AU - Geraldton - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

5.5f

Class 2

Turf

GOOD 4

16.7K

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Verdict

SILVER LIVIA (2) is the top pick despite her long absence, having run a strong second at Northam in a CL3, finishing just under a length behind Magali Magic after covering ground. She trialled at Belmont Park last month, has a win and a placing from three career starts, and suits the 5 ½f distance well. ENCOSTA DE MONEY (1) poses a race-fit threat, having led to win a CL1 here by a neck against Blood Saint. Only rises 1lbs off the last start win and things look to work out for him nicely despite coming back in trip. Can bring up the hat-trick. VERSAILLE (3) returns after a solid Geraldton trial and has a good track-and-trip profile, plus her fourth in Carnarvon deserves some credit despite racing wide. WEAPONIZE (9) finished just over three lengths behind Encosta De Money first-up and was hindered when third here before the break, suggesting he could place if he finds a better finish. CLEVER COMBAT (5) won't be far away.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Returns from a lengthy spell with a Belmont Park trial behind her and enough last-campaign quality to take beating. She was last seen running second in a 3yo+ Class 3 at Northam, beaten just under a length by Magali Magic after covering ground and being pipped late. Off a long break, but she showed enough in her debut campaingn to suggests he can fire a shot on resumption. 1st Pick 2 Silver Livia Jockey: Tara Atherden Trainer: Meryl Hayley J: Tara Atherden T: Meryl Hayley	85	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Returns from a lengthy spell with a Belmont Park trial behind her and enough last-campaign quality to take beating. She was last seen running second in a 3yo+ Class 3 at Northam, beaten just under a length by Magali Magic after covering ground and being pipped late. Off a long break, but she showed enough in her debut campaingn to suggests he can fire a shot on resumption.
1	Resumed in winning form at this track, leading throughout in a 3yo+ Class 1 and beating Blood Saint by a neck on good ground. That backed up his maiden win at this venue in April, and his record around 5 ½f reads well with one win and one placing from three tries. Picked up from where he left off the prior campaign and can bring up the hat-trick without surprising. 2nd Pick 1 Encosta De Money Jockey: Sharni Webster Trainer: Kim C Anderson J: Sharni Webster T: Kim C Anderson	218	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Resumed in winning form at this track, leading throughout in a 3yo+ Class 1 and beating Blood Saint by a neck on good ground. That backed up his maiden win at this venue in April, and his record around 5 ½f reads well with one win and one placing from three tries. Picked up from where he left off the prior campaign and can bring up the hat-trick without surprising.
3	Returns from a four-month break after a Carnarvon fourth in a 2yo+ Class 3 where she raced wide throughout and was still kept safe in an open market. She had earlier been fourth at this track in 2yo+ Class 2 grade after leading and tiring late. Can return with a forward showing. 3rd Pick 3 Versaille Jockey: Joseph See Trainer: Ron Cowl (Jnr) J: Joseph See T: Ron Cowl (Jnr)	117	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Returns from a four-month break after a Carnarvon fourth in a 2yo+ Class 3 where she raced wide throughout and was still kept safe in an open market. She had earlier been fourth at this track in 2yo+ Class 2 grade after leading and tiring late. Can return with a forward showing.

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