AU - Muswellbrook - Race 2

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

7.2f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

20.1K

VIEW

Verdict

STUCK IN THE GORGE (6) nice gelding heading in the right direction. A win looks imminent from the inside draw after he stuck on gamely in a stronger race when third over 7f at Inverell. Stable apprentice jumps back on and he finds a winnable contest. BLACKTHORN (5) The Autumn Sun gelding from Plum Stone on debut for the Messara & Gavranich stable. Hardly excited in all three trials but expected to improve quickly under race conditions over this trip. PIERRO'S GIRL (10) big improver when she jumped in trip for an eye-catching fourth at her second run back over 1m at Taree. Capable of further progression with the good tempo expected. KRYSTINA KERIMA (8) fourth-up today and gives the indication this trip will suit. Outclassed in a Super Maiden when fifth over 6 ?f at Gilgandra. Senior rider goes on and expected to take a hand in the finish.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 9 at Scone Ctry Mdn on December 11 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Sigsaly carrying 130lbs at $4.20. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Inverell Super Mdn on January 1 over 7f, 0.8 len behind It's A Written carrying 126lbs at $9. Expected to go close from the gate. 1st Pick 6 Stuck In The Gorge Jockey: Braith Nock Trainer: Brett & Georgie Cavanough J: Braith Nock T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough	227	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 9 at Scone Ctry Mdn on December 11 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Sigsaly carrying 130lbs at $4.20. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Inverell Super Mdn on January 1 over 7f, 0.8 len behind It's A Written carrying 126lbs at $9. Expected to go close from the gate.
5	First starter by The Autumn Sun - Plum Stone. Hasn't set the track alight with his trials leading into today's race. In leading yard and must respect over this trip. 2nd Pick 5 Blackthorn Jockey: Aaron Bullock Trainer: Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich J: Aaron Bullock T: Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich	137	-	-	-	50%
Analysis First starter by The Autumn Sun - Plum Stone. Hasn't set the track alight with his trials leading into today's race. In leading yard and must respect over this trip.
10	Third-up today. Resumes off a 51 day letup. First-up 9th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 2 over 6f, on a slow track, 7 len behind African Diamond with 126lbs at $31. Second-up 4th of 10 at Taree Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.4 len behind Autumn Heir carrying 126lbs at $4.20. Not far away last start. Reaching her peak now and is worth including. 3rd Pick 10 Pierro's Girl Jockey: Chad Lever Trainer: Julia Presits J: Chad Lever T: Julia Presits	118	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Third-up today. Resumes off a 51 day letup. First-up 9th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 2 over 6f, on a slow track, 7 len behind African Diamond with 126lbs at $31. Second-up 4th of 10 at Taree Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.4 len behind Autumn Heir carrying 126lbs at $4.20. Not far away last start. Reaching her peak now and is worth including.

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