AU - Mackay - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

14.9K

VIEW

Verdict

EL FORTRESS (1) settled towards the tail then wound up strongly to finish 1.1 lengths away in second when resuming last start over 5 ½f at this track. Rates among the top chances. SHOOTINGOFFTHEHAND (2) finished fourth last time out over 5 ½f here following a minor placing at this circuit when fresh from a spell the run prior. Right in this contest. RED CITY SUN (4) was beaten just a head last start when fresh from a spell and landed his first top-three finish in the process at Townsville over 5f. Makes plenty of appeal on the back of that latest effort. MAYOR OF KINGSTON (3) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 7 ¾f at Gold Coast Poly. Has his share of talent and will prove hard to beat in this suitable race.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn on November 11 over 5 ½f, 1.1 len behind Rum Runner with 132lbs at $2.30. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 5f, 3 len behind Just Remember It carrying 131lbs at $3.30. Fitter and is a leading contender. 1st Pick 1 El Fortress Jockey: Raul Silvera Olivera Trainer: Jamie Mcconachy J: Raul Silvera Olivera T: Jamie Mcconachy	284	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn on November 11 over 5 ½f, 1.1 len behind Rum Runner with 132lbs at $2.30. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 5f, 3 len behind Just Remember It carrying 131lbs at $3.30. Fitter and is a leading contender.
2	Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 24 over 5 ½f, 2 len behind Dalt Jaz carrying 129lbs at $1.95. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track Mdn on November 11 over 5 ½f, 2 len behind Rum Runner carrying 130lbs at $4.20. Profiles nicely. Has ability and is among the leading hopes. 2nd Pick 2 Shootingoffthehand Jockey: Aidan Holt Trainer: Ricky Vale J: Aidan Holt T: Ricky Vale	160	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 24 over 5 ½f, 2 len behind Dalt Jaz carrying 129lbs at $1.95. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track Mdn on November 11 over 5 ½f, 2 len behind Rum Runner carrying 130lbs at $4.20. Profiles nicely. Has ability and is among the leading hopes.
4	Racing second-up today. Last outing 2nd of 8 at Townsville 3yo Mdn on November 4 over 5f, on a slow track, head behind Properleigh carrying 131lbs at $4.80. At only start last preparation 10th of 12 at Townsville 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 5f, slow going 5 len behind Supid Date with 128lbs at $51. Sure to run well. 3rd Pick 4 Red City Sun Jockey: Ryan Wiggins Trainer: Matthew Mcguire J: Ryan Wiggins T: Matthew Mcguire	109	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Racing second-up today. Last outing 2nd of 8 at Townsville 3yo Mdn on November 4 over 5f, on a slow track, head behind Properleigh carrying 131lbs at $4.80. At only start last preparation 10th of 12 at Townsville 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 5f, slow going 5 len behind Supid Date with 128lbs at $51. Sure to run well.

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