AU - Rockhampton - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

5.2f

OPEN

Turf

GOOD 4

15.1K

VIEW

Verdict

CHARMING SEAHORSE (2) was well supported on debut and showed pace before fading for third over 5 ½f at Mackay. Likely improver with leading rider going on. Take catching. DIANTE (5) is a two-start maiden who looks close to a win after placing at both runs, the latest when second over 5 ½f at Mackay. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Likely to feature. ASTILLA (6) is an interesting one to line up. Made debut at Caulfield then went for a spell and switched yards. Showed pace in her first run in this area before veering to the outside rail, taking control of the rider and dropping right out. Has since won a trial. Well worth another chance. AIRBORNE AFFAIR (1) is a colt by Trapeze Artist from She's My Girl on debut. Won a recent Beaudesert trial. Showing ability at the trials and expected to run well. HOPE SO (7) is a two-year-old filly making her debut by The Odyssey out of Roux Star. Won a trial here and worth keeping safe.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Was well-supported at debut, 3rd in a small field at Mackay 2yo Mdn on May 14 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Missile Shot carrying 130lbs at $2.20. Will derive great benefit from that experience and looks a top chance to break through. 1st Pick 2 Charming Seahorse Jockey: Ryan Wiggins Trainer: Clinton Taylor J: Ryan Wiggins T: Clinton Taylor	170	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, 3rd in a small field at Mackay 2yo Mdn on May 14 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Missile Shot carrying 130lbs at $2.20. Will derive great benefit from that experience and looks a top chance to break through.
5	Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Mackay 2yo Hcp on April 2 over 5 ½f, 1.5 len behind Dub Stepping carrying 123lbs at $2.60. Second-up gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 7 at Mackay 2yo Hcp on April 17 over 5 ½f, neck behind Blessed Boom carrying 127lbs at $1.28. Close ti a win and looks tough to beat. 2nd Pick 5 Diante Jockey: Raul Silvera Olivera Trainer: Ricky Vale J: Raul Silvera Olivera T: Ricky Vale	172	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Mackay 2yo Hcp on April 2 over 5 ½f, 1.5 len behind Dub Stepping carrying 123lbs at $2.60. Second-up gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 7 at Mackay 2yo Hcp on April 17 over 5 ½f, neck behind Blessed Boom carrying 127lbs at $1.28. Close ti a win and looks tough to beat.
6	Third race start. First start ran last in a small field at Caulfield Heath 2yo Hcp on November 19 over 5f, 6 len behind Almost An Angel carrying 126lbs at $12. Went for a break before returning did the work up front then tired ran last of 7 at Townsville 2yo Mdn on May 8 over 5f, on a slow track, 20 len behind Bowdene with 125lbs at $2. Strips fitter and will be tough to beat. 3rd Pick 6 Astilla Jockey: Christopher Mciver Trainer: Tom F Smith J: Christopher Mciver T: Tom F Smith	153	-	-	-	63%	3/5
Analysis Third race start. First start ran last in a small field at Caulfield Heath 2yo Hcp on November 19 over 5f, 6 len behind Almost An Angel carrying 126lbs at $12. Went for a break before returning did the work up front then tired ran last of 7 at Townsville 2yo Mdn on May 8 over 5f, on a slow track, 20 len behind Bowdene with 125lbs at $2. Strips fitter and will be tough to beat.

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