AU - Taree - Race 3

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Class 3

Turf

SOFT 5

21.4K

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Verdict

RICH STAR (1) above-average gelding with his hoof on the till third up. Collared late second up with a game on speed second over 5f at Coffs Harbour. Will slide across from the sticky gate and prove hard to get past with the 7lbs claimer aboard. BROKEN WINGS (6) has been thereabouts of late and will appreciate the firmer track. Closed quickly with a narrow third over 5f at this track. Has a good record here and can take a hand in the finish. EX WIFE (4) returned from a long layoff with a respectable third over 5f at Coffs Harbour in this class. Undefeated in two attempts at this track and will need a good ride from the gate. Each-way. PRATT (2) sat on the fast tempo second up from the awkward draw with a tiring sixth in a C3 at Coffs Harbour over 5f. Maps well and capable of better.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 10 in a Bm66 at Grafton on August 18 over 5f, slow going 1.5 len behind Dance Gavin Dance carrying 133lbs at $6.50. Second run from a spell 2nd of 9 in a Cl3 at Coffs Harbour on September 3 over 5f, 0.9 len behind The Lupercal carrying 133lbs at $2.60. Talented gelding expected to be very competitive. 1st Pick 1 Rich Star Jockey: Grace Palmer Trainer: Chris Manson J: Grace Palmer T: Chris Manson	191	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 10 in a Bm66 at Grafton on August 18 over 5f, slow going 1.5 len behind Dance Gavin Dance carrying 133lbs at $6.50. Second run from a spell 2nd of 9 in a Cl3 at Coffs Harbour on September 3 over 5f, 0.9 len behind The Lupercal carrying 133lbs at $2.60. Talented gelding expected to be very competitive.
7	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Sapphire Coast Cl3 May 3 over 6f, 3 len behind Sooo Crazy with 118lbs at $19. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at Sapphire Coast Cl2 April 13 over 5f, 7 len behind Sunrise Ridge carrying 122lbs at $9. Drops in trip and shapes as a key runner. 2nd Pick 7 Eternal Ember Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Carlos Antonio J: Non Runner T: Carlos Antonio	62	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Sapphire Coast Cl3 May 3 over 6f, 3 len behind Sooo Crazy with 118lbs at $19. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at Sapphire Coast Cl2 April 13 over 5f, 7 len behind Sunrise Ridge carrying 122lbs at $9. Drops in trip and shapes as a key runner.
6	Having second run back today. Last run 3rd of 13 in a Bm58 at this track on August 31 over 5f, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Take The Jackpot carrying 127lbs at $13. At only start last preparation 2nd in a small field in a Bm58 at Narromine on June 22 over 4f, on a wet track, 0.7 len behind Taormina Sailor carrying 121lbs at $4. Sound return and sure to be thereabouts. 3rd Pick 6 Broken Wings Jockey: Christian Reith Trainer: Ben Lees J: Christian Reith T: Ben Lees	102	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Having second run back today. Last run 3rd of 13 in a Bm58 at this track on August 31 over 5f, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Take The Jackpot carrying 127lbs at $13. At only start last preparation 2nd in a small field in a Bm58 at Narromine on June 22 over 4f, on a wet track, 0.7 len behind Taormina Sailor carrying 121lbs at $4. Sound return and sure to be thereabouts.

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