AU - Mackay - Race 2

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

16.4K

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Verdict

CAPRICORNUS (3) was always forward first-up, missing a whisker this track/trip. Draws to advantage, and the tongue tie is on again. Draws for a soft run and is sure to be improved. LIVELY SPIRIT (7) debuts for the Button yard with Wiggins a key jockey engagement. Brings a comfortable trial win and has the blinkers on, and that signals intent. A bold run is on the cards, EXODAS (1) resumes after a yard switch and has been racing in much tougher company at Eagle Farm. Didn't do a lot four starts back at his only fresh run, but that was at Doomben, and he was good after. The betting will be key. FROSTY'S GOTCHA (8) improved sharply here over 6f, beaten a half-length. Keeps the 4lbs claim and would go close holding that form.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Second-up. First-up after eight months sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 5 ½f, long-neck behind Pleasepleaseplease carrying 129lbs at $2.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Rockhampton 3yo Mdn on April 11 2025 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Billy Boom carrying 126lbs at $7.50. Hard to beat. 1st Pick 3 Capricornus Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Ricky Vale J: Non Runner T: Ricky Vale	158	-	-	-	27%	Scratched
Analysis Second-up. First-up after eight months sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 5 ½f, long-neck behind Pleasepleaseplease carrying 129lbs at $2.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Rockhampton 3yo Mdn on April 11 2025 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Billy Boom carrying 126lbs at $7.50. Hard to beat.
7	Filly by Spirit Of Boom making her first appearance. Won a Bowen trial over 5f on April 11. Prefer to see. 2nd Pick 7 Lively Spirit Jockey: Ryan Wiggins Trainer: Tom Button J: Ryan Wiggins T: Tom Button	119	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Filly by Spirit Of Boom making her first appearance. Won a Bowen trial over 5f on April 11. Prefer to see.
1	Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Eagle Farm 3yo Mdn-Sw September 24 over 7f, 6 len behind Heavenly Conquest carrying 128lbs at $4.80. On debut tenth of 12 at Doomben 2yo Mdn-Sw July 30 over 6f, soft track, 8 len behind Anders' Style carrying 128lbs at $61. Looks all set for a positive return. 3rd Pick 1 Exodas Jockey: Aidan Holt Trainer: Lachie Manzelmann J: Aidan Holt T: Lachie Manzelmann	125	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Eagle Farm 3yo Mdn-Sw September 24 over 7f, 6 len behind Heavenly Conquest carrying 128lbs at $4.80. On debut tenth of 12 at Doomben 2yo Mdn-Sw July 30 over 6f, soft track, 8 len behind Anders' Style carrying 128lbs at $61. Looks all set for a positive return.

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