AU - Eagle Farm - Race 2

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

28.1K

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Verdict

CERETTI (4) has been right there in all four runs this preparation and strikes a very winnable contest here. Gets the services of Thompson in the irons and should be right there when the whips are cracking. PEARLS IN JUNE (6) boasts a placing over this distance range and will strip fitter second-up from the spell. Looms as the main danger. MERCATELLO (5) maps ideally for this from gate two and gets the reliable Gollan/Jones combination. Top-three chance. BOOZIE MISS (3) was a touch disappointing when resuming but will have come on with that run now under the belt. Deserves some consideration. RUSSIAN TEMPEST (8) is facing the starter for the first time but has shown ability at the trials and a watch on betting is advised.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	At the latest run 4th in a small field at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Miss Adrift carrying 122lbs at $2.70. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Ipswich Mdn on February 12 over 6 ¾f, 0.6 len behind Chevallum carrying 122lbs at $5. Major player. 1st Pick 4 Ceretti Jockey: Ben Thompson Trainer: Tony Gollan J: Ben Thompson T: Tony Gollan	188	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis At the latest run 4th in a small field at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Miss Adrift carrying 122lbs at $2.70. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Ipswich Mdn on February 12 over 6 ¾f, 0.6 len behind Chevallum carrying 122lbs at $5. Major player.
6	Second-up. First-up after six months eased back early on 5th of 9 at Doomben Mdn on March 11 over 5 ½f, slow going 1.5 len behind Sky Dweller with 123lbs at $7.50. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Doomben 3yo F Mdn-Sw on August 27 over 6f, 3 len behind Boomshanka carrying 128lbs at $14. Has drawn wide but a bold showing is expected. 2nd Pick 6 Pearls In June Jockey: Damien Boche Trainer: Brian Smith J: Damien Boche T: Brian Smith	124	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after six months eased back early on 5th of 9 at Doomben Mdn on March 11 over 5 ½f, slow going 1.5 len behind Sky Dweller with 123lbs at $7.50. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Doomben 3yo F Mdn-Sw on August 27 over 6f, 3 len behind Boomshanka carrying 128lbs at $14. Has drawn wide but a bold showing is expected.
5	At the latest run 6th of 9 at Doomben Mdn on March 11 over 5 ½f, slow going 2.5 len behind Sky Dweller with 125lbs at $6.50. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Strike Weapon with 123lbs at $9.50. Has ability and is one of the leading chances. 3rd Pick 5 Mercatello Jockey: Angela Jones Trainer: Tony Gollan J: Angela Jones T: Tony Gollan	140	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis At the latest run 6th of 9 at Doomben Mdn on March 11 over 5 ½f, slow going 2.5 len behind Sky Dweller with 125lbs at $6.50. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Strike Weapon with 123lbs at $9.50. Has ability and is one of the leading chances.

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