AU - Bunbury - Race 1

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

MR KAPLAN (7) is a classy filly back after a six-month spell. Started at $2.45 and finished runner-up on debut over this trip at Ascot before failing in the Group 3 Gimcrack at her only other appearance. Nicely placed to open this campaign in the best possible way. AURA MAGNA (5) is starting to hit her straps with a couple of close seconds over 6f recently. Races handy so coming back to 5f should not pose a problem. Sure to give a great sight. ANDALADY (10) is the query runner on debut. Three trials have yielded three wins so she is clearly talented. Early markets are very bullish about her prospects. SPLINTABELLE (9) started favourite but found a couple better on debut recently over 5 ½f at Northam. Likely improver with definite claims. The speedy DIVINE MIRAGE (6) returns from a six-month break. Beaten just a length over 6f here to launch the maiden campaign. Should be prominent for a long way.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at Ascot in the G3 Gimcrack April 4 over 5 ½f, 7 len behind Aurum Belle carrying 119lbs at $41. On debut second of 9 at Ascot 2yo Mdn March 18 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Afireofgidgeecoals carrying 121lbs at $2.45. Class filly who is the one they have to beat. 1st Pick 7 Mr Kaplan Jockey: Steven Parnham Trainer: Trevor Andrews J: Steven Parnham T: Trevor Andrews	80	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at Ascot in the G3 Gimcrack April 4 over 5 ½f, 7 len behind Aurum Belle carrying 119lbs at $41. On debut second of 9 at Ascot 2yo Mdn March 18 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Afireofgidgeecoals carrying 121lbs at $2.45. Class filly who is the one they have to beat.
5	Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 in a 3yo Mdn at this track on September 10 over 6f, 0.9 len behind Royal Reflection with 121lbs at $14. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 in a Mdn at Belmont Park on September 2 over 6f, 0.8 len behind All The Stars carrying 115lbs at $16. Heading the right way and shouldn't be a maiden much longer. 2nd Pick 5 Aura Magna Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Darren Mcauliffe J: Holly Nottle T: Darren Mcauliffe	146	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 in a 3yo Mdn at this track on September 10 over 6f, 0.9 len behind Royal Reflection with 121lbs at $14. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 in a Mdn at Belmont Park on September 2 over 6f, 0.8 len behind All The Stars carrying 115lbs at $16. Heading the right way and shouldn't be a maiden much longer.
1	Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 in a 3yo Mdn at this track on September 10 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Royal Reflection with 119lbs at $101. The run before that 8th of 11 in a Mdn at this track on August 13 over 7f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Kutenai carrying 122lbs at $21. Good signs last time and should run well again. 3rd Pick 1 Capall Gasta Jockey: Jefferson Tsang Trainer: Daniel O'connor J: Jefferson Tsang T: Daniel O'connor	98	-	-	-	4%
Analysis Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 in a 3yo Mdn at this track on September 10 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Royal Reflection with 119lbs at $101. The run before that 8th of 11 in a Mdn at this track on August 13 over 7f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Kutenai carrying 122lbs at $21. Good signs last time and should run well again.

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