AU - Thangool - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

10.7K

VIEW

Verdict

VILLANDRY (1) finished third two runs back at Rockhampton then improved last time out to score by 3 lengths as public elect over 7f at this track. Adam Sewell scored on him last time and retains the mount. Taking on a better field but he is good enough to figure in the finish. RESOLUTE LADY (6) turned in a strong run last time when third here just nine days ago. Backing up quickly over the longer journey. Jumps from a wide barrier but should be in the finish. GOLD DAZZLER (2) finds it hard to win but ran a strong race last time when beaten 0.9 lengths into second over 7f at Dalby. Should enjoy a good run just off the speed and is capable of testing this field. SUISSE SCANDAL (5) did well to score two runs ago then turned in a decent effort last time out when second over 7f at this venue, beaten 3 lengths. Worth another chance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Last start favourite, won by 3 len at this track Bm50 April 18 over 7f defeating Suisse Scandal with 134lbs at $3.20. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Rockhampton 0 - 55 on March 24 over 7f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Saddles carrying 127lbs at $4. Confidence high and is a leading player again. 1st Pick 1 Villandry Jockey: Adam Sewell Trainer: Krystle Johnston J: Adam Sewell T: Krystle Johnston	168	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis Last start favourite, won by 3 len at this track Bm50 April 18 over 7f defeating Suisse Scandal with 134lbs at $3.20. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Rockhampton 0 - 55 on March 24 over 7f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Saddles carrying 127lbs at $4. Confidence high and is a leading player again.
6	Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track Bm55 on April 18 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Smackeroony with 123lbs at $5.50. Before that 5th of 8 at Nanango Bm55 on April 4 over 6f, 7 len behind Grand Crusader with 125lbs at $3.60. Further improvement is anticipated. 2nd Pick 6 Resolute Lady Jockey: Amie Meissner Trainer: Darryl Gardiner J: Amie Meissner T: Darryl Gardiner	181	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track Bm55 on April 18 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Smackeroony with 123lbs at $5.50. Before that 5th of 8 at Nanango Bm55 on April 4 over 6f, 7 len behind Grand Crusader with 125lbs at $3.60. Further improvement is anticipated.
2	Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 10 at Dalby Bm50 on March 21 over 7f, 0.9 len behind Trusty Bandit carrying 137lbs at $7. Before that 8th of 14 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on February 21 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Shirley Pearly with 127lbs at $26. Tough to beat. 3rd Pick 2 Gold Dazzler Jockey: Amy Graham Trainer: Phil Bobic J: Amy Graham T: Phil Bobic	128	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 10 at Dalby Bm50 on March 21 over 7f, 0.9 len behind Trusty Bandit carrying 137lbs at $7. Before that 8th of 14 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on February 21 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Shirley Pearly with 127lbs at $26. Tough to beat.

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