AU - Geraldton - Race 2

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

IL BELLO BEALS (1) comes back to 7f today after tiring late when up to the mile here last time out. He stuck on well here two back and that form stacks up. He's had plenty of tries, but he's among friends and a forward showing is expected. FLAMING DRAGON (2) led last start and was gunned down late as a 30-1 chance at this track, beating home Il Bello Beals on that occasion. Blinkers go on for the first time today and the draw should see her on the speed again. Will take some catching. DANEA ROCK (9) finished off nicely from midfield here last time out when racing over the mile. Back in trip is some query, but she'll carry no weight after the claim and she has to be respected. PRIZED BENEFIT (10) is better than she showed last time out and can improve coming back to this trip. LONG WAIT (8) is next best on resumption.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track Mdn on February 28 over 1m, 3 len behind Extra Zero with 128lbs at $4.20. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at this track Mdn on February 19 over 7f, 3 len behind Cateran with 128lbs at $10. Right on the cusp and finds a great chance to knock over the maiden. 1st Pick 1 Il Bello Beals Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Ron Cowl (Jnr) J: Holly Nottle T: Ron Cowl (Jnr)	132	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track Mdn on February 28 over 1m, 3 len behind Extra Zero with 128lbs at $4.20. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at this track Mdn on February 19 over 7f, 3 len behind Cateran with 128lbs at $10. Right on the cusp and finds a great chance to knock over the maiden.
2	Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn on February 28 over 1m, 0.5 len behind Extra Zero with 128lbs at $31. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 14 at this track Mdn on February 19 over 7f, 10 len behind Cateran with 128lbs at $31. Can improve again. Blinkers go on now and he can play a leading role. 2nd Pick 2 Flaming Dragon Jockey: Elisha Whittington Trainer: Willie Parker J: Elisha Whittington T: Willie Parker	120	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn on February 28 over 1m, 0.5 len behind Extra Zero with 128lbs at $31. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 14 at this track Mdn on February 19 over 7f, 10 len behind Cateran with 128lbs at $31. Can improve again. Blinkers go on now and he can play a leading role.
9	At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track Mdn on February 28 over 1m, 0.7 len behind Extra Zero with 123lbs at $9. Before that 10th of 12 at Belmont Park Mdn on February 18 over 1 5/16m, 5.5 len behind Pressurised with 123lbs at $26. Right in the mix on recent efforts. 3rd Pick 9 Danea Rock Jockey: Sharni Webster Trainer: Malcolm Mackenzie J: Sharni Webster T: Malcolm Mackenzie	135	-	-	-	23%
Analysis At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track Mdn on February 28 over 1m, 0.7 len behind Extra Zero with 123lbs at $9. Before that 10th of 12 at Belmont Park Mdn on February 18 over 1 5/16m, 5.5 len behind Pressurised with 123lbs at $26. Right in the mix on recent efforts.

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Rabbit

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