AU - Doomben - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

8.2f

Class 2

Turf

SOFT 5

27.3K

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Verdict

PEPE (6) closed strongly into fourth in a fast-finishing race here last time. Strips fitter second up and will appreciate stepping out the extra 1 ½f. Expect him to be blending in at the right time from the good draw. GLOBAL ECLIPSE (1) couldn't meet expectations fresh but stuck on okay into second behind a dominant winner. Better with that run under his belt but is drawn sticky, so will need a clever ride. TORO STRIKE (5) was better second up when warming nicely late over 6f at Eagle Farm. Has been freshened 35 days and steps out to a more suitable trip. Has a chance to break a long drought. CAPTAIN EAGLE (3) carries a fitness edge and shoulders peaks that can give this a big shake. Not dismissing.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 11 in a Bm68 at this track on August 26 over 6 ¾f, 1.4 len behind Hurricane Lu carrying 122lbs at $15. Previously second-up 4th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Newcastle on January 24 over 7 ½f, 4 len behind Sinister carrying 127lbs at $4.40. Strips fitter and will be tough to beat. 1st Pick 6 Pepe Jockey: Taylor Marshall Trainer: Chris Waller J: Taylor Marshall T: Chris Waller	109	-	-	-	19%	Scratched
Analysis Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 11 in a Bm68 at this track on August 26 over 6 ¾f, 1.4 len behind Hurricane Lu carrying 122lbs at $15. Previously second-up 4th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Newcastle on January 24 over 7 ½f, 4 len behind Sinister carrying 127lbs at $4.40. Strips fitter and will be tough to beat.
1	Second run back. First-up after seven months 2nd of 9 in a Cg&E Cl2 at Ipswich on September 2 over 6 ¾f, slow going 3.5 len behind Metaphorically carrying 130lbs at $3. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field in a 0 - 66 at Pakenham on November 7 over 1m, on heavy track, 7 len behind Red On Red with 130lbs at $3.30. Sure to run well. 2nd Pick 1 Global Eclipse Jockey: Martin Harley Trainer: Chris & Corey Munce J: Martin Harley T: Chris & Corey Munce	135	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after seven months 2nd of 9 in a Cg&E Cl2 at Ipswich on September 2 over 6 ¾f, slow going 3.5 len behind Metaphorically carrying 130lbs at $3. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field in a 0 - 66 at Pakenham on November 7 over 1m, on heavy track, 7 len behind Red On Red with 130lbs at $3.30. Sure to run well.
5	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran second last of 10 in a Cg&E Cl3-Sw at this track on August 1 over 6f, 8 len behind Braveheart with 122lbs at $31. Second-up from last on the turn 5th of 8 in a Bm68 at Eagle Farm on August 12 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Midnight Spirit carrying 127lbs at $16. Capable of a better showing. Shapes as a leading player. 3rd Pick 5 Toro Strike Jockey: Ben Thompson Trainer: Jack Bruce J: Ben Thompson T: Jack Bruce	134	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran second last of 10 in a Cg&E Cl3-Sw at this track on August 1 over 6f, 8 len behind Braveheart with 122lbs at $31. Second-up from last on the turn 5th of 8 in a Bm68 at Eagle Farm on August 12 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Midnight Spirit carrying 127lbs at $16. Capable of a better showing. Shapes as a leading player.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

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.

Bleeder

A horse that bleeds due to a ruptured blood vessel during a race or workout. The medication Lasix can fix this problem.

Objection

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