AU - Townsville - Race 9

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

14.5K

VIEW

Verdict

BRITISH GEM (11) is the one to beat with her latest eighth at this track better treated than the bare margin after she raced wide from the 4f as favourite. Her fourth in a 4yo Quality at Cairns the run prior reads well for this, she gets clear weight relief, and two wins from three starts here reads well. MAGIC IN ME (10) is the veteran danger after a sound second in a BM55 at Mackay, with his wet-track record a genuine asset. In the mix. BETA BETTER (6) comes through the key local form having beaten Eagle Warrior by two lengths in a BM55 at this track and distance, and her course-and-distance credentials keep her right in the contest. LONE FORCE (3) has been consistent, was beaten a nose in a BM68 at Bowen, and brings enough recent substance to be a genuine winning player despite still chasing a win at this trip.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Had genuine excuses when eighth as favourite in a Benchmark 55 at this track last start, racing wide from the 4f and laying out before finishing beaten just over six lengths behind Beta Better. Her fourth in a 4yo Quality at Cairns two back was a stronger guide, and she now gets weight relief with two wins from three starts at this venue. That local record makes her the clear horse to beat. 1st Pick 11 British Gem Jockey: Ben Kennedy Trainer: Leslie Gordy J: Ben Kennedy T: Leslie Gordy	118	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Had genuine excuses when eighth as favourite in a Benchmark 55 at this track last start, racing wide from the 4f and laying out before finishing beaten just over six lengths behind Beta Better. Her fourth in a 4yo Quality at Cairns two back was a stronger guide, and she now gets weight relief with two wins from three starts at this venue. That local record makes her the clear horse to beat.
10	Led and held second in a Benchmark 55 at Mackay last start, beaten two lengths by Kaffir Lily after racing keenly through the middle stages. His previous Benchmark 65 run at Bowen was plain, but he gets weight relief, draws barrier one and handles soft ground well with six wet-track wins. The 1m record is the main concern, yet his overall setup gives him a strong winning profile. 2nd Pick 10 Magic In Me Jockey: Samantha Pointon Trainer: Zac Mcfarlane J: Samantha Pointon T: Zac Mcfarlane	111	-	-	-	7%	14/1
Analysis Led and held second in a Benchmark 55 at Mackay last start, beaten two lengths by Kaffir Lily after racing keenly through the middle stages. His previous Benchmark 65 run at Bowen was plain, but he gets weight relief, draws barrier one and handles soft ground well with six wet-track wins. The 1m record is the main concern, yet his overall setup gives him a strong winning profile.
6	Turned things around strongly at this track last start, winning a Benchmark 55 by two lengths from Eagle Warrior after leading and kicking away on soft ground. That made amends for a second-last in a Benchmark 65 here the run before, and she now has one win and one placing from four tries at this track and distance. With Chris Whiteley back aboard, she is a genuine winning chance again. 3rd Pick 6 Beta Better Jockey: Chris Whiteley Trainer: Belynda Kliese J: Chris Whiteley T: Belynda Kliese	105	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Turned things around strongly at this track last start, winning a Benchmark 55 by two lengths from Eagle Warrior after leading and kicking away on soft ground. That made amends for a second-last in a Benchmark 65 here the run before, and she now has one win and one placing from four tries at this track and distance. With Chris Whiteley back aboard, she is a genuine winning chance again.

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