AU - Taree - Race 4

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

6.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

19.3K

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Verdict

COLUMBO (7) resumes. Took ground off the progressive Proxima Dea when fourth over 7f at Randwick ten weeks ago. Fitter for the two searching trials and the blinkers go on. Hard to stop. MAGATAMA (15) Maurice mare with her hoof on the till. Appreciated the extra ground with a tidy fourth over 6 ?f at Muswellbrook. Should keep improving as she gets out in trip. Top three contender. TALK ABOUT LAYLA (6) failed to come up in the one run last prep. Trialling well with the two solid performances and the scratchings help her chances. PIOLLA (11) closed strongly on debut at the big odds when fourth over 6f at Coffs Harbour. Smyth sticks and the claim keeps her in the picture.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Was well-supported at debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 9 in a F&M Mdn-Sw at Scone on September 1 over 5 ½f, slow going neck behind Alphabet carrying 128lbs at $3.10. Can open her account from the low gate. 1st Pick 4 Party Rebel Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich J: Non Runner T: Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich	251	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 9 in a F&M Mdn-Sw at Scone on September 1 over 5 ½f, slow going neck behind Alphabet carrying 128lbs at $3.10. Can open her account from the low gate.
9	At debut, 5th of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on August 31 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Alabama Charm carrying 121lbs at $19. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Will be there at the business end from the rails barrier. 2nd Pick 9 Almas Jewel Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Annabel & Rob Archibald J: Non Runner T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	114	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis At debut, 5th of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on August 31 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Alabama Charm carrying 121lbs at $19. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Will be there at the business end from the rails barrier.
7	Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Randwick 2yo Hcp July 11 over 7f, on rain affected going, 4 len behind Proxima Dea with 120lbs at $41. On debut fourth of 10 at Tamworth 2yo Hcp June 26 over 5f, soft track, 3.5 len behind Write Me A Letter with 128lbs at $7.50. Everything points to a positive return. 3rd Pick 7 Columbo Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire Trainer: Gregory Hickman J: Jean Van Overmeire T: Gregory Hickman	72	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Randwick 2yo Hcp July 11 over 7f, on rain affected going, 4 len behind Proxima Dea with 120lbs at $41. On debut fourth of 10 at Tamworth 2yo Hcp June 26 over 5f, soft track, 3.5 len behind Write Me A Letter with 128lbs at $7.50. Everything points to a positive return.

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