AU - Taree - Race 1

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

20.8K

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Verdict

COURSE OF ACTION (1) wasn't far away on debut last start over 7f at Scone, finishing second. Hails from a leading barn and is open to sharp improvement. Can get off the mark this time. ZORKO (3) was well in commission on his debut over 5 ½f at Mudgee back on September 7 but failed to meet expectations when finishing sixth. Readied with a soft trial and the blinkers come off. From a smart camp and willing to give another chance, especially if there's support for him. WHATSTHETIMEMRWOLF (13) progressed nicely last start to finish a close second at Grafton. Has found the maiden win elusive but is rock-hard fit and deserves consideration. MS HUBBLE (10)only warmed late when running into second first-up at Port Mac. Is sure to have come on from that and is among the main hopes.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	At debut, 2nd of 7 at Scone Ctry Mdn on March 20 over 7f, slow going 1.5 len behind Famahan with 129lbs at $7. Shapes as a leading chance. 1st Pick 1 Course Of Action Jockey: Mitchell Bell Trainer: Brett & Georgie Cavanough J: Mitchell Bell T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough	212	-	-	-	46%
Analysis At debut, 2nd of 7 at Scone Ctry Mdn on March 20 over 7f, slow going 1.5 len behind Famahan with 129lbs at $7. Shapes as a leading chance.
2	Third-up today. First-up 2nd in a small field at Gunnedah Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 6 ½f, nose behind Satin Dragon with 129lbs at $2.05. Second run from a spell 2nd of 8 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Mdn on March 23 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind Warbreccan with 129lbs at $4.40. Sure to be tough to beat. 2nd Pick 2 Erniegy Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Lou Mary J: Non Runner T: Lou Mary	125	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 2nd in a small field at Gunnedah Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 6 ½f, nose behind Satin Dragon with 129lbs at $2.05. Second run from a spell 2nd of 8 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Mdn on March 23 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind Warbreccan with 129lbs at $4.40. Sure to be tough to beat.
3	Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 6th of 9 at Mudgee Ctry Mdn on September 7 over 5 ½f, 5.5 len behind Western Warrior with 125lbs at $1.65. Expected to feature. 3rd Pick 3 Zorko Jockey: Nick Palmer Trainer: Brett & Georgie Cavanough J: Nick Palmer T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough	97	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 6th of 9 at Mudgee Ctry Mdn on September 7 over 5 ½f, 5.5 len behind Western Warrior with 125lbs at $1.65. Expected to feature.

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