AU - Moree - Race 2

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

SIDE QUEST (8) made it two minor placings from the last three outings when edged out over 6 ¼f at Gunnedah last start. Her two best performances have come when ridden on pace. Gets a chance to do that again from a favourable draw. Going well and ready to break through. FLAUNTER (11) has been in the money at all four runs, the pick of those performances coming last time out when a game second over 6 ?f at Muswellbrook. No luck again at the barrier draw but if she can cross easily this looks well within reach. BY THE WAY (7) returned from a five-month spell for new trainer Stirling Osland with a respectable fifth over 5 ?f at Grafton recently. This maiden isn't as deep so expect her to be highly competitive. TRALEE (9) caught the eye late when resuming over 6f at Tamworth three weeks ago. Lightly raced mare with plenty of improvement to come. Debutante BUCKO'S WISH (10) placed in a recent Grafton trial and looks to have ability.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Gunnedah Mdn on July 20 over 6 ¼f, head behind Nielsen Park carrying 119lbs at $5.50. The start before that made ground from midfield, 4th of 13 at Tamworth Mdn on June 26 over 6f, slow going 4.5 len behind Lyon carrying 119lbs at $3.80. Racing well and a maiden win is long overdue. 1st Pick 8 Side Quest Jockey: Juliet Partridge Trainer: Holly Williams J: Juliet Partridge T: Holly Williams	135	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Gunnedah Mdn on July 20 over 6 ¼f, head behind Nielsen Park carrying 119lbs at $5.50. The start before that made ground from midfield, 4th of 13 at Tamworth Mdn on June 26 over 6f, slow going 4.5 len behind Lyon carrying 119lbs at $3.80. Racing well and a maiden win is long overdue.
11	Form hard to fault. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn on July 26 over 6f, 1.2 len behind Heathcliff carrying 123lbs at $2.70. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 10 over 5f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Yes To Infinity with 121lbs at $6. Nice effort last time. Progressing nicely and is sure to prove tough to beat. 2nd Pick 11 Flaunter Jockey: Jasmine Urquhart-Warren Trainer: Brett & Georgie Cavanough J: Jasmine Urquhart-Warren T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough	187	-	-	-	48%	11/10
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn on July 26 over 6f, 1.2 len behind Heathcliff carrying 123lbs at $2.70. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 10 over 5f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Yes To Infinity with 121lbs at $6. Nice effort last time. Progressing nicely and is sure to prove tough to beat.
7	Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 11 at Grafton Big Maiden on July 16 over 5f, 4.5 len behind Zalique carrying 126lbs at $5. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Eagle Farm 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 7f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Mythology carrying 123lbs at $3.80. Strips fitter and there is plenty of improvement to come. 3rd Pick 7 By The Way Jockey: Ben Looker Trainer: Stirling Osland J: Ben Looker T: Stirling Osland	104	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 11 at Grafton Big Maiden on July 16 over 5f, 4.5 len behind Zalique carrying 126lbs at $5. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Eagle Farm 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 7f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Mythology carrying 123lbs at $3.80. Strips fitter and there is plenty of improvement to come.

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