AU - Grafton - Race 2

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

SARMAT (1) resumes from a lengthy break. Carved out good figures on debut when came from near last on the turn for a slashing third over 5 ?f at this track from the outside gate. Ran fifth in a recent trial over 4 ¾f at Grafton. Has a host of gear changes and will be strong late. DARK MODE (2) winkers go on for this at his third race start from the rails draw. Worked hard early from the sticky draw with a tiring eighth over 6 ½f at the Sunshine Coast. Can race a touch closer and play a leading role. QUI ROUGE (10) improving mare who looks set for a good prep after savaging the line for a tidy third over 5f at Tuncurry. Only has to hold that from to go close. PRESTIGE EXOTIC (7) blinkers go on for this after making his debut with a respectable fourth over 5 ?f at this track. Ready for this trip and worth thought.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 3rd of 13 in a Ctry Mdn at this track on February 19 over 5f, 1.2 len behind Referees carrying 129lbs at $71. Resumes after catching the eye on debut, looks set for a sound return. 1st Pick 1 Sarmat Jockey: Stephen Cummins Trainer: Brett Dodson J: Stephen Cummins T: Brett Dodson	92	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 3rd of 13 in a Ctry Mdn at this track on February 19 over 5f, 1.2 len behind Referees carrying 129lbs at $71. Resumes after catching the eye on debut, looks set for a sound return.
2	Raced two times to date. At debut, 3rd of 8 in a Cg&E Mdn-Sw at Gold Coast on August 1 over 6f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Sir Don with 128lbs at $11. Last start led to the turn then faded 8th of 14 in a Mdn at Sunshine Coast on August 16 over 6 ½f, slow going 4.5 len behind Fiery Lass with 132lbs at $4. Strips fitter and should measure up from the good draw. 2nd Pick 2 Dark Mode Jockey: Micheal Hellyer Trainer: Todd Pollard J: Micheal Hellyer T: Todd Pollard	125	-	-	-	53%	10/11
Analysis Raced two times to date. At debut, 3rd of 8 in a Cg&E Mdn-Sw at Gold Coast on August 1 over 6f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Sir Don with 128lbs at $11. Last start led to the turn then faded 8th of 14 in a Mdn at Sunshine Coast on August 16 over 6 ½f, slow going 4.5 len behind Fiery Lass with 132lbs at $4. Strips fitter and should measure up from the good draw.
10	Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 12 in a Super Mdn-Sw at Tuncurry on August 24 over 5f, slow going 1.4 len behind Love You Anyway carrying 126lbs at $9. Previously second-up 7th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Tuncurry on February 21 over 5f, 2.75 len behind Congratulatebanker carrying 122lbs at $2.60. Nice return and finds a winnable race. 3rd Pick 10 Qui Rouge Jockey: Jake Bayliss Trainer: Jake Hull J: Jake Bayliss T: Jake Hull	118	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 12 in a Super Mdn-Sw at Tuncurry on August 24 over 5f, slow going 1.4 len behind Love You Anyway carrying 126lbs at $9. Previously second-up 7th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Tuncurry on February 21 over 5f, 2.75 len behind Congratulatebanker carrying 122lbs at $2.60. Nice return and finds a winnable race.

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