AU - Alice Springs - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Maiden

Sand

GOOD

13.1K

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Verdict

BUCKLEUP BUDDY (4) showed marked improvement from his first local run here when finishing third here 2 weeks ago. He is back in his rightful maiden grade, and with the blinkers on for the first time, he should go close to taking this out. DEPENDENCY (5) was fifth over a mile here 15 days ago in a tougher field and drops back to 6f which is a touch of a concern, but in maiden company, she won't be far away. SABIE FALLS (7) only battled in a stronger field here a fortnight ago and she is one of a few that are dropping in class. She was placed over this trip in March and she should finish a lot closer this time. BODMIN BOY (1) was beaten by a wide gate last time and can do a lot better from a superior gate this time. Stick with him on an each-way basis. SPILL THE MONEY (8) will be peaking third up and as a 6-year-old mare, she has to make up for lost time. Include in all combinations.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Last start 3rd in a small field at this track 3yo Bm68 on April 6 over 6f, 3 len behind Snore Room carrying 119lbs at $8.50. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track 3yo Sw on March 22 over 1m, 8 len behind The Men Went Home with 127lbs at $12. Making headway. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat. 1st Pick 4 Buckleup Buddy Jockey: Paul Denton Trainer: Kerry Petrick J: Paul Denton T: Kerry Petrick	195	-	-	-	45%	5/4
Analysis Last start 3rd in a small field at this track 3yo Bm68 on April 6 over 6f, 3 len behind Snore Room carrying 119lbs at $8.50. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track 3yo Sw on March 22 over 1m, 8 len behind The Men Went Home with 127lbs at $12. Making headway. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat.
5	Most recently eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track 3&4yo Bm68 on April 5 over 1m, 9 len behind Vanguard Legend carrying 118lbs at $41. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 7f, 8 len behind The Final Word with 126lbs at $1.80. Can turn things around. 2nd Pick 5 Dependency Jockey: Lek Maloney Trainer: Greg Connor J: Lek Maloney T: Greg Connor	145	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Most recently eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track 3&4yo Bm68 on April 5 over 1m, 9 len behind Vanguard Legend carrying 118lbs at $41. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 7f, 8 len behind The Final Word with 126lbs at $1.80. Can turn things around.
7	Last start 10th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on April 6 over 5 ½f, 7 len behind Lean On Me carrying 120lbs at $26. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on March 29 over 5 ½f, 4.5 len behind Super Famous carrying 121lbs at $41. Willing to give her another chance. 3rd Pick 7 Sabie Falls Jockey: Wesley Cave Trainer: Ray Viney J: Wesley Cave T: Ray Viney	137	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Last start 10th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on April 6 over 5 ½f, 7 len behind Lean On Me carrying 120lbs at $26. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on March 29 over 5 ½f, 4.5 len behind Super Famous carrying 121lbs at $41. Willing to give her another chance.

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