AU - Cowra - Race 6

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

6.8f

Class 3

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

ONYA LIONAL (6) is mixing his form in stronger company and has a decent record over this course and distance. Will need luck from the draw but best efforts are great for this and he is capable of taking a hand in the finish. I'M SCARLETT (10) has a hope. Like the way she attacked the line three-back over the 6 ½f at Dubbo and hard fit now from the low gate. Don't dismiss. ZIPITALIST (2) returned from a lengthy break with an even fifth over the 6f at Goulburn in this grade on December 20. Kept fresh and looks a worthy contender in this class. RANGATIRA (4) keeps turning up. Should be around the mark again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Newcastle Bm64 on December 7 over 6 ¼f, slow going 5 len behind Dark Glitter with 128lbs at $11. Last start 8th of 15 at Randwick Highway-C3 on December 28 over 6f, 3 len behind Sir Remlap carrying 123lbs at $61. Likely improver who gets his chance to break through. 1st Pick 3 Sturn Words Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: B Joseph & P & M Jones J: Non Runner T: B Joseph & P & M Jones	134	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Newcastle Bm64 on December 7 over 6 ¼f, slow going 5 len behind Dark Glitter with 128lbs at $11. Last start 8th of 15 at Randwick Highway-C3 on December 28 over 6f, 3 len behind Sir Remlap carrying 123lbs at $61. Likely improver who gets his chance to break through.
7	Second run back. First-up after two months favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.6 len at Wagga Riverside Ctry Bm58 December 24 over 6f defeating Keysborough carrying 128lbs at $2.90. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Newcastle 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 15 over 6f, on a wet track, 8 len behind Just Glamourous with 126lbs at $26. Back in great shape and is well-placed to take this out. 2nd Pick 7 Urafiki Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Danielle Seib J: Non Runner T: Danielle Seib	165	-	-	-	34%	Scratched
Analysis Second run back. First-up after two months favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.6 len at Wagga Riverside Ctry Bm58 December 24 over 6f defeating Keysborough carrying 128lbs at $2.90. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Newcastle 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 15 over 6f, on a wet track, 8 len behind Just Glamourous with 126lbs at $26. Back in great shape and is well-placed to take this out.
6	Most recently faded in the straight 6th of 8 at Canberra Tab Fed Open 80 on December 27 over 7f, 2.25 len behind La Sante with 121lbs at $18. The start before that made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 13 at Canberra Fed Opn Bm83 on December 6 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Charlemagne carrying 117lbs at $31. Capable of sharp improvement. 3rd Pick 6 Onya Lional Jockey: Damon Budler Trainer: Gratz Vella J: Damon Budler T: Gratz Vella	89	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Most recently faded in the straight 6th of 8 at Canberra Tab Fed Open 80 on December 27 over 7f, 2.25 len behind La Sante with 121lbs at $18. The start before that made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 13 at Canberra Fed Opn Bm83 on December 6 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Charlemagne carrying 117lbs at $31. Capable of sharp improvement.

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