AU - Ballina - Race 6

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

6.2f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 10

19.1K

VIEW

Verdict

TOO HOT TO TORQUE (6) beat all but an in-form Dance Gavin Dance first-up at this track then repaid favourite backers when a tidy winner over 6f at Port Macquarie last start. That run followed a five-week let-up so he should tighten up further. Hard to tip against. BRING ME SAKI (5) was 54 days between runs when down the track in a 6f Randwick Highway last time out. Scored in a Class 2 the run prior at Grafton. Nicely drawn and in the right race to return to form. VIXENETTE (10) made some late inroads but was never a factor first-up over 6f at the Gold Coast recently. Won't find this as tough so a better run is anticipated. PATRIOTICINTENTION (2) is in the mix again following back-to-back wins.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at this track Ctry Cl1 on April 14 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Dance Gavin Dance with 130lbs at $1.85. Second-up favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.3 len at Port Macquarie Cl2 May 18 over 6f on a heavy track defeating Storm Merchant with 129lbs at $1.95. Figures say he is on track for another win. 1st Pick 6 Too Hot To Torque Jockey: Nick Heywood Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Nick Heywood T: Matthew Dunn	145	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at this track Ctry Cl1 on April 14 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Dance Gavin Dance with 130lbs at $1.85. Second-up favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.3 len at Port Macquarie Cl2 May 18 over 6f on a heavy track defeating Storm Merchant with 129lbs at $1.95. Figures say he is on track for another win.
5	At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 18 at Randwick Highway-C3 on May 23 over 6f, slow going 6 len behind Exit Fee with 123lbs at $31. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a neck at Grafton Cl2 March 30 over 6f defeating Gaylord with 129lbs at $3.50. Terrific chance to return to form. 2nd Pick 5 Bring Me Saki Jockey: Damien Boche Trainer: Stephen & Jordan Lee J: Damien Boche T: Stephen & Jordan Lee	86	-	-	-	29%
Analysis At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 18 at Randwick Highway-C3 on May 23 over 6f, slow going 6 len behind Exit Fee with 123lbs at $31. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a neck at Grafton Cl2 March 30 over 6f defeating Gaylord with 129lbs at $3.50. Terrific chance to return to form.
10	Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 13 at Gold Coast Bm68 on May 22 over 6f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Zoufani carrying 123lbs at $31. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 on August 19 over 7 ½f, 4.5 len behind Vagabond Hero with 130lbs at $2.40. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. 3rd Pick 10 Vixenette Jockey: Jett Newman Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Jett Newman T: Matthew Dunn	118	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 13 at Gold Coast Bm68 on May 22 over 6f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Zoufani carrying 123lbs at $31. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 on August 19 over 7 ½f, 4.5 len behind Vagabond Hero with 130lbs at $2.40. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

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Objection

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

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A racing surface comprised of silica sand and fibers, such as recycled carpet or spandex. The mixture is then sealed with wax.

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