AU - Mackay - Race 3

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

5.5f

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

15.0K

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Verdict

DIANTE (3) led as favourite this track/trip first-up and conceded late, beaten just 1.5L. Will be improved and will jump and run from the inside gate. She sets a decent standard. OCTOPOLIS (4) was in the market 36 days ago at Cairns on debut and didn't enjoy much luck. She's been placed in a Bowen trial since, and has a key jockey switch to Wiggins. Quick improvement is on the cards. BOOMIOUS (1) jumped $4.8 at Townsville first-up but settled back and was never a winning hope. Expect a better effort over the longer distance. BIG BARRY (2) resumes with the in-form Cormack engaged. We may see more from him this time around.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Was well-supported at debut, led but faded 3rd of 8 at this track 2yo Hcp on April 2 over 5 ½f, 1.5 len behind Dub Stepping with 123lbs at $2.60. Rates to get off the mark. 1st Pick 3 Diante Jockey: Mckenzie Apel Trainer: Ricky Vale J: Mckenzie Apel T: Ricky Vale	225	-	-	-	72%	2/5
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, led but faded 3rd of 8 at this track 2yo Hcp on April 2 over 5 ½f, 1.5 len behind Dub Stepping with 123lbs at $2.60. Rates to get off the mark.
4	At debut, second last of 7 at Cairns 2yo Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 4 ¾f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Carlando with 123lbs at $9.50. Was runner-up in a trial at Bowen on April 11 over 5f. Improvement likely. 2nd Pick 4 Octopolis Jockey: Ryan Wiggins Trainer: Tom Button J: Ryan Wiggins T: Tom Button	136	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis At debut, second last of 7 at Cairns 2yo Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 4 ¾f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Carlando with 123lbs at $9.50. Was runner-up in a trial at Bowen on April 11 over 5f. Improvement likely.
1	Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 10 at Townsville 2yo Mdn on March 31 over 5f, slow going 6 len behind Tambo's Sister with 130lbs at $4.80. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Rockhampton 2yo Mdn-Sw on November 14 over 5 ¼f, slow going 3 len behind Erimar carrying 127lbs at $20. Fitter for that run and he can get into the finish. 3rd Pick 1 Boomious Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Georgina Holt J: Non Runner T: Georgina Holt	175	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 10 at Townsville 2yo Mdn on March 31 over 5f, slow going 6 len behind Tambo's Sister with 130lbs at $4.80. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Rockhampton 2yo Mdn-Sw on November 14 over 5 ¼f, slow going 3 len behind Erimar carrying 127lbs at $20. Fitter for that run and he can get into the finish.

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