AU - Canberra Acton - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

6.4f

Maiden

Synthetic

GOOD

15.6K

VIEW

Verdict

COMIC CULTURE (2) looks a handy acquisition for the Potter stable following some strong performances in Maiden grade in tougher company last campaign. His recent trial was solid and Budler remains in the saddle from that outing. Can make an immediate statement. HOLD MY DRINK (3) was very good on the new Illawarra Grange track at Kembla when only 2L off the winner in a provincial maiden. The in-form Keatings rides now and his racing pattern makes him very attractive on this surface. Can give them something to catch with improvement likely. ROSENBLUM (6) is on debut for the Seib stable and showed good ability at the trials. Boudvillain's booking is a big push for his chances and he can make an impact on debut. WAVE DANCER (10) has been around the mark recently and won't be far away once again. PURE OCTANE (5) gets the blinkers on for the first time today and can improve sharply.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Resumes. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Warwick Farm Super Mdn October 6 over 1m, 2 len behind O'sheamus with 119lbs at $5. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn September 13 over 6f, on heavy track, 8 len behind Master Of The Air carrying 125lbs at $2.50. Nice trial on this surface recently and he looks a smart buy for the new stable. 1st Pick 2 Comic Culture Jockey: Damon Budler Trainer: Rob Potter J: Damon Budler T: Rob Potter	127	-	-	-	80%
Analysis Resumes. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Warwick Farm Super Mdn October 6 over 1m, 2 len behind O'sheamus with 119lbs at $5. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn September 13 over 6f, on heavy track, 8 len behind Master Of The Air carrying 125lbs at $2.50. Nice trial on this surface recently and he looks a smart buy for the new stable.
3	At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Illawarra Grange Prov Mdn on May 5 over 6 ½f, 2 len behind Whoa Nellie with 128lbs at $3.80. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Sapphire Coast Mdn on April 13 over 6f, 4 len behind Bikini Babe with 133lbs at $1.70. Can improve again. Rates highly off a strong effort last time out. 2nd Pick 3 Hold My Drink Jockey: Coriah Keatings Trainer: Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter J: Coriah Keatings T: Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter	195	-	-	-	17%
Analysis At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Illawarra Grange Prov Mdn on May 5 over 6 ½f, 2 len behind Whoa Nellie with 128lbs at $3.80. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Sapphire Coast Mdn on April 13 over 6f, 4 len behind Bikini Babe with 133lbs at $1.70. Can improve again. Rates highly off a strong effort last time out.
6	Three-year-old gelding making debut by Winning Rupert out of They Call Me Rose. Purchased for $45,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Was second in a Wagga Riverside trial over 5f April 8. After that fifth over 5f in a Hawkesbury trial on April 20. Looks a very handy type on debut. 3rd Pick 6 Rosenblum Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain Trainer: Danielle Seib J: Pierre Boudvillain T: Danielle Seib	92	-	-	-	7%
Analysis Three-year-old gelding making debut by Winning Rupert out of They Call Me Rose. Purchased for $45,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Was second in a Wagga Riverside trial over 5f April 8. After that fifth over 5f in a Hawkesbury trial on April 20. Looks a very handy type on debut.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Rabbit

Also known as a pacemaker; this is a horse with no expected chance of winning but is used to prompt a quick pace on the front end of the race to the benefit of a stablemate who is a closer.

Fast

A dry dirt track that is typically an ideal racing surface.

Objection

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