AU - Rockhampton - Race 1

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

7.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

16.0K

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Verdict

MISSISSIPPI DREAM (3) just missed at Ipswich before being nudged out by 0.7 lengths over 6 ½f at Townsville. Well seasoned for the longer trip and she finds a winnable assignment. TURBO TORQUE (1) wasn't beaten far at the Sunshine Coast and then found Doomben too tough last time. Presents on a 7-day return and Wiggins stick aboard is a big plus. Suited and will get every chance from the inside barrier. HEROIC TALENT (5) has been about the money his last three with the latest at Thangool as favourite. Has been hanging in his races and has had a warning placed. The gate is awkward, but he will be running into it. READY LIGHTLY (9) wasn't too far away in the same contest and goes into the trifecta.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Form hard to fault. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at Townsville Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 6 ½f, slow going 0.7 len behind Ohh Errol with 125lbs at $5. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Ipswich Mdn on December 17 over 6 ¾f, 0.8 len behind Stabilizer with 126lbs at $4. Expected to go close. 1st Pick 3 Mississippi Dream Jockey: Frederick Larson Trainer: Lachie Manzelmann J: Frederick Larson T: Lachie Manzelmann	163	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at Townsville Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 6 ½f, slow going 0.7 len behind Ohh Errol with 125lbs at $5. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Ipswich Mdn on December 17 over 6 ¾f, 0.8 len behind Stabilizer with 126lbs at $4. Expected to go close.
1	Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at Doomben 3yo Mdn on January 29 over 6 ¾f, 4 len behind You Sexy Thing with 128lbs at $31. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn on January 11 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Ozzie Invader carrying 130lbs at $17. Suited and is a serious player. 2nd Pick 1 Turbo Torque Jockey: Ryan Wiggins Trainer: Stuart Kendrick J: Ryan Wiggins T: Stuart Kendrick	161	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at Doomben 3yo Mdn on January 29 over 6 ¾f, 4 len behind You Sexy Thing with 128lbs at $31. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn on January 11 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Ozzie Invader carrying 130lbs at $17. Suited and is a serious player.
5	Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 9 at Thangool 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 7f, 2 len behind Craiglea Oreo with 123lbs at $3. The race before that made ground from midfield, 2nd of 13 at this track Mdn on January 8 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Heart 'N' Power with 122lbs at $6.50. Going well and has claims again. 3rd Pick 5 Heroic Talent Jockey: Raul Silvera Olivera Trainer: Stephen Rundle J: Raul Silvera Olivera T: Stephen Rundle	108	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 9 at Thangool 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 7f, 2 len behind Craiglea Oreo with 123lbs at $3. The race before that made ground from midfield, 2nd of 13 at this track Mdn on January 8 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Heart 'N' Power with 122lbs at $6.50. Going well and has claims again.

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