AU - Hobart - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

9.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

17.7K

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Verdict

Tough. TIDEFORD (5) was in the firing line all the way and fought on beaten 1.3L over 1 ¼m at Launceston, making it two minor placings in a row. Always puts in and may again control the race. Deserves another chance. RESERVOIR DOG (11) turned in a nice effort in the same contest last time, finishing just 0.8 lengths from the winner, and is sure to improve off that. The former Victorian has to manage a wide gate today, but keeps Byrne Burke and that helps offset. IFFYCOULD (1) came back in trip and grade over 1 5/16m at Launceston, beaten less than 2L in a 68. Has a low barrier and 4lbs claim and is in the mix. MOORLANDS MISS (6) finished just ahead of the above in the same contest, and despite the awkward gate, is also capable of making the finish. GODDESS OF ROCK (10) steps up to a middle distance for the first time and keep onside.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Form hard to fault. Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 at Launceston Bm68 on March 27 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 1.3 len behind Night Invader with 121lbs at $3.50. Before that led but faded 2nd of 9 at Launceston Bm68 on March 20 over 1 5/16m, 1.3 len behind Spring Bean with 121lbs at $7.50. Deserves sanother chance. 1st Pick 5 Tideford Jockey: Mehmet Ulucinar Trainer: Leon Laskey J: Mehmet Ulucinar T: Leon Laskey	94	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 at Launceston Bm68 on March 27 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 1.3 len behind Night Invader with 121lbs at $3.50. Before that led but faded 2nd of 9 at Launceston Bm68 on March 20 over 1 5/16m, 1.3 len behind Spring Bean with 121lbs at $7.50. Deserves sanother chance.
11	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Bm60 on March 9 over 1 m, 1.75 len behind Scarletti carrying 125lbs at $5. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield, 2nd of 7 at Launceston Bm68 on March 27 over 1 ¼m, slow going 0.8 len behind Night Invader carrying 119lbs at $9.50. Racing well. Big chance with a repeat of the latest effort. 2nd Pick 11 Reservoir Dog Jockey: Erica Byrne Burke Trainer: Jessie Bazan J: Erica Byrne Burke T: Jessie Bazan	115	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Bm60 on March 9 over 1 m, 1.75 len behind Scarletti carrying 125lbs at $5. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield, 2nd of 7 at Launceston Bm68 on March 27 over 1 ¼m, slow going 0.8 len behind Night Invader carrying 119lbs at $9.50. Racing well. Big chance with a repeat of the latest effort.
1	Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Launceston Bm68 on March 20 over 1 5/16m, 2 len behind Spring Bean with 126lbs at $5. The start before that 4th of 10 at Launceston Tas St Leger on March 13 over 1 ½m, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Vino Novello with 119lbs at $20. Rates well and can run an improved race. 3rd Pick 1 Iffycould Jockey: Christopher Pang Trainer: John Keys J: Christopher Pang T: John Keys	104	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Launceston Bm68 on March 20 over 1 5/16m, 2 len behind Spring Bean with 126lbs at $5. The start before that 4th of 10 at Launceston Tas St Leger on March 13 over 1 ½m, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Vino Novello with 119lbs at $20. Rates well and can run an improved race.

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