AU - Townsville - Race 2

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 7

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Verdict

Former NSW galloper YOROKOBI (7) has hit the frame in all three runs since joining the new stable and this is not an overly strong affair. Drops back a furlong from the latest outing and should be hitting the line with gusto. SMOKIN REELS (5) just ran into one better here when facing the starter for the first time and will have derived a stack of benefit from that race day experience. Looms as the main danger. MARCH MADNESS (2) has gotten better with each run this time in and looks to be working up to that elusive maiden victory. Include in calculations. COLONEL PARKER (1) has placed one from one around this circuit and is a must for the multiples. NATIONAL GOAL (4) rounds out the selections.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 at Rockhampton Mdn-Sw on December 18 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Skilful Artist carrying 126lbs at $4. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Mackay 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 6 ½f, 1.4 len behind Cascia carrying 128lbs at $3. Great chance to break through. 1st Pick 7 Yorokobi Jockey: Adam Sewell Trainer: Lachie Manzelmann J: Adam Sewell T: Lachie Manzelmann	152	-	-	-	39%	13/8
Analysis Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 at Rockhampton Mdn-Sw on December 18 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Skilful Artist carrying 126lbs at $4. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Mackay 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 6 ½f, 1.4 len behind Cascia carrying 128lbs at $3. Great chance to break through.
5	At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn on December 13 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Better Breakout with 132lbs at $10. Shows ability and expected to improve. Strong winning chance. 2nd Pick 5 Smokin Reels Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Rodney Miller J: Non Runner T: Rodney Miller	116	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn on December 13 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Better Breakout with 132lbs at $10. Shows ability and expected to improve. Strong winning chance.
2	Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn on December 13 over 6f, 2 len behind Better Breakout carrying 119lbs at $5.50. Before that 4th of 9 at Cairns Cl1-Sw on December 4 over 6 ¼f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Looming One with 126lbs at $26. Expected to be in the finish. 3rd Pick 2 March Madness Jockey: Wanderson D'avila Trainer: Michael Geaney J: Wanderson D'avila T: Michael Geaney	89	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn on December 13 over 6f, 2 len behind Better Breakout carrying 119lbs at $5.50. Before that 4th of 9 at Cairns Cl1-Sw on December 4 over 6 ¼f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Looming One with 126lbs at $26. Expected to be in the finish.

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