AU - Hobart - Race 2

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

17.5K

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Verdict

Huge field and plenty of win chances in an even contest. GOLD ARMOUR (5) was a close-up fourth two back then finished fifth here last time but beaten only half a length in a busy finish. Has upside and looks tough to stop. CHEF'S KISS (2) is a former NSW galloper having his first run for the new yard but comes fit and with figures good enough to test this line-up. Huge watch on the betting. GEEGEES AVALANCHE (4) was beaten 6 lengths when sixth in a 6f contest at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Finally draws a gate and can run well. SIR WILLIAM (7) ran below expectations last time at Devonport Synthetic, finishing sixth. Finds a nice race and can make amends. ROLAND VIEW (10) will come on from the debut run.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Last start 5th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.6 len behind Gold Tianna with 129lbs at $2.40. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Fuel On The Fire with 129lbs at $5.50. Progressive type who gets chance to break through. 1st Pick 5 Gold Armour Jockey: Bree Temple Trainer: John Blacker J: Bree Temple T: John Blacker	155	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Last start 5th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.6 len behind Gold Tianna with 129lbs at $2.40. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Fuel On The Fire with 129lbs at $5.50. Progressive type who gets chance to break through.
2	Comes here off a 47-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Moruya Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 19 over 7f, slow going 0.5 len behind Guy's Last Prize with 130lbs at $4.40. The start before that 5th of 11 at Albury Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 5f, slow going 3.5 len behind Voynichese with 130lbs at $5. First run for new yard this area and rates strongly on NSW form. 2nd Pick 2 Chef's Kiss Jockey: Anthony Darmanin Trainer: Glenn Stevenson J: Anthony Darmanin T: Glenn Stevenson	266	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Comes here off a 47-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Moruya Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 19 over 7f, slow going 0.5 len behind Guy's Last Prize with 130lbs at $4.40. The start before that 5th of 11 at Albury Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 5f, slow going 3.5 len behind Voynichese with 130lbs at $5. First run for new yard this area and rates strongly on NSW form.
4	Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 5 ½f, slow going 0.7 len behind Savage River with 129lbs at $2.40. Second-up couldn't go on with it, 6th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 6f, slow going 6 len behind John Of Jane carrying 129lbs at $4.60. Draws a gate and can improve sharply. 3rd Pick 4 Geegees Avalanche Jockey: Luke P Dempsey Trainer: Stuart Gandy J: Luke P Dempsey T: Stuart Gandy	85	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 5 ½f, slow going 0.7 len behind Savage River with 129lbs at $2.40. Second-up couldn't go on with it, 6th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 6f, slow going 6 len behind John Of Jane carrying 129lbs at $4.60. Draws a gate and can improve sharply.

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