AU - Quirindi - Race 4

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 7

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Verdict

ALMANZAS (3) resumes and is now in the Stirling Osmond yard. Not that far away in town two back when fifth over 7 ¾f at Canterbury last January. Showed good dash to score a solid trial win over 4f at Inverell. Can get the better of these with the good early tempo. LUKE SKYWALKER (10) tongue-tie goes on for this and gets in light with Spokes' 4lbs claim. Taken back early and failed to come on in the straight when eighth over 6f at Tamworth. Fitter now and has the ability to bounce back. GIDDY UP GRIFF (1) resuming from a lengthy break. Far from disgraced on debut at the big odds with a slashing fourth over 5 ½f at Scone last January. Expected to go on with it this time in. IRISH ACCOLADE (7) frustrating gelding who gets further weight relief for this third-up. Should get a more genuine tempo and must be kept safe.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw February 14 over 1m, 11 len behind Free And Fast carrying 128lbs at $6. Previously first up, fourth of 12 at Orange Mdn-Sw January 6 over 7f, 2 len behind Rule Of Faith carrying 127lbs at $5. First run for the new yard and looks all set for a bright return. 1st Pick 3 Almanzas Jockey: Mikayla Weir Trainer: Stirling Osland J: Mikayla Weir T: Stirling Osland	128	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw February 14 over 1m, 11 len behind Free And Fast carrying 128lbs at $6. Previously first up, fourth of 12 at Orange Mdn-Sw January 6 over 7f, 2 len behind Rule Of Faith carrying 127lbs at $5. First run for the new yard and looks all set for a bright return.
10	Most recently 8th of 13 at Tamworth Mdn on June 26 over 6f, slow going 7 len behind Lyon carrying 121lbs at $13. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Muswellbrook Cge Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 6f, slow going 4.5 len behind Breakout carrying 130lbs at $41. Tongue-tie goes on and can return to form. 2nd Pick 10 Luke Skywalker Jockey: Grady Spokes Trainer: David Hatch J: Grady Spokes T: David Hatch	130	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Most recently 8th of 13 at Tamworth Mdn on June 26 over 6f, slow going 7 len behind Lyon carrying 121lbs at $13. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Muswellbrook Cge Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 6f, slow going 4.5 len behind Breakout carrying 130lbs at $41. Tongue-tie goes on and can return to form.
1	Dual acceptor. Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when made ground from midfield, 4th of 14 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 29 over 5 ½f, 2.75 len behind On One carrying 127lbs at $91. Back without a trial and can surprise fresh. 3rd Pick 1 Giddy Up Griff Jockey: Ben Looker Trainer: Wayne Wilkes J: Ben Looker T: Wayne Wilkes	67	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Dual acceptor. Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when made ground from midfield, 4th of 14 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 29 over 5 ½f, 2.75 len behind On One carrying 127lbs at $91. Back without a trial and can surprise fresh.

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