AU - Grafton - Race 6

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

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Turf

SOFT 5

19.1K

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Verdict

PIEDI VELOCI (13) just over a month between runs from the awkward barrier with a battling ninth over 1m at Taree. Blinkers go on from the low draw and shapes as the main danger. ZOU BIG BOY (1) talented gelding on the ten-day back-up who shouldered the 137lbs with a fighting third over 7f at this track. Is more effective over this trip and the claim will help again. BEEARETEE (8) rewarded for his consistency at start eleven with a tough Maiden victory over 1 ¹/16m here. Tricky map today but hard to ignore winning form. EXPLOSIVE POWER (5) was sound dropping back to the mile at Doomben last start and now finds an easier race. PRESSALONG (6) off two consecutive placings next elect.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	At the latest run 8th of 13 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on March 3 over 1m, slow going 4 len behind Shutter with 127lbs at $26. The race before that 6th of 13 at this track Bm58 on February 19 over 7f, 2.5 len behind Spills with 127lbs at $9. Fitter now and can return to winning form. 1st Pick 9 Alabama Girl Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Shane Everson J: Non Runner T: Shane Everson	100	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis At the latest run 8th of 13 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on March 3 over 1m, slow going 4 len behind Shutter with 127lbs at $26. The race before that 6th of 13 at this track Bm58 on February 19 over 7f, 2.5 len behind Spills with 127lbs at $9. Fitter now and can return to winning form.
6	At the latest run 2nd of 13 at this track Bm58 on February 19 over 7f, 0.7 len behind Spills with 131lbs at $4. The start before that made ground from midfield, 3rd of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on January 25 over 5f, 1.1 len behind Poseidon's Son with 131lbs at $13. Has ability but needs to lift. 2nd Pick 6 Pressalong Jockey: Luke Rolls Trainer: Stephen Lee J: Luke Rolls T: Stephen Lee	125	-	-	-	25%
Analysis At the latest run 2nd of 13 at this track Bm58 on February 19 over 7f, 0.7 len behind Spills with 131lbs at $4. The start before that made ground from midfield, 3rd of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on January 25 over 5f, 1.1 len behind Poseidon's Son with 131lbs at $13. Has ability but needs to lift.
13	Last start got back early 9th of 13 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on March 3 over 1m, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Shutter with 126lbs at $6.50. The race before that 4th of 12 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on January 30 over 1m, slow going 1.1 len behind Never Island with 127lbs at $8.50. Terrific chance to return to form with the blinkers going on. 3rd Pick 13 Piedi Veloci Jockey: Jon Grisedale Trainer: Donna Grisedale J: Jon Grisedale T: Donna Grisedale	78	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Last start got back early 9th of 13 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on March 3 over 1m, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Shutter with 126lbs at $6.50. The race before that 4th of 12 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on January 30 over 1m, slow going 1.1 len behind Never Island with 127lbs at $8.50. Terrific chance to return to form with the blinkers going on.

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