AU - Ipswich - Race 1

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

8.3f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

25.7K

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Verdict

The maidens kick us off. CONVO (3) put in a career-best performance last time out when runner-up at Doomben and drops back slightly in trip here. Strikes a very winnable contest and should be hitting the line with gusto. SIBEILA (6) wasn't too far away when up on speed at the latest effort and should be able to get her own way in front in this small field. Expect a far better outing. LADY MATILDA (4) just missed the placings when resuming and will have come on with that run now under the belt. Top-three conveyance in this line-up. GRAPE EXPECTATIONS (1) has placed over this track and trip and is drawn to get all the favours from the inside alley. In the mix. SAVEA (2) rounds out the selections with the 4lbs claim.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Vermilion Kirin with 125lbs at $12. The race before that 5th of 10 at Eagle Farm Mdn on March 26 over 1m, slow going 7 len behind Chillaxing carrying 123lbs at $14. Key runner. 1st Pick 3 Convo Jockey: Kyle Wilson-Taylor Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Kyle Wilson-Taylor T: Ciaron Maher	142	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Vermilion Kirin with 125lbs at $12. The race before that 5th of 10 at Eagle Farm Mdn on March 26 over 1m, slow going 7 len behind Chillaxing carrying 123lbs at $14. Key runner.
6	At the latest run faded in the straight 9th of 12 at Doomben Mdn on April 23 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Sunny Disposition carrying 126lbs at $26. Before that 8th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1 m, slow going 7 len behind Deep Dawn carrying 125lbs at $6.50. Finds a nice race this time and is right in contention. 2nd Pick 6 Sibeila Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Lawrie Mayfield-Smith J: Non Runner T: Lawrie Mayfield-Smith	186	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis At the latest run faded in the straight 9th of 12 at Doomben Mdn on April 23 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Sunny Disposition carrying 126lbs at $26. Before that 8th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1 m, slow going 7 len behind Deep Dawn carrying 125lbs at $6.50. Finds a nice race this time and is right in contention.
4	Second run back. First-up after six months ran on from midfield, 4th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Techna with 125lbs at $41. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on September 18 over 1 ¼m, 15 len behind Casanova Man carrying 125lbs at $26. Can do much better this time with the run under her belt. 3rd Pick 4 Lady Matilda Jockey: Georgina Cartwright Trainer: I A Livingstone J: Georgina Cartwright T: I A Livingstone	139	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after six months ran on from midfield, 4th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Techna with 125lbs at $41. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on September 18 over 1 ¼m, 15 len behind Casanova Man carrying 125lbs at $26. Can do much better this time with the run under her belt.

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