AU - Mingenew - Race 2

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 3

9.2K

VIEW

Verdict

PRINCIPAL DEALER (7) sets the benchmark after a Broome second, beaten half a length, and the prior fourth there also had merit at long odds. The 18-start maiden record and wide draw keep the price honest, but she brings the clearest recent closing form. ANY QUESTIONS (1) is the main threat, race-fit and coming off a Carnarvon fourth over 5f where he closed hard from a hopeless position. The rise to 6f is the test, though the 9lbs claim helps. RAYLANA (8) resumes for Kym Tilka after provincial runs at Kalgoorlie and Northam, and the class drop plus her distance rating make her dangerous despite plain recent finishes. AL'S GAL (10) returns after missing by a nose over 7f at Carnarvon, she is lightly raced and progressive, but coming back to 6f is the obvious query.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Returns off a six-week let-up after going close at Broome, finishing second in a 3yo+ Maiden and beaten half a length despite being unwanted in the market. That followed a fourth there when she charged home from well back at long odds, so the improvement looks genuine. Wide draw is the main query, but she is a key chance. 1st Pick 7 Principal Dealer Jockey: Rosie Mahony Trainer: Peter Bamford J: Rosie Mahony T: Peter Bamford	114	-	-	-	6%	18/1
Analysis Returns off a six-week let-up after going close at Broome, finishing second in a 3yo+ Maiden and beaten half a length despite being unwanted in the market. That followed a fourth there when she charged home from well back at long odds, so the improvement looks genuine. Wide draw is the main query, but she is a key chance.
1	Closed strongly from well back when fourth in a 3yo+ Maiden over 5f at Carnarvon, beaten just over two lengths after being near the top of betting. The start prior, he was third over 7f but beaten nine and a half lengths after failing to quicken and laying in. The 6f is the test, but recent form makes him a live winning chance. 2nd Pick 1 Any Questions Jockey: Ebony Johnson Trainer: Sean Rains J: Ebony Johnson T: Sean Rains	102	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Closed strongly from well back when fourth in a 3yo+ Maiden over 5f at Carnarvon, beaten just over two lengths after being near the top of betting. The start prior, he was third over 7f but beaten nine and a half lengths after failing to quicken and laying in. The 6f is the test, but recent form makes him a live winning chance.
8	Returns from a three-month break for Kym Tilka after finishing last at Kalgoorlie over 7f, beaten four and a half lengths on soft ground after weakening from the 2 ½f. Her Northam run prior was an eighth, beaten just under five lengths at long odds. Class drop helps, though the 6f return has a query. 3rd Pick 8 Raylana Jockey: Kayla Holroyd Trainer: Kym Tilka J: Kayla Holroyd T: Kym Tilka	139	-	-	-	36%	9/5
Analysis Returns from a three-month break for Kym Tilka after finishing last at Kalgoorlie over 7f, beaten four and a half lengths on soft ground after weakening from the 2 ½f. Her Northam run prior was an eighth, beaten just under five lengths at long odds. Class drop helps, though the 6f return has a query.

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