AU - Geraldton - Race 6

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

IN SITU (2) is the one to beat after returning with a well-supported win at this track, beating Giles by just over half a length and taking his record at this venue to four wins from five starts. His overall profile is sharper than most, with four wins from seven starts and Natasha Faithfull unbeaten on him in two rides. CATCH CARTER (3) has to rebound from a heavy-track eighth at Northam, but his prior CL3 third at Pinjarra Scarpside was sound. Gets a nice drop in class off a freshen today and he should get every chance. Can bounce back to form. SIMPLY ROSSO (1) brings the proven higher-grade form, having run third in a BM70+ at this track and fourth in BM68+ company at Carnarvon after racing wide. LUCKEE FLORAN (7) resumes from six months away with a comfortable trial win behind him and enough 6f substance to be a place threat if ready. ARCHENEMY (5) was solid on resumption and can keep the ball rolling.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Returned in fine style at this track, scoring as the well-supported favourite and beating Giles by just over half a length after being briefly near heels mid-race. His record at this venue is outstanding, with four wins from five starts, and he has won four of seven overall. Can continue on his winning ways. 1st Pick 2 In Situ Jockey: Natasha Faithfull Trainer: Bonnie Stokes J: Natasha Faithfull T: Bonnie Stokes	193	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Returned in fine style at this track, scoring as the well-supported favourite and beating Giles by just over half a length after being briefly near heels mid-race. His record at this venue is outstanding, with four wins from five starts, and he has won four of seven overall. Can continue on his winning ways.
3	Returns from a two-month freshening after fading to eighth in a 3yo+ Class 3 at Northam on heavy ground, where he led and was claimed soon after straightening. His previous third in a 3yo+ Class 3 at Pinjarra Scarpside was much better, beaten a length and a half. Can improve in a more suitable scenario today. 2nd Pick 3 Catch Carter Jockey: Laqdar Ramoly Trainer: Meryl Hayley J: Laqdar Ramoly T: Meryl Hayley	102	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Returns from a two-month freshening after fading to eighth in a 3yo+ Class 3 at Northam on heavy ground, where he led and was claimed soon after straightening. His previous third in a 3yo+ Class 3 at Pinjarra Scarpside was much better, beaten a length and a half. Can improve in a more suitable scenario today.
1	Went close in a 3yo+ Benchmark 70+ at this track last start, finishing third to Oracle Son and beaten just under a length after settling behind the leaders. He had also run fourth in 3yo+ Benchmark 68+ company at Carnarvon when wide throughout. Maps for a lovely run in transit and he can feature in the finish once again. 3rd Pick 1 Simply Rosso Jockey: Tara Atherden Trainer: Allan Hughes J: Tara Atherden T: Allan Hughes	133	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Went close in a 3yo+ Benchmark 70+ at this track last start, finishing third to Oracle Son and beaten just under a length after settling behind the leaders. He had also run fourth in 3yo+ Benchmark 68+ company at Carnarvon when wide throughout. Maps for a lovely run in transit and he can feature in the finish once again.

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