AU - Rosehill - Race 5

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

5.5f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

Only five runners but a very nice race. ASTRONOMIX (4) won in town on debut then ran on well but was anchored a bit under 60.5kgs over this distance at Gosford last time. Drops 3kgs and McDonald returns so he is nicely placed to get the job done. FIERCE (7) maintained his unbeaten record when comfortably home first-up over 5f at Wyong last time out. Facing a stiffer test and drawn a little awkwardly but should progress further and play a key role. Another yet to taste defeat is BANJORA (2) who scored with a bit in hand when fresh from a spell over 5f at Gosford recently. Gets a gun run from the inside stall so he gets every chance to keep the record intact. Market watch on MATIMA (5) first-up following a gelding procedure. The other runner BEAU BANDIT (6) is at long odds and will probably follow them home.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 2.5 len at Randwick Kensington 3yo Mdn-Sw January 14 over 5f on a soft track defeating Farfetched with 126lbs at $3.10. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Gosford Cg&E Bm64 on February 5 over 5 ½f, 0.5 len behind Ferinzo carrying 133lbs at $2.50. Promising type who can win again with J Mac reacquainting. 1st Pick 4 Astronomix Jockey: James Mcdonald Trainer: John O'shea & Tom Charlton J: James Mcdonald T: John O'shea & Tom Charlton	215	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 2.5 len at Randwick Kensington 3yo Mdn-Sw January 14 over 5f on a soft track defeating Farfetched with 126lbs at $3.10. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Gosford Cg&E Bm64 on February 5 over 5 ½f, 0.5 len behind Ferinzo carrying 133lbs at $2.50. Promising type who can win again with J Mac reacquainting.
7	Second-up. Promising on debut as favourite, won by a nose at Hawkesbury Super 3yo Mdn September 6 over 5f defeating She's Assort carrying 130lbs at $5.50. Went for a break before returning favourite, settled well back, won by 2.5 len at Wyong Cl1 February 10 over 5f defeating Gambler with 129lbs at $2.10. Impossible to knock and looks the one again. Going well enough to cope with this tougher assignment. 2nd Pick 7 Fierce Jockey: Tyler Schiller Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes J: Tyler Schiller T: M, W & J Hawkes	170	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Second-up. Promising on debut as favourite, won by a nose at Hawkesbury Super 3yo Mdn September 6 over 5f defeating She's Assort carrying 130lbs at $5.50. Went for a break before returning favourite, settled well back, won by 2.5 len at Wyong Cl1 February 10 over 5f defeating Gambler with 129lbs at $2.10. Impossible to knock and looks the one again. Going well enough to cope with this tougher assignment.
2	Yet to taste defeat in two starts. Returned last time out favourite, won by 1.1 len at Gosford Mid Bm64 February 5 over 5f defeating Triple Yes carrying 130lbs at $1.65. Impressive of late. Up-and-coming four-year-old ready to take on this company. 3rd Pick 2 Banjora Jockey: Zac Lloyd Trainer: Bryce Heys J: Zac Lloyd T: Bryce Heys	152	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Yet to taste defeat in two starts. Returned last time out favourite, won by 1.1 len at Gosford Mid Bm64 February 5 over 5f defeating Triple Yes carrying 130lbs at $1.65. Impressive of late. Up-and-coming four-year-old ready to take on this company.

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