. Back in form and another bold showing is expected. 3rd Pick 3 Saratoga Power Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Brett & Georgie Cavanough J: Non Runner T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough	201	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.5 len at Muswellbrook Lone Pine April 20 over 5f defeating Wave Breaker carrying 125lbs at $4. The start before that ran last of 10 at Wellington Town Plate Bm87 on April 12 over 5 ½f, slow going 6 len behind Chandon Star carrying 126lbs at $13. Back in form and another bold showing is expected.

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