AU - Ballina - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

7.9f

Class 1

Turf

HEAVY 10

19.1K

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Verdict

PRESTIGE ICE (12) has put the writing on the wall at her last couple of appearances, the latest effort a close third over 1 ¹/16m at Ipswich when coming off a 37-day break. That run will top her off nicely. Just needs luck slotting in from a tricky draw to end the run of outs. WEXFORD MISS (9) has been found wanting in her four runs this prep but on a quicker back-up today she could spring a surprise. TRIPLE TIME (5) is a new arrival in the Allan Chau stable and returns from a 14-week break. Betting holds the key. CALVARY (1) showed improvement to place last start. Strips fitter again third-up so may progress further.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
12	Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Ipswich Cl1 on May 30 over 1 ¹/16m, in the wet, long-neck behind Jemoma Alpilage carrying 123lbs at $2.60. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Ipswich Cl1 on April 23 over 1 ¹/16m, on a slow track, 0.7 len behind Piston Rebel carrying 121lbs at $13. Going better than most of these and looks the testing material. 1st Pick 12 Prestige Ice Jockey: Damien Boche Trainer: Stephen & Jordan Lee J: Damien Boche T: Stephen & Jordan Lee	152	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Ipswich Cl1 on May 30 over 1 ¹/16m, in the wet, long-neck behind Jemoma Alpilage carrying 123lbs at $2.60. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Ipswich Cl1 on April 23 over 1 ¹/16m, on a slow track, 0.7 len behind Piston Rebel carrying 121lbs at $13. Going better than most of these and looks the testing material.
10	Last start 2nd of 10 at Inverell Cl1-Sw on May 22 over 7f, slow going 0.9 len behind Afloat carrying 123lbs at $26. Before that ran last of 8 at Ipswich 3yo Bm65 on April 23 over 1 ¹/16m, slow going 4.5 len behind Inquicktime carrying 119lbs at $201. Progressive filly who is among the chances. 2nd Pick 10 Flying Phoenix Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Brock Everingham J: Non Runner T: Brock Everingham	117	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Last start 2nd of 10 at Inverell Cl1-Sw on May 22 over 7f, slow going 0.9 len behind Afloat carrying 123lbs at $26. Before that ran last of 8 at Ipswich 3yo Bm65 on April 23 over 1 ¹/16m, slow going 4.5 len behind Inquicktime carrying 119lbs at $201. Progressive filly who is among the chances.
11	Third-up today. First-up got back early 5th of 7 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl1 on May 8 over 7f, on rain affected going, 14 len behind Permission Denied with 123lbs at $7.50. Last start led to the turn then faded 6th of 9 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on May 27 over 7 ½f, on rain affected going, 3.5 len behind Argerich carrying 127lbs at $21. Strips fitter and good enough to test this field on her day. 3rd Pick 11 High Voltage Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Paul Snowden J: Non Runner T: Paul Snowden	162	-	-	-	13%	Scratched
Analysis Third-up today. First-up got back early 5th of 7 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl1 on May 8 over 7f, on rain affected going, 14 len behind Permission Denied with 123lbs at $7.50. Last start led to the turn then faded 6th of 9 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on May 27 over 7 ½f, on rain affected going, 3.5 len behind Argerich carrying 127lbs at $21. Strips fitter and good enough to test this field on her day.

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Yielding

A rain-soaked turf condition often producing a slick or heavy course and slower finish times.

Overlay

A horse going off at higher odds than his recent efforts show that he deserves.

Dead Heat

Two or more horses finishing so close at the wire, that they were unable to be separated on a photo finish and deemed to have tied.