AU - Geraldton - Race 4

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 3

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Verdict

LATORIO (10) tries hard in her races and is still chasing her first win after 11 starts. She was runner-up here two runs back before finishing sixth over 1m last time out, 3 weeks ago over a mile. She is well placed in this field, and with the drop to a sprint trip this time, she could break through. SUMMER MOOD (9) was on the pace throughout and stuck on well for third over 5 ?f here last start, making it three straight minor placings. She faces a similar field, and should be about the money again. CALEB (4) ran a close second here last start over 5 ?f, beaten by just a head, and he will be peaking third up from a spell. He cops a tough gate, but can go one better. ALLA PING (12) made a promising debut, finishing not far away in fourth over 5 ?f at this track, and looks like the pacemaker again in this field. Stick with her. WRITTEN WORDS (5) resumes from a spell after a winning trial at Belmont by 4 lengths. He has drawn wide, but with Patrick Carbery riding, he can win this.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
10	At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track Mdn on December 6 over 1m, 1.4 len behind Truly Supreme with 123lbs at $1.55. The race before that made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 14 at this track Mdn on November 26 over 7f, nose behind God's Grin with 123lbs at $7. Hard to beat on her best form. 1st Pick 10 Latorio Jockey: Laqdar Ramoly Trainer: Matt Nash J: Laqdar Ramoly T: Matt Nash	167	-	-	-	13%
Analysis At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track Mdn on December 6 over 1m, 1.4 len behind Truly Supreme with 123lbs at $1.55. The race before that made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 14 at this track Mdn on November 26 over 7f, nose behind God's Grin with 123lbs at $7. Hard to beat on her best form.
9	Racing well recently. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track Mdn on December 15 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Kinky Boots with 123lbs at $4.20. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn on December 6 over 6f, 1.4 len behind Lotsamerit carrying 123lbs at $4.40. Deserves a win and gets her chance. 2nd Pick 9 Summer Mood Jockey: Kyra Yuill Trainer: Malcolm Mackenzie J: Kyra Yuill T: Malcolm Mackenzie	92	-	-	-	5%
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track Mdn on December 15 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Kinky Boots with 123lbs at $4.20. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn on December 6 over 6f, 1.4 len behind Lotsamerit carrying 123lbs at $4.40. Deserves a win and gets her chance.
4	Third-up today. Resuming ran on from midfield, 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn on December 6 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Lotsamerit with 125lbs at $4.80. Second run from a spell 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn on December 15 over 5f, head behind Kinky Boots with 125lbs at $2.10. Big chance. 3rd Pick 4 Caleb Jockey: Troy Turner Trainer: Gordon Spowart J: Troy Turner T: Gordon Spowart	142	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming ran on from midfield, 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn on December 6 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Lotsamerit with 125lbs at $4.80. Second run from a spell 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn on December 15 over 5f, head behind Kinky Boots with 125lbs at $2.10. Big chance.

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