AU - Birdsville - Race 2

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

Benchmark

Dirt

GOOD

14.3K

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Verdict

MAYOR OF KINGSTON (4) is on the quick back-up but looks hard to beat if presents on song. Placed in the rich Daintree at Cairns last time, following on from a placing at Mackay. Far easier here and will go close. HI FRANK (5) finished fourth two back then placed last time at Roma. Senior rider aboard and will take catching from the low draw. SMASHING ROSIE (1) was a big winner last time at Longreach and can get the job done again. STARLITE REBEL (2) strips fitter and is among the chances. ABLE SEAMAN (3) was a distant sixth last time out at Mount Isa over 7 ¼f. Change of rider and back up in trip.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield, 3rd of 11 in a Daintree 4yo Hcp at Cairns on August 29 over 7 ¼f, 0.6 len behind Bianca Mia carrying 115lbs at $12. Before that 2nd of 7 in a Cl3 at Mackay on August 20 over 7 ¾f, 1.0 len behind Intrepid Lad carrying 119lbs at $5. Far easier here and will go close. 1st Pick 4 Mayor Of Kingston Jockey: Julie Busuttin Trainer: Lachie Manzelmann J: Julie Busuttin T: Lachie Manzelmann	269	-	-	-	45%	5/4
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield, 3rd of 11 in a Daintree 4yo Hcp at Cairns on August 29 over 7 ¼f, 0.6 len behind Bianca Mia carrying 115lbs at $12. Before that 2nd of 7 in a Cl3 at Mackay on August 20 over 7 ¾f, 1.0 len behind Intrepid Lad carrying 119lbs at $5. Far easier here and will go close.
5	Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Roma on August 15 over 1 m, 6 len behind Shoalwater Bay with 119lbs at $10. The start before that 4th of 7 in a 0 - 55 at Tambo on August 1 over 7f, 3 len behind Final Comment carrying 128lbs at $3.40. Another bold run is expected. 2nd Pick 5 Hi Frank Jockey: Les Tilley Trainer: Jon Taylor J: Les Tilley T: Jon Taylor	96	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Roma on August 15 over 1 m, 6 len behind Shoalwater Bay with 119lbs at $10. The start before that 4th of 7 in a 0 - 55 at Tambo on August 1 over 7f, 3 len behind Final Comment carrying 128lbs at $3.40. Another bold run is expected.
1	At the latest run favourite, scored a big 5 len win at Longreach on August 15 over 7f defeating Desert Star with 130lbs at $2.60. Before that 5th of 7 in a 0 - 60 at Muttaburra on August 8 over 7f, 8 len behind Crown Reach carrying 132lbs at $2.20. Big winner last time and can get the job done again. 3rd Pick 1 Smashing Rosie Jockey: Caine Stuart Trainer: Toni Schofield J: Caine Stuart T: Toni Schofield	162	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis At the latest run favourite, scored a big 5 len win at Longreach on August 15 over 7f defeating Desert Star with 130lbs at $2.60. Before that 5th of 7 in a 0 - 60 at Muttaburra on August 8 over 7f, 8 len behind Crown Reach carrying 132lbs at $2.20. Big winner last time and can get the job done again.

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