AU - Mackay - Race 2

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

7.8f

Class 3

Turf

GOOD 4

14.9K

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Verdict

INTREPID LAD (3) was beaten 1.1 lengths into fifth in a 1m contest at Rockhampton at his latest appearance. Drawn to get a gun run in transit from gate two and no surprise to see him in contention. ELITE GATHERING (6) is a former SA galloper having her first run for the new stable. Sure to find this a touch easier than what she faced down south and should be kept very safe. MARAVILLAS (4) has been right there in recent efforts and will be at peak fitness for this. Top-three candidate with Sewell on board. HOU LONG GWAI (1) showed good early dash before weakening to be beaten 3.5 lengths into fifth over 7f at Rockhampton last time out. Gets some weight off with the claim and can bounce right back.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently did the work up front then tired 5th of 9 at Rockhampton on July 9 over 1m, 1.1 len behind Skilful Artist with 127lbs at $4. The start before that 6th of 10 at Rockhampton on June 19 over 1m, on a slow track, 2 len behind Skilful Artist carrying 122lbs at $2.50. Not far away last time. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations. 1st Pick 3 Intrepid Lad Jockey: Aidan Holt Trainer: Ricky Vale J: Aidan Holt T: Ricky Vale	173	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently did the work up front then tired 5th of 9 at Rockhampton on July 9 over 1m, 1.1 len behind Skilful Artist with 127lbs at $4. The start before that 6th of 10 at Rockhampton on June 19 over 1m, on a slow track, 2 len behind Skilful Artist carrying 122lbs at $2.50. Not far away last time. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
6	Comes off a 46 day let-up. Most recently won by a nose at Port Augusta on July 5 over 7f defeating Tennessee Fire carrying 123lbs at $4.80. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Port Augusta on June 7 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Pierroplane carrying 119lbs at $3. Strong winning hope. 2nd Pick 6 Elite Gathering Jockey: Amie Meissner Trainer: David Micallef J: Amie Meissner T: David Micallef	146	-	-	-	6%
Analysis Comes off a 46 day let-up. Most recently won by a nose at Port Augusta on July 5 over 7f defeating Tennessee Fire carrying 123lbs at $4.80. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Port Augusta on June 7 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Pierroplane carrying 119lbs at $3. Strong winning hope.
4	Most recently 3rd of 8 at Bowen on August 15 over 7f, 2 len behind The Hairdresser carrying 121lbs at $8. The start before that won by a nose at Middlemount on July 25 over 6f defeating Spec Of Silver with 128lbs at $3.40. In the mix. 3rd Pick 4 Maravillas Jockey: Adam Sewell Trainer: Lachie Manzelmann J: Adam Sewell T: Lachie Manzelmann	101	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Most recently 3rd of 8 at Bowen on August 15 over 7f, 2 len behind The Hairdresser carrying 121lbs at $8. The start before that won by a nose at Middlemount on July 25 over 6f defeating Spec Of Silver with 128lbs at $3.40. In the mix.

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