AU - Townsville - Race 7

Thoroughbred

21 Runners

6.5f

Quality Handicap

Turf

SOFT 5

70.6K

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Verdict

The $100,000 Cleveland Bay. TAMBO'S JUSTICE (13) has a solid record here on his home circuit with seven wins and four placings from 13 attempts and will be high on confidence following that last-start victory here. Only needs some luck from the wide draw to be playing a major role in the finish. DEMON AWARD (2) returned in fine fashion with a strong Rockhampton win and successful jockey Lerena retains the ride. Can go back-to-back to start the campaign. BOLD COMIC (16) was too bad to be true last time out but go on the solid win two back. Worth another chance. YES DREAM (3) is a seven-time winner here who maps nicely for this from gate three. In the mix for some minor money. HELLISH (6) is a bit hit or miss but is capable enough on his day. Keep safe.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
13	Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at this track Hcp on July 5 over 6f, 1.4 len behind Hellish with 119lbs at $2.80. Last start favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.0 len at this track Bm78 August 1 over 6 ½f defeating Our Missile with 129lbs at $3.40. Profiles nicely. Top chance to salute again. 1st Pick 13 Tambo's Justice Jockey: Ashley Butler Trainer: Georgina Holt J: Ashley Butler T: Georgina Holt	170	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at this track Hcp on July 5 over 6f, 1.4 len behind Hellish with 119lbs at $2.80. Last start favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.0 len at this track Bm78 August 1 over 6 ½f defeating Our Missile with 129lbs at $3.40. Profiles nicely. Top chance to salute again.
2	Second run back. First-up after two months won by a neck at Rockhampton Qlty July 9 over 6 ½f defeating Red Hot Lizzie carrying 123lbs at $8. Previously second-up won by 0.6 len at Mackay Hcp April 2 over 6f defeating Parade Ground carrying 133lbs at $6. Has won second-up in the past and is capable of building on that record. 2nd Pick 2 Demon Award Jockey: Brandon Lerena Trainer: Leslie Gordy J: Brandon Lerena T: Leslie Gordy	133	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after two months won by a neck at Rockhampton Qlty July 9 over 6 ½f defeating Red Hot Lizzie carrying 123lbs at $8. Previously second-up won by 0.6 len at Mackay Hcp April 2 over 6f defeating Parade Ground carrying 133lbs at $6. Has won second-up in the past and is capable of building on that record.
16	Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 14 at Rockhampton Qlty on July 9 over 6 ½f, 5 len behind Demon Award carrying 115lbs at $7.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.5 len at Rockhampton Open June 19 over 6f on a soft track defeating Pocket Full with 121lbs at $4.80. Hard to beat on his best form. 3rd Pick 16 Bold Comic Jockey: Robbie Dolan Trainer: Garnett Taylor J: Robbie Dolan T: Garnett Taylor	170	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 14 at Rockhampton Qlty on July 9 over 6 ½f, 5 len behind Demon Award carrying 115lbs at $7.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.5 len at Rockhampton Open June 19 over 6f on a soft track defeating Pocket Full with 121lbs at $4.80. Hard to beat on his best form.

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