AU - Quirindi - Race 4

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

7.2f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

19.3K

VIEW

Verdict

ZORKO (4) settled midfield then worked home well but was never a threat first-up over 7f at Taree. Lightly raced three-year-old in a pretty modest maiden today. Has enough improvement up his sleeve to fully test this lot. PRESSIAIRE (13) was close enough when they cornered but lacked a change of gears when a well-held fifth over 6 ?f at Muswellbrook last time out. Backs up eight days later over a more suitable trip so can improve sharply. ANY QUESTIONS (3) found the front at the top of the lane and tried hard but was swamped at the end of 6 ½f at Scone recently. Going okay deep into the maiden prep - appeals on an each-way basis. LUNA CRUISER (8) finished alongside Any Questions when fresh from a spell at Scone last start. Yet to salute in 24 starts which is alarming. DON'T SHARE SHAMUS (1) ran a better race last start and is worth including in wider trifectas and first fours.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Second-up. First start 6th of 9 at Mudgee Ctry Mdn on September 7 over 5 ½f, 5.5 len behind Western Warrior carrying 125lbs at $1.65. Returned from break 4th of 12 at Taree Ctry Mdn on April 9 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Course Of Action carrying 123lbs at $16. Will come on from that run and is well-placed to take this out. 1st Pick 4 Zorko Jockey: Nick Palmer Trainer: Brett & Georgie Cavanough J: Nick Palmer T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough	149	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Second-up. First start 6th of 9 at Mudgee Ctry Mdn on September 7 over 5 ½f, 5.5 len behind Western Warrior carrying 125lbs at $1.65. Returned from break 4th of 12 at Taree Ctry Mdn on April 9 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Course Of Action carrying 123lbs at $16. Will come on from that run and is well-placed to take this out.
13	Having third race start. At debut, 3rd in a small field at Wyong 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 5f, on a slow track, 7 len behind Dingle Grey with 125lbs at $14. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Muswellbrook F&M Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 6f, 4 len behind Tigletta with 127lbs at $21. Worth another chance on an eight-day back-up. 2nd Pick 13 Pressiaire Jockey: Jenny Duggan Trainer: Allan Kehoe J: Jenny Duggan T: Allan Kehoe	95	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Having third race start. At debut, 3rd in a small field at Wyong 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 5f, on a slow track, 7 len behind Dingle Grey with 125lbs at $14. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Muswellbrook F&M Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 6f, 4 len behind Tigletta with 127lbs at $21. Worth another chance on an eight-day back-up.
3	Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Scone Mdn on April 13 over 6 ½f, 2 len behind Harry's Boy with 129lbs at $5.50. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cge Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 5 ¾f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Newy carrying 129lbs at $41. Drawn out a bit but a bold showing is on the cards. 3rd Pick 3 Any Questions Jockey: Mikayla Weir Trainer: Scott Singleton J: Mikayla Weir T: Scott Singleton	159	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Scone Mdn on April 13 over 6 ½f, 2 len behind Harry's Boy with 129lbs at $5.50. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cge Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 5 ¾f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Newy carrying 129lbs at $41. Drawn out a bit but a bold showing is on the cards.

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