AU - Illawarra Grange - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

7.2f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

41.1K

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Verdict

SCOOP THE POOL (1) is more of a staying type who has gotten out well beyond this journey. He led at Nowra and was run down. Could well be looking for more ground in time. LANDING GEAR (2) put in two decent efforts so far. He hasn't been forward in either of them. Maybe the gate won't allow that but the longer race will help. INFINITE SKY (10) caught the eye late first up at big odds and with further improvement expected, she has to be included in the main chances. Stablemate CADMEAN (5) looks set to relish the step up in trip and appears the next in line.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Most recently 5th of 10 in a Super 3yo+ MDN-Sw at Warwick Farm on October 28 over 7f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Horologist carrying 120lbs at $4.40. The start before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 in a Mdn at Rosehill on October 14 over 7f, slow going 1.2 len behind Italian Spirit with 119lbs at $4.40. Expected to measure up. 1st Pick 3 Snitzel's Girl Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Chris Waller J: Non Runner T: Chris Waller	165	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Most recently 5th of 10 in a Super 3yo+ MDN-Sw at Warwick Farm on October 28 over 7f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Horologist carrying 120lbs at $4.40. The start before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 in a Mdn at Rosehill on October 14 over 7f, slow going 1.2 len behind Italian Spirit with 119lbs at $4.40. Expected to measure up.
1	Second-up. First-up after five months crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Nowra on October 18 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Tiger Turf carrying 130lbs at $2. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 in a Super Mdn-Sw at Newcastle on March 12 over 1m, slow going 1.4 len behind Stand My Ground carrying 129lbs at $5. Hard to beat. 2nd Pick 1 Scoop The Pool Jockey: Keagan Latham Trainer: John O'shea & Tom Charlton J: Keagan Latham T: John O'shea & Tom Charlton	125	-	-	-	40%	6/4
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Nowra on October 18 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Tiger Turf carrying 130lbs at $2. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 in a Super Mdn-Sw at Newcastle on March 12 over 1m, slow going 1.4 len behind Stand My Ground carrying 129lbs at $5. Hard to beat.
2	Raced twice to date. At debut, 2nd of 9 in a Mdn at Hawkesbury on October 8 over 6 ½f, 0.8 len behind Devil Wings with 128lbs at $12. Second-up 6th of 10 in a Cg&E Mdn at Newcastle on October 31 over 6 ½f, 2.5 len behind Hidden News carrying 127lbs at $6. Will be hard to beat. 3rd Pick 2 Landing Gear Jockey: Louise Day Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Louise Day T: Ciaron Maher	96	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Raced twice to date. At debut, 2nd of 9 in a Mdn at Hawkesbury on October 8 over 6 ½f, 0.8 len behind Devil Wings with 128lbs at $12. Second-up 6th of 10 in a Cg&E Mdn at Newcastle on October 31 over 6 ½f, 2.5 len behind Hidden News carrying 127lbs at $6. Will be hard to beat.

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