AU - Townsville - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

6.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 7

15.4K

VIEW

Verdict

VALUBIOUS (11) is unlucky to still be a maiden finishing runner-up at the past couple and strikes a very winnable contest here. Maps ideally for this from gate three and looks the one they all have to run down. CHANCE (2) has hit the top-five in all seven starts to date and seems to be on the doorstep of a maiden victory. Well placed to break the ice. RED CITY SUN (4) will be ready to peak now fourth run back and gets the services of Wiggins in the irons. Top-three aspirations. SECRET SCOUT (5) should be rock-hard fit for this and may earn some minor money. SHE'S A SWEET STAR (10) best of the rest from the inside marble.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	At the latest run made ground from midfield, 2nd of 10 at this track Cl1 on December 13 over 1m, 2 len behind Garinion Righ with 119lbs at $5.50. Before that 2nd of 11 at Cairns Mdn on December 4 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Garinion Righ with 119lbs at $10. Going well and should be prominent again. 1st Pick 11 Valubious Jockey: Adam Sewell Trainer: Georgina Holt J: Adam Sewell T: Georgina Holt	166	-	-	-	48%	11/10
Analysis At the latest run made ground from midfield, 2nd of 10 at this track Cl1 on December 13 over 1m, 2 len behind Garinion Righ with 119lbs at $5.50. Before that 2nd of 11 at Cairns Mdn on December 4 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Garinion Righ with 119lbs at $10. Going well and should be prominent again.
2	At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track Mdn on December 13 over 6f, 2 len behind Better Breakout carrying 128lbs at $6.50. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Cairns Mdn on December 4 over 7f, slow going 4 len behind Garinion Righ carrying 128lbs at $4.40. Great chance to atone. 2nd Pick 2 Chance Jockey: Chris Meehan Trainer: Darby Amos J: Chris Meehan T: Darby Amos	122	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track Mdn on December 13 over 6f, 2 len behind Better Breakout carrying 128lbs at $6.50. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Cairns Mdn on December 4 over 7f, slow going 4 len behind Garinion Righ carrying 128lbs at $4.40. Great chance to atone.
4	At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track Mdn on December 13 over 6f, 6 len behind Better Breakout with 127lbs at $9. The race before that 6th of 10 at Mackay Mdn on November 21 over 6f, 5.5 len behind El Fortress carrying 127lbs at $3.90. Capable of sharp improvement. 3rd Pick 4 Red City Sun Jockey: Ryan Wiggins Trainer: Matthew Mcguire J: Ryan Wiggins T: Matthew Mcguire	102	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track Mdn on December 13 over 6f, 6 len behind Better Breakout with 127lbs at $9. The race before that 6th of 10 at Mackay Mdn on November 21 over 6f, 5.5 len behind El Fortress carrying 127lbs at $3.90. Capable of sharp improvement.

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