AU - Rockhampton - Race 8

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

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Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

TEN CARAT LUCY (11) has been narrowly beaten here both starts this preparation, and has been freshened. Jumps from the inside gate back in grade, and winning rider Wiggins is reunited. Nicely placed to take this out. BETTER THAN WORDS (1) sat just off the speed and fought on well to finish second when resuming at this course and distance. Found more like her best and has the blinkers on again. Maps well and has a 4lbs claim back plenty in grade. LITTLE PINKER (9) was expected to win a CL2 at Mackay, but things didn't work out. Belted a CL1 field at Thangool prior by 3L over this distance, and that's a better measure of her ability. Has a handy 4lbs claim today and can make the finish with average luck, pushing forward from an awkward gate. BOLD CHANGE (6) was heavily bet, winning a Maiden easily over 6 ½f at Mackay. Has a 4lbs claim and scope for improvement. In the mix. LONERGY (3) will be fitter again and won't be far away.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Third-up today. Resumes off a 46 day letup. First-up 2nd of 13 at this track Cl1 on February 5 over 5 ½f, slow going neck behind Gotta Hero carrying 125lbs at $2. Second-up 2nd of 8 at this track Cl2 on February 24 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Limero with 121lbs at $4. Racing well. Top hope. 1st Pick 11 Ten Carat Lucy Jockey: Ryan Wiggins Trainer: Clinton Taylor J: Ryan Wiggins T: Clinton Taylor	175	-	-	-	45%	5/4
Analysis Third-up today. Resumes off a 46 day letup. First-up 2nd of 13 at this track Cl1 on February 5 over 5 ½f, slow going neck behind Gotta Hero carrying 125lbs at $2. Second-up 2nd of 8 at this track Cl2 on February 24 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Limero with 121lbs at $4. Racing well. Top hope.
1	Second run back. First-up after seven months came from midfield, 2nd of 7 at this track Cl4 on March 14 over 6f, slow going 1.3 len behind Nicconori with 117lbs at $5.50. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Mackay Bm70 on August 12 over 6 ½f, 4.5 len behind Turn Bird with 119lbs at $3.90. Fitter and worth following up in this grade. 2nd Pick 1 Better Than Words Jockey: Gabrielle Semmens Trainer: John Wigginton J: Gabrielle Semmens T: John Wigginton	138	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after seven months came from midfield, 2nd of 7 at this track Cl4 on March 14 over 6f, slow going 1.3 len behind Nicconori with 117lbs at $5.50. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Mackay Bm70 on August 12 over 6 ½f, 4.5 len behind Turn Bird with 119lbs at $3.90. Fitter and worth following up in this grade.
9	Last start 4th of 7 at Mackay Cl2 on March 19 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 1.4 len behind La Petite Maison with 125lbs at $3. The run before that favourite, scored a big 3 len win at Thangool Cl1 March 2 over 6f defeating Cascia with 130lbs at $4.60. Has decent claims. 3rd Pick 9 Little Pinker Jockey: Nikki Olzard Trainer: Clinton Taylor J: Nikki Olzard T: Clinton Taylor	155	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Last start 4th of 7 at Mackay Cl2 on March 19 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 1.4 len behind La Petite Maison with 125lbs at $3. The run before that favourite, scored a big 3 len win at Thangool Cl1 March 2 over 6f defeating Cascia with 130lbs at $4.60. Has decent claims.

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