AU - Flemington MCC - Race 3

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

OPEN

Turf

GOOD 4

130.0K

VIEW

Verdict

Quite keen on NADAL (2) here. He was something licked in this race last year when held up badly, showing his ability with a huge win in a $1million race at Cranbourne next time out. He was returning from an injury in the G2 Caulfield Sprint and ran quite well, getting back and looming up as some hope before fitness gave out late. Love the wide draw and 6f on a track with some give in it. If he's anywhere near his best, he'll go awfully close. FRONT PAGE (1) tried hard as usual in The Kosciuszko first up with 132lbs. He's getting on in age and typically goes better fresh but he was excellent for second in this race last year. KING OF ROSEAU (3) resumes having won the G3 Aurie's Star before a spell over this route. He's up to this. BIG SWINGER (15) is lightly raced and has been heavily backed in some handy races, wary of his ceiling. VESTAS (14) has been excellent from the back in two runs this preparation. This looks the right race for her to peak.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	2nd Pick 1 Front Page Jockey: James Mcdonald Trainer: Matthew Dale J: James Mcdonald T: Matthew Dale	190	-	-	-	13%	7/1
2	1st Pick 2 Nadal Jockey: Ethan Brown Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Ethan Brown T: Ciaron Maher	143	-	-	-	13%	7/1
3	3rd Pick 3 King Of Roseau Jockey: Michael Dee Trainer: Peter Snowden J: Michael Dee T: Peter Snowden	111	-	-	-	12%	8/1
4	4 Disneck Jockey: Jason Collett Trainer: Bjorn Baker J: Jason Collett T: Bjorn Baker	175	-	-	-	10%	9/1
5	5 Klabel Jockey: Zac Spain Trainer: Richard & Chantelle Jolly J: Zac Spain T: Richard & Chantelle Jolly	135	-	-	-	5%	20/1
6	6 Need Some Luck Jockey: Jamie Melham Trainer: Peter Snowden J: Jamie Melham T: Peter Snowden	97	-	-	-	12%	15/2
7	7 Coco Jamboo Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Annabel & Rob Archibald J: Non Runner T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	85	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
8	8 Fire Star Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Peter Snowden J: Non Runner T: Peter Snowden	122	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
9	9 More Territories Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: John O'shea & Tom Charlton J: Non Runner T: John O'shea & Tom Charlton	100	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
10	10 Suparazi Jockey: Patrick Moloney Trainer: Ben Brisbourne J: Patrick Moloney T: Ben Brisbourne	78	-	-	-	2%	66/1
11	11 Verdad Jockey: Beau Mertens Trainer: Robbie Griffiths J: Beau Mertens T: Robbie Griffiths	72	-	-	-	3%	40/1
12	12 Stay Focused Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse Trainer: Phillip Stokes J: Daniel Stackhouse T: Phillip Stokes	67	-	-	-	5%	20/1
13	13 De Bergerac Jockey: Declan Bates Trainer: Grahame Begg J: Declan Bates T: Grahame Begg	135	-	-	-	8%	13/1
14	14 Vestas Jockey: Ben Melham Trainer: Clinton Mcdonald J: Ben Melham T: Clinton Mcdonald	123	-	-	-	13%	7/1
15	15 Big Swinger Jockey: Craig Williams Trainer: Charlotte Littlefield J: Craig Williams T: Charlotte Littlefield	56	-	-	-	27%	11/4
16	16 World Alliance Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Matthew Smith J: Non Runner T: Matthew Smith	111	-	-	-	1%	1000/1

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Objection

Claim of foul lodged by a jockey for perceived dangerous or illegal riding by a rival.

Fractions

The times recorded during the race; with timing starting just past the gate or when the gates open, then parroted for the quarter, half, three-quarters etc. Used as an indication of ability and speed.

Lasix

A medication for the treatment of bleeding in horses that is legal in North America, but not all worldwide jurisdictions.