AU - Goulburn - Race 4

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

FALCON LAIR (2) has been narrowly beaten all three starts this preparation and raced a $2.6 favourite at Hawkesbury last time. Has the blinkers on for the first time and Schofield stays aboard. Will enjoy the drop in grade and is sure to take beating. COOL DRINKS (8) had good support at Kembla Grange first-up but after being slow away his finishing effort was moderate. Has the blinkers on first time to sharpen him up and has more to give over the longer journey. Comes right into it with a couple of key scratchings. SHE'S A DAME (5) will be better for the 1.2L defeat at Canberra first-up when she led over 6 ½f. Has the early speed to manage the awkward gate and with the extra fitness will get every chance to run out a mile. BREEDERS SUN (11) resumed in good order at Kembla Grange over 7f and then went back and didn't settle after settling back from a wide gate. Some trust is required but she has ability.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on September 25 over 7 ½f, 0.9 len behind The Pearls with 125lbs at $2.60. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Mdn-Sw on September 6 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Senjutsu carrying 120lbs at $3.40. The one to beat. 1st Pick 2 Falcon Lair Jockey: Chad Schofield Trainer: Annabel & Rob Archibald J: Chad Schofield T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	155	-	-	-	50%	1/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on September 25 over 7 ½f, 0.9 len behind The Pearls with 125lbs at $2.60. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Mdn-Sw on September 6 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Senjutsu carrying 120lbs at $3.40. The one to beat.
9	Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at this track Super Mdn on August 24 over 7f, on rain affected going, 5.5 len behind Precinct with 125lbs at $3. Last start 6th of 12 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn on September 18 over 7 ½f, 2 len behind Reflect with 121lbs at $9. Tracking well and has decent claims. 2nd Pick 9 O'sheamus Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: John O'shea & Tom Charlton J: Non Runner T: John O'shea & Tom Charlton	215	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at this track Super Mdn on August 24 over 7f, on rain affected going, 5.5 len behind Precinct with 125lbs at $3. Last start 6th of 12 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn on September 18 over 7 ½f, 2 len behind Reflect with 121lbs at $9. Tracking well and has decent claims.
8	Third race start. First start got back early 5th of 10 at Wyong 2yo Mdn on July 5 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Sapling with 128lbs at $4.80. Went for a break before returning ran last of 9 at Kembla Grange Mdn on September 18 over 6 ½f, 4 len behind In And Out with 123lbs at $5. Quick improvement likely. 3rd Pick 8 Cool Drinks Jockey: Keagan Latham Trainer: John O'shea & Tom Charlton J: Keagan Latham T: John O'shea & Tom Charlton	117	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Third race start. First start got back early 5th of 10 at Wyong 2yo Mdn on July 5 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Sapling with 128lbs at $4.80. Went for a break before returning ran last of 9 at Kembla Grange Mdn on September 18 over 6 ½f, 4 len behind In And Out with 123lbs at $5. Quick improvement likely.

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