AU - Townsville - Race 8

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

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Turf

SOFT 6

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Verdict

KEEP ON RUNNING (3) came home strongly last start beaten 0.6 lengths over 1m at this track. Improved off the win prior here over a sprint and is a decent chance to bounce. WHIRLWIND (6) returned from a break with a solid 2.6L defeat last start at Mackay over 6f after she gave away a big start. Has switched from a Victorian stable and won't be bothered by this longer journey. Fitter and expected to run well back in grade. KOBAYASTAR (13) hasn't been beaten far since resuming with market confidence. Has placed 3/3 third-up and tumbles in weight this grade. That brings her into it. IMPRESSIONISM (2) resumes and won a 58 here when last seen. He will use the inside gate and will be every chance to run out 7f.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Last start came from midfield, 2nd of 9 at this track Cl4 on December 28 over 1m, slow going 0.6 len behind Garinion Righ carrying 130lbs at $6.50. The race before that came from midfield and won by 0.9 len at this track Cl4 December 13 over 6 ½f defeating Candlelit with 118lbs at $3.90. Decent chance to bounce back. 1st Pick 3 Keep On Running Jockey: Sean Cormack Trainer: Terry Mcgovern J: Sean Cormack T: Terry Mcgovern	137	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Last start came from midfield, 2nd of 9 at this track Cl4 on December 28 over 1m, slow going 0.6 len behind Garinion Righ carrying 130lbs at $6.50. The race before that came from midfield and won by 0.9 len at this track Cl4 December 13 over 6 ½f defeating Candlelit with 118lbs at $3.90. Decent chance to bounce back.
6	Second run back. First-up after seven months from last on the turn 6th of 11 at Mackay Cl2-Sw on December 30 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Zipitalist carrying 125lbs at $16. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Wangaratta 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 7f, 0.9 len behind Isn't That Ironic with 127lbs at $21. Nicely placed and expected to go well. 2nd Pick 6 Whirlwind Jockey: Fiona Sandkuhl Trainer: Matthew Mcguire J: Fiona Sandkuhl T: Matthew Mcguire	99	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after seven months from last on the turn 6th of 11 at Mackay Cl2-Sw on December 30 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Zipitalist carrying 125lbs at $16. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Wangaratta 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 7f, 0.9 len behind Isn't That Ironic with 127lbs at $21. Nicely placed and expected to go well.
13	Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 10 at this track Bm65 on December 13 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Our Impact carrying 123lbs at $5.50. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at this track Bm55 on December 28 over 6f, slow going 2.5 len behind Rideau with 133lbs at $3.40. Capable of a better showing. Hard to beat on her best form. 3rd Pick 13 Kobayastar Jockey: Chris Whiteley Trainer: Matthew Mcguire J: Chris Whiteley T: Matthew Mcguire	125	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 10 at this track Bm65 on December 13 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Our Impact carrying 123lbs at $5.50. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at this track Bm55 on December 28 over 6f, slow going 2.5 len behind Rideau with 133lbs at $3.40. Capable of a better showing. Hard to beat on her best form.

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