AU - Warwick Farm - Race 7

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

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Verdict

ZOURIPPER (3) overcame a slow start to flash home and just miss in the three-way go last time out over this distance at Wyong. That was his first appearance in 23 weeks so there is plenty of improvement to come. Scored a big win here at this trip last prep so it sets up nicely. Three-year-old BRYANT (4) is on the ascendancy, scoring for the second time in his last three runs over 5 ½f at Randwick in a Midway on 28 February. Goes up sharply in the weights but back in this company while fresh he looks a serious contender. READY TO SHINE (7) copped early interference then worked home fairly at Wyong recently over today's journey. Won a similar race here two back under today's rider Zac Lloyd, who has a 27% strike rate for the Matthew Smith yard. Must be included. CASTLEJOHN (10) scored a tough win on debut last start over 5 ½f here. Big step up today but must be respected. CALL ME GORGEOUS (5) impressed at Newcastle last time out off a long break and is another with definite claims.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 10 at Wyong Bm72 on March 18 over 6f, on a slow track, head behind Caesar carrying 131lbs at $8.50. Previously second-up got back early 5th of 9 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on July 5 over 6f, on a slow track, 2 len behind African Daisy carrying 121lbs at $2.90. Distance specialist who strips fitter and looks hard to beat. 1st Pick 3 Zouripper Jockey: Josh Parr Trainer: John P Thompson J: Josh Parr T: John P Thompson	118	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 10 at Wyong Bm72 on March 18 over 6f, on a slow track, head behind Caesar carrying 131lbs at $8.50. Previously second-up got back early 5th of 9 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on July 5 over 6f, on a slow track, 2 len behind African Daisy carrying 121lbs at $2.90. Distance specialist who strips fitter and looks hard to beat.
4	Most recently favourite, came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Randwick Midway Bm72(71) February 28 over 5 ½f on a soft track defeating Shaggy with 120lbs at $3.90. The run before that 5th of 8 at Canterbury 3yo Bm64 on February 13 over 6 ¼f, 1.75 len behind Caesar carrying 134lbs at $2.80. Promising gelding who has been freshened up and should be right in the mix again. 2nd Pick 4 Bryant Jockey: Tim Clark Trainer: Ron Quinton J: Tim Clark T: Ron Quinton	156	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Most recently favourite, came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Randwick Midway Bm72(71) February 28 over 5 ½f on a soft track defeating Shaggy with 120lbs at $3.90. The run before that 5th of 8 at Canterbury 3yo Bm64 on February 13 over 6 ¼f, 1.75 len behind Caesar carrying 134lbs at $2.80. Promising gelding who has been freshened up and should be right in the mix again.
7	Most recently eased back early on 5th of 10 at Wyong Bm72 on March 18 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Caesar carrying 129lbs at $6. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a long-neck at this track 5yo+ Bm72 March 4 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating Zale carrying 125lbs at $2.15. Not far away last time. Had excuses last start and should be peaking today at the fifth run back. 3rd Pick 7 Ready To Shine Jockey: Zac Lloyd Trainer: Matthew Smith J: Zac Lloyd T: Matthew Smith	155	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Most recently eased back early on 5th of 10 at Wyong Bm72 on March 18 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Caesar carrying 129lbs at $6. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a long-neck at this track 5yo+ Bm72 March 4 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating Zale carrying 125lbs at $2.15. Not far away last time. Had excuses last start and should be peaking today at the fifth run back.

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