AU - Mackay - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

6.5f

Class 3

Turf

GOOD 4

14.8K

VIEW

Verdict

GOT GUMPTION (2) kept coming last time to finish 1.2 lengths from the winner in fourth over 5 ½f at this track. The extra trip a plus and rates among the main hopes. The well-related DETERMINATION (1) (half to G1 winner Bella Vella) was far from disgraced when second last start over 6 ½f here, beaten 2.5 lengths. That followed a win at Rockhampton the start prior. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. SMASHING ROSIE (10) was well supported when resuming last time out over 6f at Barcaldine and proved too strong, scoring by 1.1 lengths. Fitter for that last hit-out and is a great chance to get the prize again. SPIRIT OF MAC (5) saluted two runs ago then turned in a decent effort last time out when third over 6f at Townsville, beaten 1.75 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 11 at Townsville Bm60 on May 8 over 5f, on a slow track, 0.9 len behind Coppabella Road with 130lbs at $6. Last start 4th of 9 at this track Bm60 on May 23 over 5 ½f, 1.2 len behind Lucky Lass with 134lbs at $6.50. Racing well. Certainly worth another chance. 1st Pick 2 Got Gumption Jockey: Adam Sewell Trainer: Zac Mcfarlane J: Adam Sewell T: Zac Mcfarlane	102	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 11 at Townsville Bm60 on May 8 over 5f, on a slow track, 0.9 len behind Coppabella Road with 130lbs at $6. Last start 4th of 9 at this track Bm60 on May 23 over 5 ½f, 1.2 len behind Lucky Lass with 134lbs at $6.50. Racing well. Certainly worth another chance.
1	Half-brother to Group 1 winner Bella Vella. At the latest run came from midfield, 2nd of 10 at this track Cl4 on May 23 over 6 ½f, 2.5 len behind Our Missile carrying 128lbs at $9. Before that won by 0.8 len at Rockhampton Bm60 April 24 over 6 ½f in soft going defeating Warna with 131lbs at $9. Great chance to atone. 2nd Pick 1 Determination Jockey: Aidan Holt Trainer: Ricky Vale J: Aidan Holt T: Ricky Vale	195	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Half-brother to Group 1 winner Bella Vella. At the latest run came from midfield, 2nd of 10 at this track Cl4 on May 23 over 6 ½f, 2.5 len behind Our Missile carrying 128lbs at $9. Before that won by 0.8 len at Rockhampton Bm60 April 24 over 6 ½f in soft going defeating Warna with 131lbs at $9. Great chance to atone.
10	Second run back. First-up after three months won by 1.1 len at Barcaldine Cl3-Sw May 19 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating I'm Zac with 126lbs at $3.70. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Port Macquarie Cl1 on June 24 over 5 ½f, slow going 7 len behind First Landing carrying 121lbs at $31. Back in great shape and is likely to feature. 3rd Pick 10 Smashing Rosie Jockey: Sean Cormack Trainer: Toni Schofield J: Sean Cormack T: Toni Schofield	152	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after three months won by 1.1 len at Barcaldine Cl3-Sw May 19 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating I'm Zac with 126lbs at $3.70. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Port Macquarie Cl1 on June 24 over 5 ½f, slow going 7 len behind First Landing carrying 121lbs at $31. Back in great shape and is likely to feature.

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