AU - Quirindi - Race 2

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

TWICE AZ COOL (8) returned from a 14-month spell with an impressive second last start over 5 ½f at Scone, hanging on well after showing pace to be beaten less than a length. Draws a far better gate this time and with some natural improvement to come he clearly looks the one to beat. ROCK EMPEROR (6) started favourite on debut last time out over 5f at Tamworth but after leading into the straight found a couple better in the run home. May settle a bit better with the blinkers coming off. Sure to give a great sight. LOBBYIST (9) was handy from the outset but lacked a kick at the end of 7f at Armidale last time. Should be more effective back to this trip so worth including. ENVISIONED (2) is worth another chance off a five-week freshen up with a couple of gear changes. Cannot make a case for the other runners.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Second-up. First start 5th of 7 at this track 2yo Hcp on February 21 2025 over 5f, 6 len behind Social Circle with 122lbs at $10. Went for a spell before returning sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 5 ½f, 0.8 len behind Moke Lake carrying 126lbs at $8. Only needs to hold that form from the first-up run to be going one better. 1st Pick 8 Twice Az Cool Jockey: Leeshelle Small Trainer: Rodney Northam J: Leeshelle Small T: Rodney Northam	211	-	-	-	50%	1/1
Analysis Second-up. First start 5th of 7 at this track 2yo Hcp on February 21 2025 over 5f, 6 len behind Social Circle with 122lbs at $10. Went for a spell before returning sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 5 ½f, 0.8 len behind Moke Lake carrying 126lbs at $8. Only needs to hold that form from the first-up run to be going one better.
6	Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 12 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 5f, 2 len behind Putinacall carrying 129lbs at $3.40. Plenty of improvement to come and he is among the leading contenders. 2nd Pick 6 Rock Emperor Jockey: Mikayla Weir Trainer: Scott Singleton J: Mikayla Weir T: Scott Singleton	125	-	-	-	39%	8/5
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 12 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 5f, 2 len behind Putinacall carrying 129lbs at $3.40. Plenty of improvement to come and he is among the leading contenders.
10	Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Scone Mdn December 11 over 1m, 5 len behind Cheval De Bois with 121lbs at $4.20. On debut fifth of 12 at Scone Mdn-Sw November 18 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Azure Angel carrying 122lbs at $18. Likely improver who can start this prep in a strong way. 3rd Pick 10 Pepperina Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Brett & Georgie Cavanough J: Non Runner T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough	177	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Scone Mdn December 11 over 1m, 5 len behind Cheval De Bois with 121lbs at $4.20. On debut fifth of 12 at Scone Mdn-Sw November 18 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Azure Angel carrying 122lbs at $18. Likely improver who can start this prep in a strong way.

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