AU - Townsville - Race 2

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

16.2K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

Another very modest maiden where AIRWAVES (1) gets chance. Midfield last couple which is pretty good form for this and best figures stand well above most. Looks his race. VALADORE (10) has been freshened since finishing midfield at Gatton latest and wasn't far away at Kilcoy the start prior. Like Airwaves that's good form for this and should be in the finish. HIGH SOBRIETY (7) was beaten just a nose at country level last time and looks a strong chance with a repeat. Drawn well and will be winding up strongly. JOT GIRL (8) was huge odds at debut but bombed the start and was always at the tail. That has proven a hot form race though and with the experience under the belt can improve out of sight. AMELIA'S PRINCE (2) was also slow to begin when resuming and can do better.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	At the latest run 5th of 8 at Cairns Mdn-Sw on February 16 over 6 ¼f, on a wet track, 6 len behind Mr Oreo carrying 127lbs at $5. Before that 7th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 3 over 7f, 4.5 len behind Vouchers carrying 127lbs at $21. Made headway last time. Well placed this line-up and capable of sharp improvement. 1st Pick 1 Airwaves Jockey: Aidan Holt Trainer: Matthew Mcguire J: Aidan Holt T: Matthew Mcguire	221	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis At the latest run 5th of 8 at Cairns Mdn-Sw on February 16 over 6 ¼f, on a wet track, 6 len behind Mr Oreo carrying 127lbs at $5. Before that 7th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 3 over 7f, 4.5 len behind Vouchers carrying 127lbs at $21. Made headway last time. Well placed this line-up and capable of sharp improvement.
10	Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 12 at Gatton 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 25 over 5 ½f, 7 len behind Captain Bull with 123lbs at $26. The run before that 6th of 10 at Kilcoy 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 2 over 4f, slow going 3.5 len behind Ekhidna carrying 123lbs at $16. Willing to give her another chance. 2nd Pick 10 Valadore Jockey: Ivo Fry Trainer: Liliana Mccormack J: Ivo Fry T: Liliana Mccormack	90	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 12 at Gatton 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 25 over 5 ½f, 7 len behind Captain Bull with 123lbs at $26. The run before that 6th of 10 at Kilcoy 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 2 over 4f, slow going 3.5 len behind Ekhidna carrying 123lbs at $16. Willing to give her another chance.
7	Most recently 2nd of 7 at Home Hill 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 5f, on a slow track, nose behind Miss Kiyoshi carrying 125lbs at $5. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 6f, slow going 6 len behind Lady Willpower carrying 119lbs at $101. Just missed last time and drawn to feature. 3rd Pick 7 High Sobriety Jockey: Adam Sewell Trainer: Georgina Holt J: Adam Sewell T: Georgina Holt	188	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Most recently 2nd of 7 at Home Hill 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 5f, on a slow track, nose behind Miss Kiyoshi carrying 125lbs at $5. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 6f, slow going 6 len behind Lady Willpower carrying 119lbs at $101. Just missed last time and drawn to feature.

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