AU - Launceston - Race 3

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Class 2

Turf

SOFT 5

18.8K

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Verdict

THICKSKINNED (2) started in the red in a field of four over 7f here last Friday but didn't quicken as hoped and beat just one home. Improved sharply last prep when he stepped up to the mile, taking out a Class 1 here under 59kgs. Finds the right race to put the record straight. REGAL HUNTER (1) had a 37-day let-up before leading but finding one better over this course and distance last start. Likes racing here and has been in the money at four of five runs over the mile. Poses a major threat. SNOWDONIA (8) came from midfield to be beaten just a head over 7f at this circuit recently. Yet to be tested beyond that trip but all signs are she will run this out strongly. CAVARETTA (7) switched from Waller to the Barry Campbell stable and was coming off a five-month spell when an impressive winner a fortnight ago over 7f here. Should relish the extra trip and another big run is on the cards. The lightly raced STOLLAWAY NED (4) is going well and looks ready to step up in distance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd in a small field in a Cl3 Sw at Devonport Synthetic on September 9 over 5 ¾f, 1.75 len behind Glory Mission with 126lbs at $16. Second-up ran second last in a small field in a Cl3 at this track on October 2 over 7f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Alpine Fury with 127lbs at $1.85. Impressed last start. No excuses this evening. 1st Pick 2 Thickskinned Jockey: Anthony Darmanin Trainer: Mark Ganderton J: Anthony Darmanin T: Mark Ganderton	165	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd in a small field in a Cl3 Sw at Devonport Synthetic on September 9 over 5 ¾f, 1.75 len behind Glory Mission with 126lbs at $16. Second-up ran second last in a small field in a Cl3 at this track on October 2 over 7f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Alpine Fury with 127lbs at $1.85. Impressed last start. No excuses this evening.
1	Recent form sound. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 in a Cl3 Sw at this track on September 25 over 1m, 0.8 len behind Henley Extreme carrying 126lbs at $4.40. The race before that won by 0.5 len in a Mdn/Cl1-Sw at Hobart on August 19 over 1 5/16m on a rain affected track defeating Honest Warrior with 130lbs at $4.40. Very honest gelding with sound top-three prospects again. 2nd Pick 1 Regal Hunter Jockey: David Pires Trainer: Jessie Bazan J: David Pires T: Jessie Bazan	142	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 in a Cl3 Sw at this track on September 25 over 1m, 0.8 len behind Henley Extreme carrying 126lbs at $4.40. The race before that won by 0.5 len in a Mdn/Cl1-Sw at Hobart on August 19 over 1 5/16m on a rain affected track defeating Honest Warrior with 130lbs at $4.40. Very honest gelding with sound top-three prospects again.
8	At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 9 in a Bm60 at this track on September 25 over 7f, head behind Thisismyturf carrying 126lbs at $5.50. The run before that won by 1.0 len in a Cl1 at Devonport Synthetic on September 9 over 6 ¾f defeating Knights Reign with 122lbs at $9. Right in contention with the help of the inside alley. 3rd Pick 8 Snowdonia Jockey: Troy Baker Trainer: Stuart Gandy J: Troy Baker T: Stuart Gandy	112	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 9 in a Bm60 at this track on September 25 over 7f, head behind Thisismyturf carrying 126lbs at $5.50. The run before that won by 1.0 len in a Cl1 at Devonport Synthetic on September 9 over 6 ¾f defeating Knights Reign with 122lbs at $9. Right in contention with the help of the inside alley.

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