AU - Nowra - Race 3

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

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Turf

SOFT 6

21.2K

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Verdict

BOOM IN THE DARK (3) starting to hit his straps this prep. Shouldered the 133lbs with a gritty on-pace second over 6f at Moruya. Nick Heywood stays on and shapes as a genuine contender. SIR LUNCHALOTS (9) scored a decisive win two-back at Wagga, then folded up in the straight with a dismal eighth over 7f at the Sapphire Coast. Back in trip and should find this more to his liking. BRUTAL EYES (5) returns without a trial after going out a winner over the mile at Canberra last September. Placed fresh and proven at the trip. YOU WISH (7) won well two back at Albury before a 1.8L defeat at the Sapphire Coast most recently. Will handle the soggy deck and make her presence felt.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 8 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on January 31 over 5f, slow going 1.1 len behind Abstruse with 128lbs at $12. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Moruya Cl3 on July 21 over 5f, slow going 8 len behind Princeston with 118lbs at $6.50. Returned well and sure to be thereabouts. 1st Pick 6 Rippana Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Luke Pepper J: Non Runner T: Luke Pepper	117	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 8 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on January 31 over 5f, slow going 1.1 len behind Abstruse with 128lbs at $12. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Moruya Cl3 on July 21 over 5f, slow going 8 len behind Princeston with 118lbs at $6.50. Returned well and sure to be thereabouts.
3	Racing well recently. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Moruya Bm58 on January 23 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Faceoff with 133lbs at $4.80. The race before that won by a nose at Moruya Bm58 January 5 over 5f defeating Kool Kade with 129lbs at $8. Looks tough to beat in this line-up. 2nd Pick 3 Boom In The Dark Jockey: Nick Heywood Trainer: Keith Dryden & Libby Snowden J: Nick Heywood T: Keith Dryden & Libby Snowden	145	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Moruya Bm58 on January 23 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Faceoff with 133lbs at $4.80. The race before that won by a nose at Moruya Bm58 January 5 over 5f defeating Kool Kade with 129lbs at $8. Looks tough to beat in this line-up.
9	At the latest run did the work up front then tired 8th of 10 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on February 1 over 7f, on a slow track, 7 len behind Remadosi with 127lbs at $4.80. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a nose at Wagga Cl1 January 11 over 6 ½f defeating Moonlight Dream with 121lbs at $8.50. Finds an easier contest and strips fitter. 3rd Pick 9 Sir Lunchalots Jockey: Robyn Freeman Trainer: Anthony Warren J: Robyn Freeman T: Anthony Warren	108	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis At the latest run did the work up front then tired 8th of 10 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on February 1 over 7f, on a slow track, 7 len behind Remadosi with 127lbs at $4.80. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a nose at Wagga Cl1 January 11 over 6 ½f defeating Moonlight Dream with 121lbs at $8.50. Finds an easier contest and strips fitter.

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