AU - Queanbeyan - Race 6

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Class 2

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

PATRIKA EXPRESS (6) has done little wrong in two starts, winning her Mdn at Dubbo by just over four lengths before being run down late as a dominant odds-on favourite in a BM58 at Orange. Gets some weight relief here and a softer barrier is a big tick. Can get back to winning ways. MRS FLANDERS (1) comes back from provincial BM64 grade after covering ground at Newcastle, and her wet-track record is a genuine asset. Ticks a few boxes and looks primed for a bold showing. BLUE AKOYA (2) has placed or finished close in both runs this campaign in BM66 grade. Third-up now and the form out of her last start has held up well. Can put her best foot forward. TRAVELON DORY (5) is on the quick turnaround after a nice win last start and can't be left out. BLIND SQUIRREL (4) bolted in fresh before a narrow defeat last start. Third-up off a long break now and she has a nice platform to explode.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Has made a strong start to her career, winning a Mdn at Dubbo by just over four lengths from Half Gage before running second in a BM58 at Orange. She was a dominant odds-on favourite there and was run down late by Vicious Rumour, but the effort still had merit at only her second start. Run down late as odds-on favourite last start, but the profile still points to a major chance. 1st Pick 6 Patrika Express Jockey: Coriah Keatings Trainer: Nick Olive J: Coriah Keatings T: Nick Olive	152	-	-	-	56%	4/5
Analysis Has made a strong start to her career, winning a Mdn at Dubbo by just over four lengths from Half Gage before running second in a BM58 at Orange. She was a dominant odds-on favourite there and was run down late by Vicious Rumour, but the effort still had merit at only her second start. Run down late as odds-on favourite last start, but the profile still points to a major chance.
1	Had a legitimate excuse in BM64 grade at Newcastle last start, racing wide throughout before finishing sixth and beaten six and a half lengths by Emalyn. Her Hawkesbury fifth the run prior was sound enough after leading and working home evenly, and she now finds easier company than that provincial assignment. Proven at 5f and handles wet ground, so she can rebound strongly. 2nd Pick 1 Mrs Flanders Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Kerry Parker J: Non Runner T: Kerry Parker	134	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Had a legitimate excuse in BM64 grade at Newcastle last start, racing wide throughout before finishing sixth and beaten six and a half lengths by Emalyn. Her Hawkesbury fifth the run prior was sound enough after leading and working home evenly, and she now finds easier company than that provincial assignment. Proven at 5f and handles wet ground, so she can rebound strongly.
2	Closed off well from a rearward spot when fourth in a BM66 at Wagga, beaten just under two lengths after beginning slowly and becoming unbalanced near the 1 ½f. She had earlier run second in another BM66 at Corowa, beaten a length by Narcissist, so the recent form is consistent. Can fire a shot now she's third-up. 3rd Pick 2 Blue Akoya Jockey: Quayde Krogh Trainer: B Joseph & P & M Jones J: Quayde Krogh T: B Joseph & P & M Jones	116	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Closed off well from a rearward spot when fourth in a BM66 at Wagga, beaten just under two lengths after beginning slowly and becoming unbalanced near the 1 ½f. She had earlier run second in another BM66 at Corowa, beaten a length by Narcissist, so the recent form is consistent. Can fire a shot now she's third-up.

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