AU - Mackay - Race 4

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

7.8f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

21.0K

VIEW

Verdict

EAGLE WARRIOR (1) turned in an encouraging run first-up, settling well back then winding up nicely to finish sixth over 6 ½f at Townsville. Outdashed but got home well and appears suited by the longer journey. GOT GUMPTION (4) has been knocking on the door and has to be included. GENERAL GORDON (9) was disappointing when ninth over 1m at Rockhampton, beaten 9 lengths. Won maiden this course and distance two back and can bounce back. KICKAGOAL KENNY (6) doesn't win often and will find this harder but a senior rider goes on and has the pace to lead. The winkers come off now. Can give a sight at odds.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	At the latest run 4th of 10 at Rockhampton Bm62 on June 19 over 1m, slow going 1.2 len behind Skilful Artist with 133lbs at $5. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track Cl3-Sw on May 1 over 7 ¾f, 2.5 len behind Turn Me Royale with 132lbs at $1.65. Can improve again. Big run after a slow start latest and gets chance to atone. 1st Pick 3 Smart Mission Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Kevin J Miller J: Non Runner T: Kevin J Miller	222	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis At the latest run 4th of 10 at Rockhampton Bm62 on June 19 over 1m, slow going 1.2 len behind Skilful Artist with 133lbs at $5. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track Cl3-Sw on May 1 over 7 ¾f, 2.5 len behind Turn Me Royale with 132lbs at $1.65. Can improve again. Big run after a slow start latest and gets chance to atone.
1	Second run back. First-up after eight months 6th of 13 at Townsville Bm60 on July 5 over 6 ½f, 2.5 len behind Ellis Beach carrying 133lbs at $61. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Cairns Bm60 on August 16 over 7f, slow going 4 len behind Blue Steel with 133lbs at $16. Strong run from the back last time and winning claims if anywhere near his best. 2nd Pick 1 Eagle Warrior Jockey: Warwick Satherley Trainer: Steven Royes J: Warwick Satherley T: Steven Royes	128	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after eight months 6th of 13 at Townsville Bm60 on July 5 over 6 ½f, 2.5 len behind Ellis Beach carrying 133lbs at $61. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Cairns Bm60 on August 16 over 7f, slow going 4 len behind Blue Steel with 133lbs at $16. Strong run from the back last time and winning claims if anywhere near his best.
4	Form hard to fault. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Townsville Bm65 on June 28 over 7f, 2 len behind El Pensador with 129lbs at $5.50. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track Cl3-Sw on June 11 over 6 ½f, 1.1 len behind Determination with 132lbs at $7.50. Not far away of late. One to keep in mind. 3rd Pick 4 Got Gumption Jockey: Ben Kennedy Trainer: Zac Mcfarlane J: Ben Kennedy T: Zac Mcfarlane	125	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Townsville Bm65 on June 28 over 7f, 2 len behind El Pensador with 129lbs at $5.50. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track Cl3-Sw on June 11 over 6 ½f, 1.1 len behind Determination with 132lbs at $7.50. Not far away of late. One to keep in mind.

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