AU - Geraldton - Race 1

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 3

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Verdict

THEHORSEMAN (2) should find this easier after missing the frame in town last start, finishing well back over 7f at Ascot. He has won 3 of his 4 starts on his home track here, and he will be hard to hold out. ON THE MARK (1) is knocking on the door after a string of strong runs on this track, the latest a close second over 5 ½f here 3 weeks ago. He looks ready to strike. DIVINE INANNA (3) was a sound fourth over 5 ½f here last time after a gutsy win by a nose the start before on this track. He reunites with Laqdar Ramoly, who's had four wins aboard, and the pair merits healthy respect. GOLD KEEPER (4) will be rock-hard fit now and comes here off a solid third at this track 12 days ago. The blinkers are back on, so stick with him. PATCHWORK (6) placed two starts back on this course, but was below her best last time when sixth over 6f in a stronger field. She has not won for some time, but as her record suggests, she can never be left out of any top 4 combos on her home track.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	At the latest run second last of 11 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on November 29 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Speed Dream carrying 128lbs at $11. The run before that 7th of 14 at this track Batavia on November 16 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Supersession carrying 123lbs at $3.80. In a suitable race and is capable of taking this out. 1st Pick 2 Thehorseman Jockey: Simone Altieri Trainer: Allan Hughes J: Simone Altieri T: Allan Hughes	196	-	-	-	23%
Analysis At the latest run second last of 11 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on November 29 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Speed Dream carrying 128lbs at $11. The run before that 7th of 14 at this track Batavia on November 16 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Supersession carrying 123lbs at $3.80. In a suitable race and is capable of taking this out.
1	Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track Rtg 70+ on December 6 over 5 ½f, nose behind Onemoretwomany carrying 137lbs at $2. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 14 at this track Batavia on November 16 over 6f, neck behind Supersession carrying 125lbs at $8. Continues to impress and gets his chance to break through. 2nd Pick 1 On The Mark Jockey: Amy Jo Hayes Trainer: Barry Newnham J: Amy Jo Hayes T: Barry Newnham	226	-	-	-	72%
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track Rtg 70+ on December 6 over 5 ½f, nose behind Onemoretwomany carrying 137lbs at $2. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 14 at this track Batavia on November 16 over 6f, neck behind Supersession carrying 125lbs at $8. Continues to impress and gets his chance to break through.
3	Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track Rtg 70+ on December 6 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Onemoretwomany carrying 122lbs at $3.70. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a nose at this track Rtg 68+ November 26 over 7f defeating Gold Keeper with 123lbs at $2.35. Sure to be thereabouts. 3rd Pick 3 Divine Inanna Jockey: Laqdar Ramoly Trainer: Matt Nash J: Laqdar Ramoly T: Matt Nash	100	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track Rtg 70+ on December 6 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Onemoretwomany carrying 122lbs at $3.70. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a nose at this track Rtg 68+ November 26 over 7f defeating Gold Keeper with 123lbs at $2.35. Sure to be thereabouts.

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