AU - Scone - Race 3

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

20.8K

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Verdict

ARE YOU KIDDING (3) firmed to start at $2.70 but found the winner a shade too good on debut last start over 5f at Muswellbrook. Has a terrible gate to contend with but if things go right he looks a great chance to open the account. ZO FRILLING (8) is the danger first-up from a 21-week spell. Raced well last prep but it should be noted at was all on soft or heavy tracks. Recent Tamworth trial winner who is a serious threat if she can bring the wet track form to a firmer surface. SILENT SERENADE (12) made it four minor placings from as many career runs when she found the line well but still finished 2.5 lengths behind Are You Kidding at Muswellbrook recently. Draws a far better gate today and can close that gap. HE'STHECHIEF (1) returns after a 195-day spell. Yet to be tried on a dry surface but his form with the sting out of the ground reads well. Keep him in mind. SCATPAK (2) hasn't been far away in his two runs this time in work and a slightly longer trip today helps.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Was well-supported at debut, made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 9 at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw on January 13 over 5f, slow going 0.9 len behind Difensivo carrying 128lbs at $2.70. Just needs luck from the wide gate to be going one better. 1st Pick 3 Are You Kidding Jockey: Aaron Bullock Trainer: Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich J: Aaron Bullock T: Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich	208	-	-	-	48%	11/10
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 9 at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw on January 13 over 5f, slow going 0.9 len behind Difensivo carrying 128lbs at $2.70. Just needs luck from the wide gate to be going one better.
8	Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Canberra Mdn-Sw September 5 over 7f, soft track, 2 len behind Yes I Win with 126lbs at $2.50. Previously first up, second of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn March 11 over 5f, soft track, 0.6 len behind Don't Tell Jack with 125lbs at $21. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to an effective return. 2nd Pick 8 Zo Frilling Jockey: Ashley Morgan Trainer: Nikki Pollock J: Ashley Morgan T: Nikki Pollock	83	-	-	-	6%	16/1
Analysis Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Canberra Mdn-Sw September 5 over 7f, soft track, 2 len behind Yes I Win with 126lbs at $2.50. Previously first up, second of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn March 11 over 5f, soft track, 0.6 len behind Don't Tell Jack with 125lbs at $21. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to an effective return.
12	Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 8 at Tamworth Mdn on December 22 over 5f, 1.1 len behind Oakfield Utah carrying 126lbs at $7. Last start 3rd of 9 at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw on January 13 over 5f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Difensivo carrying 122lbs at $9. Big chance to break through. 3rd Pick 12 Silent Serenade Jockey: Reece Jones Trainer: Tim Mcintosh J: Reece Jones T: Tim Mcintosh	136	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 8 at Tamworth Mdn on December 22 over 5f, 1.1 len behind Oakfield Utah carrying 126lbs at $7. Last start 3rd of 9 at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw on January 13 over 5f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Difensivo carrying 122lbs at $9. Big chance to break through.

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