AU - Orange - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

Maidens don't come a lot weaker than this which means WHAT A GENT (8) is a tremendous chance to open the account. Very good two back when beaten under a length over the mile at Dubbo in a Class 1. Went poorly at Wyong on Sunday but the five-day back-up is a good sign from the stable. Should be too good if on-song. NORTOKO (6) worked home well to finish second over 6 ½f at Narromine two back then went poorly at Warren last time. Hard one to follow but the addition of blinkers for the first time may have some effect. BROADCAST BOOGIE (3) returned her best figure at her only visit to Orange when edged out in a 7f maiden on 9 October. Finding the line well and should enjoy getting to this distance for the first time. WEDDAMEENOOTZ (2) was left behind first-up at Hawkesbury but can do better in this easier race with the blinkers on. FLAMEON (5) isn't the most reliable conveyance but must go in the exotics.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Last start ran last of 7 at Wyong Mid Mdn-Sw on November 16 over 1m, 18 len behind Polo with 130lbs at $21. The run before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 8 at Dubbo Cl1-Sw on November 1 over 1m, 0.7 len behind Brutal Elegance carrying 125lbs at $10. Terrific chance to break through in a very soft maiden. 1st Pick 8 What A Gent Jockey: Donovan Dillon Trainer: Tracey Bartley J: Donovan Dillon T: Tracey Bartley	228	-	-	-	63%	3/5
Analysis Last start ran last of 7 at Wyong Mid Mdn-Sw on November 16 over 1m, 18 len behind Polo with 130lbs at $21. The run before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 8 at Dubbo Cl1-Sw on November 1 over 1m, 0.7 len behind Brutal Elegance carrying 125lbs at $10. Terrific chance to break through in a very soft maiden.
4	Last start came from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Warren Mdn on November 9 over 7f, 6 len behind Yiasou carrying 127lbs at $31. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Mudgee Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Spirit Of Saintly with 130lbs at $2.50. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to take this out. 2nd Pick 4 Conversations Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: David J Smith J: Non Runner T: David J Smith	101	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Last start came from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Warren Mdn on November 9 over 7f, 6 len behind Yiasou carrying 127lbs at $31. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Mudgee Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Spirit Of Saintly with 130lbs at $2.50. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to take this out.
1	Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at Taree Cl1-Sw on October 17 over 1 ¼m, 11 len behind Queen Tavane carrying 125lbs at $5.50. Before that 6th of 12 at Port Macquarie Super Mdn-Sw on September 28 over 7 ½f, 2 len behind The Warrior carrying 127lbs at $11. Made headway last time. Fitter now and on his day is better than most of these. 3rd Pick 1 The Bentley Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Connie Greig J: Non Runner T: Connie Greig	105	-	-	-	25%	Scratched
Analysis Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at Taree Cl1-Sw on October 17 over 1 ¼m, 11 len behind Queen Tavane carrying 125lbs at $5.50. Before that 6th of 12 at Port Macquarie Super Mdn-Sw on September 28 over 7 ½f, 2 len behind The Warrior carrying 127lbs at $11. Made headway last time. Fitter now and on his day is better than most of these.

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