AU - Orange - Race 6

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Class 1

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

CUESTA (6) got off the mark in fine style last time when racing away with it in the straight after stalking the leader. The added trip looks no concern, though will need a smart steer from the wide alley. Can repeat the dose. PEARLER (7) finally broke through at the latest when lifting off the canvas to stick her neck out. Full of confidence now and can keep the ball rolling. PRO VELOCITY (8) was a dominant maiden winner first-up at Hawkesbury. Two mixed runs since but should be peaking now and gets the key booking of Boudvillain. Has a tricky draw to overcome but is a live chance. YORKEL (5) strips fitter third-up and is worth including.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Recent form sound. Last start favourite, came from midfield and won by 2 len at Beaumont (Newcastle) Super 4yo+ MDN-Sw December 13 over 6 ¾f on a soft track defeating Cathedral Cove carrying 128lbs at $1.80. The start before that eased back early on 4th in a small field at Beaumont (Newcastle) Super Mdn on December 6 over 6 ¼f, 3.5 len behind Chix with 126lbs at $10. Ugly draw but has enough ability to overcome and win again. 1st Pick 6 Cuesta Jockey: Winona Costin Trainer: Bjorn Baker J: Winona Costin T: Bjorn Baker	145	-	-	-	50%	1/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start favourite, came from midfield and won by 2 len at Beaumont (Newcastle) Super 4yo+ MDN-Sw December 13 over 6 ¾f on a soft track defeating Cathedral Cove carrying 128lbs at $1.80. The start before that eased back early on 4th in a small field at Beaumont (Newcastle) Super Mdn on December 6 over 6 ¼f, 3.5 len behind Chix with 126lbs at $10. Ugly draw but has enough ability to overcome and win again.
4	Form hard to fault. Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on December 5 over 1m, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind De Louviere with 130lbs at $3.40. The race before that favourite, came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Canberra Mdn-Sw November 23 over 7f on a soft track defeating Agent Zero carrying 130lbs at $3.90. Backs up quickly and can play another major role. 2nd Pick 4 Simply Nutbush Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Jarrod Austin J: Non Runner T: Jarrod Austin	165	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on December 5 over 1m, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind De Louviere with 130lbs at $3.40. The race before that favourite, came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Canberra Mdn-Sw November 23 over 7f on a soft track defeating Agent Zero carrying 130lbs at $3.90. Backs up quickly and can play another major role.
7	Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 13 at Gosford Super Mdn-Sw on December 4 over 6f, 6 len behind Sequista with 126lbs at $151. Last start favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.7 len at Queanbeyan Mdn-Sw December 18 over 7 ¼f defeating Aquilino carrying 126lbs at $1.70. Dug deep last time, can keep the ball rolling. 3rd Pick 7 Pearler Jockey: Ms Robyn Freeman Trainer: Gary Nickson J: Ms Robyn Freeman T: Gary Nickson	95	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 13 at Gosford Super Mdn-Sw on December 4 over 6f, 6 len behind Sequista with 126lbs at $151. Last start favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.7 len at Queanbeyan Mdn-Sw December 18 over 7 ¼f defeating Aquilino carrying 126lbs at $1.70. Dug deep last time, can keep the ball rolling.

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