AU - Moree - Race 3

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

18.9K

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Verdict

ALMANZAS (2) switched from Bjorn Baker to Stirling Osland and returned from a five-month spell when a closing second over 6f at Quirindi 24 days ago. Beaten just 1.6 lengths at Canterbury last prep which is outstanding form for a race of this calibre. Looks very hard to stop over the extra 1f today. WHISKEY AND WINE (1) has been runner-up at both appearances this prep, the latest over 6 ½f at Toowoomba where he did his best work late. Lightly raced four-year-old whose best is yet to come. HONNIBALL DRIVE (3) has only failed once in five career runs which was two back in town. Closed hard to finish a close fourth most recently over 5f at Muswellbrook. This looks a most suitable assignment. RUFUS ATTICUS (9) made late inroads to clock in just behind the placegetters over 6 ¼f at Gunnedah last start. Has had plenty of chances but is an each-way prospect. PINERO (8) needs a good track to show her best so today's conditions will suit.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Second-up. First-up after five months for a new stable 2nd of 8 at Quirindi Mdn on July 13 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.9 len behind Giddy Up Griff with 127lbs at $2.35. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1m, 4 len behind Tutto with 120lbs at $8.50. Looks to have settled in well and is in the right race to go one better. 1st Pick 2 Almanzas Jockey: Mikayla Weir Trainer: Stirling Osland J: Mikayla Weir T: Stirling Osland	161	-	-	-	45%	5/4
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months for a new stable 2nd of 8 at Quirindi Mdn on July 13 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.9 len behind Giddy Up Griff with 127lbs at $2.35. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1m, 4 len behind Tutto with 120lbs at $8.50. Looks to have settled in well and is in the right race to go one better.
1	Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 11 at Toowoomba 3yo Mdn on July 3 over 5 ½f, long-neck behind Tassortium carrying 131lbs at $18. Second run from a spell 2nd of 10 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 6 ½f, 2.25 len behind Captivate Legend with 128lbs at $3. Very fit and the step up to 7f looks ideal. 2nd Pick 1 Whiskey And Wine Jockey: Ben Looker Trainer: Cameron Byrne J: Ben Looker T: Cameron Byrne	98	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 11 at Toowoomba 3yo Mdn on July 3 over 5 ½f, long-neck behind Tassortium carrying 131lbs at $18. Second run from a spell 2nd of 10 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 6 ½f, 2.25 len behind Captivate Legend with 128lbs at $3. Very fit and the step up to 7f looks ideal.
3	Most recently made some head-way from midfield, 4th of 14 at Muswellbrook 2yo Mdn on July 26 over 5f, 2 len behind Bring Me Chocolate with 127lbs at $6. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Randwick 2yo Hcp on July 11 over 7f, in the wet, 7 len behind Proxima Dea with 112lbs at $9.50. Should be thereabouts again. 3rd Pick 3 Honniball Drive Jockey: Nick Palmer Trainer: Brett & Georgie Cavanough J: Nick Palmer T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough	198	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Most recently made some head-way from midfield, 4th of 14 at Muswellbrook 2yo Mdn on July 26 over 5f, 2 len behind Bring Me Chocolate with 127lbs at $6. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Randwick 2yo Hcp on July 11 over 7f, in the wet, 7 len behind Proxima Dea with 112lbs at $9.50. Should be thereabouts again.

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