AU - Townsville - Race 2

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

9.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

21.2K

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Verdict

READY TIGER (2) loves this track and trip with a win and a placing from just two attempts and gets a stack of weight relief with the 7lbs claim. Only needs some luck from the wide draw to be playing a major role in the outcome. ROCK THE SUNRISE (8) has hit the top-five at his past five outings and looks to be working up to another victory. Include in calculations. PREFER TO DANCE (14) has a win and a placing from four starts over this staying journey and will be rock-hard fit for this contest. Top-three credentials. The well-related ECLIPSION (10) (full to Listed winner and G2 placed Far Too Easy) got the job done at Mackay last time out and winning hoop Wiggins stays on top. In the mix. SAVVY THINKER (9) is a last-start winner who shouldn't be slept on.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Last start 3rd in a small field at Cairns Hcp on July 23 over 1 ³/16m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Choir Boy carrying 119lbs at $2. The run before that favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a nose at this track Cl3 July 5 over 1m defeating Beta Better with 126lbs at $5.50. Genuine contender. 1st Pick 2 Ready Tiger Jockey: Mitch Goring Trainer: Tony Comerford J: Mitch Goring T: Tony Comerford	119	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Last start 3rd in a small field at Cairns Hcp on July 23 over 1 ³/16m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Choir Boy carrying 119lbs at $2. The run before that favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a nose at this track Cl3 July 5 over 1m defeating Beta Better with 126lbs at $5.50. Genuine contender.
8	At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Cairns Cl2 on July 23 over 7f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Indefinite with 132lbs at $3.90. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track Cl3 on July 5 over 1m, 1.5 len behind Ready Tiger with 129lbs at $5.50. Top chance. 2nd Pick 8 Rock The Sunrise Jockey: Aidan Holt Trainer: Georgina Holt J: Aidan Holt T: Georgina Holt	164	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Cairns Cl2 on July 23 over 7f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Indefinite with 132lbs at $3.90. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track Cl3 on July 5 over 1m, 1.5 len behind Ready Tiger with 129lbs at $5.50. Top chance.
14	Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Cairns Bm70 on July 23 over 1 5/16m, on a slow track, 2 len behind Savvy Thinker with 121lbs at $15. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track Hcp on July 5 over 1 ¼m, 5.5 len behind John Joseph with 115lbs at $41. Made headway last time. Worth following. 3rd Pick 14 Prefer To Dance Jockey: Ashley Butler Trainer: Maria Potiris J: Ashley Butler T: Maria Potiris	87	-	-	-	4%	25/1
Analysis Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Cairns Bm70 on July 23 over 1 5/16m, on a slow track, 2 len behind Savvy Thinker with 121lbs at $15. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track Hcp on July 5 over 1 ¼m, 5.5 len behind John Joseph with 115lbs at $41. Made headway last time. Worth following.

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