AU - Scone - Race 6

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

SHUTTER (3) returned from a six-month spell with a real eye-catcher last start, coming from last on the bend to be beaten just 1.6 lengths in a Class 3 over 6 ?f at Muswellbrook. Only carries 2lbs more today after the claim in a far easier race. Very hard to beat out to this ideal distance. After five minor placings DWAYNE (1) finally cracked his maiden last time out when a comfortable winner over 7 ½f at Port Macquarie. Still has plenty of improvement to come at the third run back from a spell. The wide gate with a 9lbs claimer to steer is the only knock. QUESTIONABLE (8) was back in form last start with a fast-finishing third over this distance at Quirindi. Lightly raced mare who gets all the favours from gate one and should be highly competitive. GHAZNAVI (5) stormed home at the end of 7 ¼f at Muswellbrook recently. Rock hard fit and will be hard to hold out over this longer journey. BIG SHORT (2) strips fitter and is looking for the mile now.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Second-up. First-up after six months came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 10 at Muswellbrook Cl3 Bm66 on January 13 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Crimson Wings carrying 123lbs at $11. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Gunnedah Mdn-Sw March 15 over 6 ½f on a rain affected track defeating Ropewalker with 126lbs at $1.85. Will take a lot from that last run and is the one to beat in an open race. 1st Pick 3 Shutter Jockey: Deon Le Roux Trainer: Lou Mary J: Deon Le Roux T: Lou Mary	107	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after six months came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 10 at Muswellbrook Cl3 Bm66 on January 13 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Crimson Wings carrying 123lbs at $11. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Gunnedah Mdn-Sw March 15 over 6 ½f on a rain affected track defeating Ropewalker with 126lbs at $1.85. Will take a lot from that last run and is the one to beat in an open race.
1	Third-up today. First-up made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Wyong 4yo+ Mdn on December 20 over 6 ½f, 1.1 len behind Grainne carrying 125lbs at $4.20. Second-up favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.3 len at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw January 6 over 7 ½f defeating Bohemian Art with 121lbs at $1.75. Figures suggest he can take this next step. 2nd Pick 1 Dwayne Jockey: Liberty Smyth Trainer: Nathan Doyle J: Liberty Smyth T: Nathan Doyle	188	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Wyong 4yo+ Mdn on December 20 over 6 ½f, 1.1 len behind Grainne carrying 125lbs at $4.20. Second-up favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.3 len at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw January 6 over 7 ½f defeating Bohemian Art with 121lbs at $1.75. Figures suggest he can take this next step.
8	Most recently 2nd of 11 at Gunnedah Cl1-Sw on January 19 over 1m, 2 len behind Mr Chips carrying 126lbs at $4.60. The run before that 5th of 7 at Armidale Bm58 on January 5 over 1 ³/16m, on a slow track, 3 len behind Gold Capital with 126lbs at $7. Made headway last time. Excellent prospects in this suitable race. 3rd Pick 8 Questionable Jockey: Chelsea Hillier Trainer: Rodney Northam J: Chelsea Hillier T: Rodney Northam	132	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Most recently 2nd of 11 at Gunnedah Cl1-Sw on January 19 over 1m, 2 len behind Mr Chips carrying 126lbs at $4.60. The run before that 5th of 7 at Armidale Bm58 on January 5 over 1 ³/16m, on a slow track, 3 len behind Gold Capital with 126lbs at $7. Made headway last time. Excellent prospects in this suitable race.

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