AU - Quirindi - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

18.6K

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Verdict

BEYOND PERFECTION (3) is the clear horse with upside after putting away a Dubbo Mdn with ease first-up. He was held up early in the straight but let down sharply once finding the clear. Suspect he's got plenty more to offer and is one to follow. BONOYSTER (6) looks the immediate danger. He's knocking on the door and should be near his top now but is fairly exposed and needs to break a long drought. IT STAYS IN VEGAS (1) wasn't far away when resuming and is sure to be better with that run under his belt. Has good tactical speed and gets help at the weights again with the 7lbs claimer sticking. Can give a sight. CHICKEN LEGS (4) is a credible danger after missing narrowly at Narromine when slow away and held up, and his broader 5f record keeps him in the discussion.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Won with real authority first-up at Dubbo, scoring by just under three lengths in a Mdn despite blundering at the start and being held up in the straight. He was well supported there and beat My Smurf decisively, while the only previous run is best treated cautiously given the cardiac arrhythmia noted. With Clayton Gallagher staying aboard and one win from one start at this distance, he is the progressive runner to beat. 1st Pick 3 Beyond Perfection Jockey: Clayton Gallagher Trainer: David J Smith J: Clayton Gallagher T: David J Smith	118	-	-	-	45%	5/4
Analysis Won with real authority first-up at Dubbo, scoring by just under three lengths in a Mdn despite blundering at the start and being held up in the straight. He was well supported there and beat My Smurf decisively, while the only previous run is best treated cautiously given the cardiac arrhythmia noted. With Clayton Gallagher staying aboard and one win from one start at this distance, he is the progressive runner to beat.
6	Covered ground throughout when fifth in a Class 2 at Scone last start, beaten only a length and a half, so that run carries more merit than the finishing position suggests. He had been nailed by a nose at Scone before that as odds-on favourite after another wide run. The 5f win record is limited, but his consistency, rider record and recent ratings make him a major player. 2nd Pick 6 Bonoyster Jockey: Jake Pracey-Holmes Trainer: Noel Boland J: Jake Pracey-Holmes T: Noel Boland	111	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Covered ground throughout when fifth in a Class 2 at Scone last start, beaten only a length and a half, so that run carries more merit than the finishing position suggests. He had been nailed by a nose at Scone before that as odds-on favourite after another wide run. The 5f win record is limited, but his consistency, rider record and recent ratings make him a major player.
4	Had genuine excuses at Narromine last start, beginning slowly and then being held up from the 1 ¼f before finishing fourth, beaten just over half a length. Two back he was well held in a BM66 at Dubbo after racing wide throughout, so the latest run is the better guide. He has won three times around 5f and a repeat of that Narromine effort gives him sound place claims. 3rd Pick 4 Chicken Legs Jockey: Gabrielle Johnston Trainer: Jane Clement J: Gabrielle Johnston T: Jane Clement	133	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Had genuine excuses at Narromine last start, beginning slowly and then being held up from the 1 ¼f before finishing fourth, beaten just over half a length. Two back he was well held in a BM66 at Dubbo after racing wide throughout, so the latest run is the better guide. He has won three times around 5f and a repeat of that Narromine effort gives him sound place claims.

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