Coonabarabran Races & Results with ratings from TomForm.
There were 422 Races on across 48 meetings. There was 8 races at Ascot first race 13:15, 11 races at Bad Harzburg first race 12:30, 7 races at Bangalore first race 09:30, 9 races at Belmont first race 04:44, 5 races at Cagnes-Sur-Mer first race 17:58 Cagnes-sur-Mer, 4 races at Canterbury Park first race 23:10, 9 races at Caulfield first race 03:10, 8 races at Charles Town first race 01:02, 7 races at Chester first race 14:10, 8 races at Clairefontaine first race 10:59, 3 races at Club Hipico first race 01:25, 11 races at Colonial Downs first race 01:12, 7 races at Coonabarabran first race 03:41, 7 races at Darwin first race 04:42, 12 races at Del Mar first race 01:04, 8 races at Delaware Park first race 17:30, 9 races at Doomben first race 03:03, 9 races at Ellis Park first race 17:50, 14 races at Emerald Downs first race 03:00, 9 races at Enghien first race 12:23, 7 races at Gold Coast Poly first race 03:54, 8 races at Gowran Park first race 13:42, 11 races at Gulfstream first race 17:55, 17 races at Hipo Chile first race 17:30, 8 races at Kembla Grange first race 03:15, 11 races at Kochi first race 07:25, 10 races at Las Piedras first race 17:00, 9 races at Laurel Park first race 17:25, 8 races at Le Mans first race 15:57, 7 races at Lingfield first race 17:15, 10 races at Monmouth Park first race 17:50, 9 races at Morphettville first race 03:22, 7 races at Murtoa first race 04:01, 7 races at Newcastle first race 14:00, 12 races at Niigata first race 01:35, 14 races at Palermo first race 17:00, 2 races at Penn National first race 01:10, 10 races at Randwick first race 02:20, 6 races at Sacramento first race 01:20, 11 races at Saga first race 07:05, 6 races at Salisbury first race 18:00, 12 races at Sapporo first race 01:50, 12 races at Saratoga first race 17:35, 9 races at Taif first race 14:00, 8 races at Toowoomba first race 07:39, 9 races at Turffontein first race 11:20, 10 races at Woodbine first race 18:05, 7 races at York first race 14:05, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
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(1) Pattera | 3 | Ken Dunbar | Ms M Harrison | Beaten 7.2L at Narromine last start. Has managed to place one of two starts this preperation. Major player. | ||||||
(2) Magic Madonna | 3 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | C Lundholm | Second up today after a break. Didn't show much at all last start when 8.3L 6th at Ballarat Synthetic. Go well. | ||||||
(3) Erion | 4 | Zoe Hunt | Ms M Harrison | Plain effort behind Stiorra when a well beaten 11.7L 11th at Dubbo last time out. Could be value for wider exotics. | ||||||
(4) He's All Style | 3 | William A Stanley | Paul Clisby | 3rd up here. Below par when beaten by 8.4L at Dubbo last go. Place preferred. | ||||||
(5) Dervinia | 3 | Wendy Peel | C Lundholm | Resuming from 182 day spell. Resuming today after a nice effort beaten 1.50l behind La Bravado at Parkes before a spell. Can show up fresh. | ||||||
(6) Buy Me A Birkin | 3 | Chelsea Hillier | Luke Pepper | Close up last start when 1.7L behind Vinlago at Wean. Strong winning chance. | ||||||
(7) Keep Ya Promise | 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | Brett Robb | First up today. Respect the market first up. | ||||||
(8) Night To Remember | 4 | Georgina Mc Donnell | Jim Gleeson | Poor effort behind She's All Sass when a well beaten 10.7L 7th at Muswellbrook last time out. Could improve. | ||||||
(9) Ransom's Girl | 3 | Patrick Scorse | Sally Torrens | Ran in a Maiden race at Gunnedah last run when put in a mediocre effort when beaten by just over 7.4L. Yet to finish in the placings this prep. Chance. | ||||||
(10) Sandy's Pride | 4 | Andrew Banks | Leon Cross | Wasn't far away last time at Inverell in a Maiden race when 4.5L from the winner as a $71 chance. Rough hope. |
MAGIC MADONNA (2) Second up. Was ordinary when 6th last start at Ballarat. Should bounce back but coming back in distance. First appearance for a new trainer. Can win this. PATTERA (1) Third run this preparation. Faded away to finish 8th last start at Narromine. May see an upturn in form and drawn the rails. Back to a shorter distance. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. HE'S ALL STYLE (4) Third up and managed to run into 3rd third up last preparation at Gilgandra. Dropping weight. Looks a value runner. DERVINIA (5) Resumes from a 26 week spell. Edged past some when finishing 4th last start at Parkes but dropping in distance. Will be trying to topple them late. Has the ability to figure
Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
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(1) That's Better | 7 | William A Stanley | Ms A Smith | Second up today. Poor effort at Benchmark 74 level before a spell when beaten 4.8L at Dubbo. Winning chance. | ||||||
(2) Haiku Star | 4 | Clayton Gallagher | Melissa Dennett | Having 3rd run back from a break. On speed and boxed on well when 0.9L behind King Larry at Tamworth last start. Been consistent so far this prep, finishing in the money both starts. Strong winning chance. | ||||||
(3) Outta De Lady | 4 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Zach Hatch | 3rd up here. Below par last start when 8.8L behind Joiselle at Scone. Knockout chance. | ||||||
(4) Dancelittlesister | 5 | James Rogers | Kieren Hazelton | First up today. Prefer to watch. | ||||||
(5) Emphatic Bel | 4 | Jack Baker | D Wagstaff | Tired badly after leading when a well beaten 6.2L 10th at Gunnedah last time out. Can be in this for a long way. | ||||||
(6) Kora Magic | 5 | Ken Dunbar | M E Jones | Resuming from 153 day spell. Suited at this trip. Resuming today after a good effort beaten 0.50l behind Starane at Mudgee before a spell. Market will tell you if fit enough fresh. | ||||||
(7) Western Eagle | 3 | Andrew Banks | Ms S Bigg | Mediocre effort when beaten by close to 6L at Gunnedah last time. Excels in this distance range. Has managed to place one of two starts this preperation. Strong claims. | ||||||
(8) Star Stroke | 4 | Chelsea Stanley | Stuart Canham | Nice run last start when 2.7L behind Cumboogle at Warren. Betting?. | ||||||
(9) Torrid Affair | 6 | Angela Cooper | G R Brooker | Handy run before a spell when beaten 4.6L behind Somerton Sniper at Dubbo. Might sneak a place. |
HAIKU STAR (2) Third up from a spell. Tidy run when 2nd last run at Tamworth. Likely to be well placed early. Has not missed the placings this campaign in 2 attempts. One of the top hopes. OUTTA DE LADY (3) Third run this campaign. Didn't attack the line when 7th last start at Scone. Likely to bounce back and challenged by less formidable competitors. Drawn beautifully. Dropping in distance. Serious player. KORA MAGIC (6) First up from a break of 21 weeks and narrowly beaten first up last preparation at Narromine. Should come to hand quickly. Dropping back to a shorter trip. No shock to see a win. THAT'S BETTER (1) Second run this prep. Couldn't stay in touch when 6th last time at Dubbo. Should improve here and competing at a lower level of competition. Rising in weight. Likely to fill a place
Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
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(1) Apache Jack | 3 | Chelsea Hillier | Ben Lees | Ordinary effort behind Rapt when a well beaten 40.9L 11th at Grafton last time out. Include. | ||||||
(2) Golden River Gift | 5 | Wendy Peel | Leon Cross | Ordinary effort when beaten by close to 6L at Inverell last start. Ran at this trip last start when 5.9L from the winner. Won't find this easy. | ||||||
(3) Jukebox Edition | 4 | Georgina Mc Donnell | K R Hausfeld | Third up from a break. Beaten 5.7L at Wean last time. Ran at this trip last start when 5.7L from the winner. Chance. | ||||||
(4) The Hoff | 4 | Chelsea Stanley | W T Martyn | Showed no early speed and just held ground when 12.3L 10th at Mudgee last start. Ran over this distance last time out when 12.3L from the winner. Looking to others. | ||||||
(5) Brandywine | 4 | Zoe Hunt | Ms M Harrison | Close up last start when 2.9L behind Body Of Venus at Cowra. 2.9L from the winner at this trip last start. Can play a role. | ||||||
(6) Donelegance | 3 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | C Lundholm | Was 4.8L from the winner at Wyong last time. Prefer to see. | ||||||
(7) Flight Or Fight | 4 | Unknown | Kylie Kennedy | Wasn't far away last time at Carinda in a Maiden race when 4.4L from the winner as a $2 chance. Strong winning chance. | ||||||
(8) Flying Shalaa | 4 | Daniel A Northey | L K Roberts | Having 3rd run back from a break. Ordinary last start when 6.4L behind Autumn Leaf at Wean. 6.4L from the winner at this distance last start. Needs to improve here. | ||||||
(9) Glorien | 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | Ms J Clement | Wasn't too bad at Inverell last start when beaten 4.8L in a Maiden race. One for the back end of exotics. | ||||||
(10) My Paloma | 3 | Unknown | Cody Morgan | Second up today after a break. Impressed last start when 0.1L behind Red Hot Love at Mungindi. Did well when beaten by a short head last time. Go well. | ||||||
(11) Northwest Lady | 3 | Patrick Scorse | Luke Pepper | 2nd up. Plain effort at Maiden level when beaten 11.3L at Pakenham Synthetic. Consider for wider exotics. | ||||||
(12) Nothin' Seemstofit | 3 | Unknown | D Wagstaff | Not far away last start when 1.9L behind Whistling Straits at Gunnedah. A must for multiples. | ||||||
(13) Sunyani | 4 | Leeshelle Small | B F Cavanough | Nice run last start when 0.7L behind Exceed To Ambition at Inverell. Strong chance. | ||||||
(14) Tapering | 3 | Claire Ramsbotham | Peter G Sinclair | Impressed last start when 0.7L behind Beechuno at Mungindi. 0.7L from the winner at this distance last time out. One of the major players. | ||||||
(15) La Chaparron | 3 | William A Stanley | Ms A Smith | Ran in a Maiden race at Cowra last run when put in a mediocre effort when beaten by just over 5.9L. 5.9L from the winner over this distance last start. Needs to improve. |
SUNYANI (13) On a short back up. Claimed late when 3rd beaten by 3/4L last run at Inverell and gets some weight relief. Leeshelle Small takes a large claim. Will be around the mark at odds. DONELEGANCE (6) Showed some merit late when 4th last time at Wyong. Coming to a new trainer. One of the major players. TAPERING (14) Nice run when 3rd last run at Mungindi. The wide barrier shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. The large claim from Claire Ramsbotham helps. Won't be far away. GLORIEN (9) Second up from a spell. Appeared lackluster when 9th last time at Inverell. Has to be included
Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
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(1) Anazarli | 7 | Ella Drew | Ms L Selby | Impressed last start when 1.6L behind Extravagant Choice at Tamworth. Can lift. | ||||||
(2) Intense | 6 | Zoe Hunt | W T Martyn | Ran well last start when 2.9L behind Chowdah at Wean. 2.9L from the winner at this distance last time out. Excels in this distance range. Strong claims. | ||||||
(3) Master Fontana | 5 | Siena Grima | K R Hausfeld | First up today. Has a liking for this track condition. Can improve. | ||||||
(4) Caoimhe | 5 | Patrick Scorse | Sally Torrens | Try both ways. | ||||||
(5) Hot Gospel | 4 | Clayton Gallagher | Dar Lunn | Big win from a long way back at Dubbo when managed to win by 3L. Hard to beat. | ||||||
(6) Noroads Go By | 4 | William A Stanley | Theresa Stair | Third up here. Beaten 6L at Tamworth last go. Include. | ||||||
(7) World Atlas | 5 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | M R Mulholland | Showed no early speed and just held ground when 8.4L 11th at Gunnedah last start. Needs to improve. | ||||||
(8) Moculta Warrior | 6 | Ken Dunbar | Troy Mc Carney | Struggled last start when 12.5L behind Raiding at Dubbo. Place looks best. | ||||||
(9) Sulmaher | 5 | Andrew Banks | Kieren Hazelton | Below par when beaten by 13.3L at Dubbo last go. Really struggling this prep, unable to finish in the placings so far. Consider for wider exotics. | ||||||
(10) Cranberries | 3 | Georgina Mc Donnell | Brett Robb | Won by 4.5L last time at Carinda. Solid winner last time out and looks an each way chance again. | ||||||
(11) Relentless Ruby | 3 | Shannen Llewellyn | B F Cavanough | Average effort when beaten by close to 10L at Scone last start. Goes in everything. | ||||||
(12) Amantaka | 3 | Shayleigh Ingelse | Dar Lunn | Close up last start when 3.3L behind Hot Gospel at Dubbo. Can sneak a place. | ||||||
(13) Crafty Krumpet | 5 | Chelsea Hillier | Peter G Sinclair | Impressed prior to being sent to the paddock when 4.7L behind Full Commitment at Quirindi. Can be in the finish. | ||||||
(14) Penique | 3 | Lauren Van Tijn | Ms K Simpkins | Didn't show much at all last start when 11.6L 3th at Carinda. Unlikely to feature here. | ||||||
(15) Snippety Bobbins | 4 | Wendy Peel | Leon Cross | Below par when beaten by 7.7L at Tamworth last go. Yet to finish in the placings this prep. Consider for wider exotics. |
RELENTLESS RUBY (11) Gave away some ground when 7th last start at Scone on a heavy surface. Should improve from the last run and will benefit with the weight drop. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . HOT GOSPEL (5) Was a comprehensive winner by more than 3L last time at Dubbo. Possesses good finishing speed. Respect. CRAFTY KRUMPET (13) Picked up late ground when 3rd beaten by 4 3/4L last run at Quirindi. Worth a ticket. INTENSE (2) Finished 4th last run at Wean. Has a nice turn of foot. Very competitive this campaign. Zoe Hunt provides some weight relief. Could be value
Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
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(1) Peak Road | 5 | Claire Ramsbotham | Peter G Sinclair | Ran well last start when 5.5L behind Bill Peyto at Wean. Ran at this distance last time out when 5.5L from the winner. Hard to beat. | ||||||
(2) Apache Doc | 5 | Chelsea Hillier | Ben Lees | Third up here. Didn't show much at all last start when 6.1L 9th at Grafton. Betting?. | ||||||
(3) Chowdah | 5 | Lauren Van Tijn | Ms K Simpkins | Close up last start when 2L behind Jin Chi Phantom at Carinda. Has a liking for this track condition. Hit the line hard last start and top chance again. | ||||||
(4) Ahoy | 4 | Clayton Gallagher | Luke Pepper | Ran in a Open race at Wean last time when put in a ordinary effort when beaten by just over 13.9L. Ran at this trip last time out when 13.9L from the winner. Knockout hope. | ||||||
(5) Another Gift | 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | Ms J Clement | Plain when beaten by 7.7L at Inverell last time. 7.7L from the winner at this distance last start. Respect. | ||||||
(6) Lady Cornelia | 7 | Siena Grima | Douglas Fernando | Struggled last start when 7.6L behind Mammoth Mountain at Inverell. Ran at this distance last start when 7.6L from the winner. Suited in this distance range. Really struggling this prep, unable to finish in the placings so far. Rough hope. | ||||||
(7) Mishani Vandal | 6 | Zoe Hunt | W T Martyn | Beaten 6.2L at Wean last time. A must for multiples. | ||||||
(8) Ready Made Doll | 6 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Kylie Kennedy | Plain effort at Benchmark 50 level when beaten 9.2L at Cowra. Include. | ||||||
(9) Sizzling Star | 5 | Andrew Banks | Kieren Hazelton | Average effort when beaten by close to 10L at Cowra last time. Really struggling this prep, unable to finish in the placings so far. Could measure up. | ||||||
(10) Klatten | 6 | Chelsea Stanley | Douglas Fernando | Mediocre effort when beaten by close to 14L at Inverell last start. 14L from the winner over this distance last start. Hard to see it improving enough to figure here. | ||||||
(11) Costas | 8 | Ken Dunbar | T J Fahey | Having third run back from a break. Ordinary effort behind Distinctive Glory when a well beaten 6L 4th at Carinda last time out. Recent form only fair. | ||||||
(12) Tudor Cathedrals | 6 | Ella Drew | Ms L Selby | Poor effort behind Mammoth Mountain when a well beaten 8.4L 9th at Inverell last time out. 8.4L from the winner at this trip last time out. Might sneak a place. |
READY MADE DOLL (8) Third run this prep. Finished 7th last run at Cowra. Expected to rebound. Can measure up to this company. ANOTHER GIFT (5) Backing up quickly for this race. Weakened under pressure when 8th last time at Inverell. Expecting improvement and has a positive gate. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. LADY CORNELIA (6) On a short back up. Finished 7th last time at Inverell. Is capable of a resurgence. Large claim helps. Well placed and has solid claims. PEAK ROAD (1) Was ordinary when 8th last start at Wean. Shows good finishing speed. Large claim helps. Has the ability to take this out
Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
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(1) My Oddette | 6 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | C Lundholm | Nice run last start when 1.6L behind Invincible Faith at Mungindi. Ran at this trip last start when 1.6L from the winner. Strong claims. | ||||||
(2) Invincible Faith | 8 | Ella Drew | Ms L Selby | Impressed last start when 1.3L behind Powerstone at Inverell. Excels in this distance range. Ran really well last start and is a leading contender here. | ||||||
(3) Adelinda | 5 | Dylan Stanley | Ms K Mccarroll | Didn't show much at all last start when 5.8L 7th at Dubbo. Has a liking for this track condition. Really struggling this prep, unable to finish in the placings so far. Betting?. | ||||||
(4) Hell Oh Baby | 4 | Andrew Banks | Kieren Hazelton | Looked Good prior to being sent to the paddock when 4.4L behind Norman at Gunnedah. A must for multiples. | ||||||
(5) Bobby's Secret | 5 | Zoe Hunt | Ms M Harrison | Got the cash last start at Cowra in Benchmark 50 grade. Consider. | ||||||
(6) Lesgo Don | 3 | Clayton Gallagher | Peter G Sinclair | 1st up today. Include. | ||||||
(7) Hallowed Star | 4 | Wendy Peel | C Lundholm | Not far away last start when 1L behind Lostma Cowboy at Warren. 1L from the winner over this distance last time out. Could place. | ||||||
(8) Heza Charmer | 6 | Chelsea Stanley | W T Martyn | Having 1st run back from a break. Loves these conditions. Can improve. | ||||||
(9) Royalz | 4 | Emily Farr | R P Hartley | Average effort when beaten by close to 8L at Tamworth last time. Ran at this trip last start when 7.3L from the winner. Has a liking for this track condition. Poor effort last start and hard to see it turning the tables here. | ||||||
(10) Jade Division | 5 | Shayleigh Ingelse | Brett Thompson | Nice run when beaten 3.9L behind British Statesman at Narromine last start. Will be in the finish. | ||||||
(11) Mean Girls | 4 | James Rogers | Kieren Hazelton | Ran well last start when 1.5L behind Ballycastle at Carinda. Has room to improve. | ||||||
(12) Vanoureuce | 4 | Chelsea Hillier | Kylie Kennedy | Just Fair last start when 5L behind Bobby's Secret at Cowra. Really struggling this prep, unable to finish in the placings so far. Prefer to see. | ||||||
(13) Autumn Leaf | 4 | Lauren Van Tijn | Ms K Simpkins | Won well last time at Wean. Loves these conditions. Can run well here. |
INVINCIBLE FAITH (2) On a short back up. Moved through the field into 5th last time at Inverell. Large claim helps. A win wouldn't surprise. BOBBY'S SECRET (5) Third run back from a spell. Dashed home to win last time at Cowra on a heavy rated track and showing improvement in recent outings. Can go on with it. LESGO DON (6) First up from a spell. Finished 5th last start at Walcha. Expecting improvement. Fitter for a barrier trial at at Inverell on July 20th. Serious player. HALLOWED STAR (7) Backs up quickly. Overtook some late when 5th last time at Warren and has drawn the rails. Must respect
Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
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(1) Just Jacky | 6 | Jack Baker | Theresa Stair | Poor effort behind Cyclone Rupert when a well beaten 5.1L 7th at Tamworth last time out. Ran at this distance last time out when 5.1L from the winner. Loves this track. Disappointing last start but can bounce back. | ||||||
(2) Break Over | 5 | Unknown | Kylie Kennedy | Won by 2.5L last time at Carinda. Races well at this venue. Hard to beat. | ||||||
(3) A Bit Bazarre | 4 | Claire Ramsbotham | Peter G Sinclair | Ordinary last start when 5.3L behind Another Gift at Mungindi. Goes in everything. | ||||||
(4) Horowitz | 7 | Ella Drew | Ms L Selby | On speed and boxed on well when 3L behind Kalahari Heart at Inverell last start. Has a liking for this track condition. Can improve. | ||||||
(5) Smokin' Soldier | 6 | Chelsea Stanley | G R Brooker | Having 3rd run back from a break. Beaten by 4.1L last time at Walgett in Open grade. Has managed to place one of two starts this preperation. Keep in mind. | ||||||
(6) Hampton Cove | 6 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Brett Thompson | Looked Good when settled on speed last start and was 2.3L behind Bobby's Secret at Cowra. Knockout hope. | ||||||
(7) Alenia | 5 | Siena Grima | Troy O'neile | Nice run last start when 1L behind Never Never Land at Wean. 1L from the winner over this distance last start. Can be in this for a long way. | ||||||
(8) Dao Sun | 5 | Unknown | Kieren Hazelton | On a quick turnaround. Finished 6th last start at Gunnedah and bit of extra work to do with more weight. Prefers to settle towards the tail. | ||||||
(9) Adviser | 5 | Shannen Llewellyn | Ms J Clement | Close up last start when 0.4L behind Powerstone at Inverell. Suited at this trip. Respect. | ||||||
(10) Loud | 4 | Andrew Banks | Darren Hyde | Close up last start when 0.6L behind Yael's Delight at Cowra. Place preferred. | ||||||
(11) Bupkis | 4 | Wendy Peel | C Lundholm | Didn't show much at all last start when 6L 5th at Nyngan. Suited in this distance range. Consider for wider exotics. | ||||||
(12) Order Of Glory | 5 | Chelsea Hillier | Gavin Groth | Average effort at Class 1 Open level when beaten 6.9L at Talmoi. 6.9L from the winner over this distance last start. Has room to improve. | ||||||
(13) Alaskan Aura | 7 | Ken Dunbar | Ashley Gibson | Fair effort before a break behind Bobby's Secret when beaten 4.7L at Cowra. Could improve. | ||||||
(14) Castlehyde | 7 | Georgina Mc Donnell | Ian Holland | Below par when beaten by 14L at Gunnedah last go. Below best last start and chance if finds best. |
ADVISER (9) On a short back up. Right up there last time at Inverell. Must respect in this event. LOUD (10) Placed 3rd last time at Cowra. Can get the job done. HAMPTON COVE (6) Outmatched in the run home when 5th last time at Cowra on a heavy surface. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide barrier. Worth strong consideration. BREAK OVER (2) Backs up quickly. Displayed potential when winning by over 2 1/2L last run at Carinda. Putting up notable efforts since coming back from a break. Has to be strongly considered