AU - Geraldton - Race 7

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

16.7K

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Verdict

CANTILEVER (3) gets the nod after a sound second-up platform, having led and held third at this venue when beaten just over a length in a small field. He is proven at this track and distance, has strong recent-season figures and gets a winning rider back. Fitter for that run and he can improve. PULL THE TRIGGER (8) is harder to trust off two heavy defeats, but his two wins from five starts at this track and distance keep him in the winning conversation. Draws much better this time around and the form out of his last start has been solid. Can play a leading role. BLOOD SAINT (5) was only beaten a neck first-up at this venue and drops sharply in weight, with a small but genuine track-and-trip record. FORBIDDEN APPLE (7) has been closing off honestly and her two wins from six at this track and distance give her a realistic way into the race if she sustains that finish. SHOOT TO FAME (9) has trialled well since a disappointing effort last start and can bounce back.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Placed first-up at this venue, leading and holding third when beaten just over a length in a small field, and that gives him a strong base second-up. His record at this track and distance is reliable, with two wins and four placings from eleven, while Laqdar Ramoly is back aboard after winning on him previously. Just felt the pinch late on resumption and makes plenty of appeal with that run under his belt. 1st Pick 3 Cantilever Jockey: Laqdar Ramoly Trainer: Julia Martin J: Laqdar Ramoly T: Julia Martin	186	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Placed first-up at this venue, leading and holding third when beaten just over a length in a small field, and that gives him a strong base second-up. His record at this track and distance is reliable, with two wins and four placings from eleven, while Laqdar Ramoly is back aboard after winning on him previously. Just felt the pinch late on resumption and makes plenty of appeal with that run under his belt.
8	Has the track-and-distance credentials to improve sharply, with two wins from five starts at this venue and trip. His latest run was poor, finishing last and well beaten in a 2yo+ Benchmark 56+ at Mingenew after being slow away, and the Carnarvon run prior was no better. Ticks a few boxes and an improved run is on the cards. 2nd Pick 8 Pull The Trigger Jockey: Madi Derrick Trainer: Peter Moses J: Madi Derrick T: Peter Moses	79	-	-	-	2%	80/1
Analysis Has the track-and-distance credentials to improve sharply, with two wins from five starts at this venue and trip. His latest run was poor, finishing last and well beaten in a 2yo+ Benchmark 56+ at Mingenew after being slow away, and the Carnarvon run prior was no better. Ticks a few boxes and an improved run is on the cards.
5	Returned with a narrow second in a 3yo+ Class 1 at this venue, beaten a neck by Encosta De Money after being near the top of an open market. He drops 10lbs from that run and has won once with another placing from three starts at this track and distance. Finished off nicely on resumption and can go one better without surprising. 3rd Pick 5 Blood Saint Jockey: Natasha Faithfull Trainer: Malcolm Mackenzie J: Natasha Faithfull T: Malcolm Mackenzie	105	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Returned with a narrow second in a 3yo+ Class 1 at this venue, beaten a neck by Encosta De Money after being near the top of an open market. He drops 10lbs from that run and has won once with another placing from three starts at this track and distance. Finished off nicely on resumption and can go one better without surprising.

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