AU - Port Macquarie - Race 2

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 9

19.3K

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Verdict

COOL ZOUSAIN (1) got out late on debut with a respectable third as the ($1.30 fav) over 5f at this track. Further improved for this and can find winning form quickly. MARKWELL TOPSORT (5) finished runner-up in his two career starts and should appreciate the extra trip here. Kept finding through the line when second over 4f at Coffs Harbour. Proven in the going and expected to go close. OAKFIELD MARS (8) resumes after racing in stronger company last prep. Back without a trial and can surprise fresh over this shorter trip. RED CHICK (9) resumes. Showed ability in her first campaign and expected to get off the mark this time in. Scored a sharp trial win over 4f at Beaumont Newcastle. Leading player.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn on May 12 over 5f, on heavy track, 2 len behind Powerful Tune with 130lbs at $1.30. Looms as a serious contender. 1st Pick 1 Cool Zousain Jockey: Ashley Morgan Trainer: Adam Duggan J: Ashley Morgan T: Adam Duggan	148	-	-	-	40%	6/4
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn on May 12 over 5f, on heavy track, 2 len behind Powerful Tune with 130lbs at $1.30. Looms as a serious contender.
5	Having third race start. At debut, 2nd of 10 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on April 24 over 4f, on a slow track, long-neck behind Lord Seymour with 129lbs at $12. Second-up 2nd of 7 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 4f, in the wet, 0.7 len behind Immortal Storm carrying 130lbs at $3.60. Capable of a better showing. Leading prospect from the good gate. 2nd Pick 5 Markwell Topsort Jockey: Luke Rolls Trainer: Joseph Burges J: Luke Rolls T: Joseph Burges	138	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Having third race start. At debut, 2nd of 10 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on April 24 over 4f, on a slow track, long-neck behind Lord Seymour with 129lbs at $12. Second-up 2nd of 7 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 4f, in the wet, 0.7 len behind Immortal Storm carrying 130lbs at $3.60. Capable of a better showing. Leading prospect from the good gate.
8	Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Dubbo Mdn-Sw February 2 over 7f, 1.2 len behind Maximum Ride with 126lbs at $2. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw October 18 over 4 ½f, soft track, 7 len behind Straight Sets carrying 127lbs at $7.50. Expected to sprint well fresh. 3rd Pick 8 Oakfield Mars Jockey: Aaron Bullock Trainer: Damien Lane J: Aaron Bullock T: Damien Lane	115	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Dubbo Mdn-Sw February 2 over 7f, 1.2 len behind Maximum Ride with 126lbs at $2. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw October 18 over 4 ½f, soft track, 7 len behind Straight Sets carrying 127lbs at $7.50. Expected to sprint well fresh.

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