AU - Geraldton - Race 1

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

16.7K

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Verdict

DIVINE INANNA (5) returns from Belmont where she finished seventh in a NMW1Y, having previously raced in a 1 Metro Win. This is a more suitable assignment, offering helpful weight relief, and her two wins from three starts at this track and distance highlight her suitability. ORACLE SON (4) poses a major threat after defeating several rivals first-up here, scoring by a neck against Snippy Sean despite being an outsider. Rates highly on the back of that effort and there's no reason why he can't go on with the job. ONEMORETWOMANY (2) finished just behind Oracle Son last start while racing wide and has the 6f record to remain a contender if he replicates that performance. SPARKLE CORNER (6) returns from a long break with a solid trial second and showed promise at this venue last campaign, making him a fresh contender who could add value if fit enough. PRINCE RAGNAR (1) can give a bold sight from the front.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing seventh in a 3yo+ NMW1Y at Belmont Park, beaten five and a half lengths on soft ground in mid-week company. That followed a tenth in a 2yo+ 1 Metro Win, so she has been contesting stronger races than this. Right back in grade now and boasts a strong track and trip record. 1st Pick 5 Divine Inanna Jockey: Laqdar Ramoly Trainer: Meryl Hayley J: Laqdar Ramoly T: Meryl Hayley	163	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing seventh in a 3yo+ NMW1Y at Belmont Park, beaten five and a half lengths on soft ground in mid-week company. That followed a tenth in a 2yo+ 1 Metro Win, so she has been contesting stronger races than this. Right back in grade now and boasts a strong track and trip record.
4	Returned in winning form at this track, travelling well into the race and fighting on to beat Snippy Sean by a long neck as an outside chance in the betting. That gives him the best recent result over several rivals. His previous York run in a 2yo+ Benchmark 52+ was plain on paper, though he raced wide and keenly. Too good fresh and with that run under his belt, he can keep the ball rolling. 2nd Pick 4 Oracle Son Jockey: Jason Lyon Trainer: Mark Bairstow J: Jason Lyon T: Mark Bairstow	132	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Returned in winning form at this track, travelling well into the race and fighting on to beat Snippy Sean by a long neck as an outside chance in the betting. That gives him the best recent result over several rivals. His previous York run in a 2yo+ Benchmark 52+ was plain on paper, though he raced wide and keenly. Too good fresh and with that run under his belt, he can keep the ball rolling.
2	Resumed with a solid third at this track, beaten just under a length by Oracle Son after racing wide throughout, so the margin has genuine merit. He had been safely held in a 2yo+ Benchmark 70+ at this venue the run prior after beginning slowly and being reported lame. Just missed last time out and can turn the tables this time. 3rd Pick 2 Onemoretwomany Jockey: Tara Atherden Trainer: Allan Hughes J: Tara Atherden T: Allan Hughes	174	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Resumed with a solid third at this track, beaten just under a length by Oracle Son after racing wide throughout, so the margin has genuine merit. He had been safely held in a 2yo+ Benchmark 70+ at this venue the run prior after beginning slowly and being reported lame. Just missed last time out and can turn the tables this time.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Paddock

The area where horses gather before the race to be saddled and paraded for the public.

Pari-Mutuel

A pool style wagering system, where all money input through betting is divided among those with winning tickets (save for various deductions by the track operators).

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.