AU - Rockhampton - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

5.2f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

16.0K

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Verdict

ANTHROPOLOGY (5) disappointed as favourite Mackay on debut and then looked a run short when finding one better at Emerald, heavily bet. Has an awkward barrier but a top hoop stays aboard. The Clinton Taylor yard strikes at 27% at this track and is hard to risk. PENROD (4) led them up and missed a nose at Emerald on the same day. Has claims if things go his way. READY MAREA (11) debuts at home for the local Hansen yard and owns a comfortable trial win at the track. Maps okay and the betting will be key with her. VILLANDRY (1) resumes and has placed 2/3 fresh. May need one, but he'll be around the mark if presented forward.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 12 at Mackay Mdn-Sw on December 30 over 5 ½f, 4.5 len behind Marellity carrying 125lbs at $3.20. Last start came from midfield, 2nd of 7 at Emerald Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 5 ½f, slow going 2.5 len behind Yes Larry carrying 127lbs at $2.15. Capable of a better showing. Can break through. 1st Pick 5 Anthropology Jockey: Ryan Wiggins Trainer: Clinton Taylor J: Ryan Wiggins T: Clinton Taylor	162	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 12 at Mackay Mdn-Sw on December 30 over 5 ½f, 4.5 len behind Marellity carrying 125lbs at $3.20. Last start came from midfield, 2nd of 7 at Emerald Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 5 ½f, slow going 2.5 len behind Yes Larry carrying 127lbs at $2.15. Capable of a better showing. Can break through.
4	At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Emerald Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 5 ½f, slow going nose behind August Joe with 128lbs at $3.60. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 8 over 5 ¼f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Wax On Wax Off carrying 126lbs at $51. Has claims. 2nd Pick 4 Penrod Jockey: Raul Silvera Olivera Trainer: Tracy Simmons J: Raul Silvera Olivera T: Tracy Simmons	178	-	-	-	19%
Analysis At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Emerald Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 5 ½f, slow going nose behind August Joe with 128lbs at $3.60. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 8 over 5 ¼f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Wax On Wax Off carrying 126lbs at $51. Has claims.
11	Kris Hansen trained two-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Won a recent trial at Rockhampton. Inside barrier will assist chances. The betting should tell the story. 3rd Pick 11 Ready Marea Jockey: Christopher Mciver Trainer: Kris Hansen J: Christopher Mciver T: Kris Hansen	62	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Kris Hansen trained two-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Won a recent trial at Rockhampton. Inside barrier will assist chances. The betting should tell the story.

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