AU - Ipswich - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Class 1

Turf

SOFT 5

19.7K

VIEW

Verdict

BETTER SWEET (4) returns after a 16-week spell. Good fresh performer who looked forward in condition when taking out a recent trial. Comes to hand quickly and is a winner here at the trip. Looks the testing material with the help of the inside gate. LADY MILAN (7) ended a string of three minor placings with an effortless maiden win here at this trip last time out, leading from the outset. Sure to take a lot from that success and can go right on with it now. Lightly raced four-year-old SORT CHA MESS (3) has been in the money at all three runs this prep, the latest in a Class 1 over 5f at the Sunshine Coast. Proven at this sharp journey and should be about the mark again. BOTTLES OF SHELLS (5) opened her account last start with a narrow victory over 4 ¼f at Gatton. Progressing well and from a favourable draw should give a good account again. BETTERINDANUDE (1) ran a better race last time out at Gatton. Ready to peak at the third run back.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at this track Cl1-Sw April 16 over 6f, 1.2 len behind Braveheart carrying 122lbs at $11. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4.5 len win. This track Mdn-Sw January 10 over 4f defeating Kvas with 117lbs at $2.10. At her best when fresh so from gate one a bright return looks assured. 1st Pick 4 Better Sweet Jockey: Brandon Lerena Trainer: Michael Nolan J: Brandon Lerena T: Michael Nolan	156	-	-	-	50%	1/1
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at this track Cl1-Sw April 16 over 6f, 1.2 len behind Braveheart carrying 122lbs at $11. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4.5 len win. This track Mdn-Sw January 10 over 4f defeating Kvas with 117lbs at $2.10. At her best when fresh so from gate one a bright return looks assured.
7	Racing well recently. Last start favourite, won by 4.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw July 16 over 4f defeating Kvas with 120lbs at $1.12. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Gold Coast Mdn on June 27 over 5f, slow going 1.75 len behind Thrash A Bully with 123lbs at $1.90. Blinkers on last start did the trick - top chance again. 2nd Pick 7 Lady Milan Jockey: Leah Martyn Trainer: Tony Gollan J: Leah Martyn T: Tony Gollan	172	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start favourite, won by 4.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw July 16 over 4f defeating Kvas with 120lbs at $1.12. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Gold Coast Mdn on June 27 over 5f, slow going 1.75 len behind Thrash A Bully with 123lbs at $1.90. Blinkers on last start did the trick - top chance again.
3	At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Cl1 on July 26 over 5f, 2 len behind Rhetoric carrying 128lbs at $8. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on July 11 over 5f, long-neck behind Thrash A Bully with 125lbs at $3.20. Deserves a win and gets his chance. 3rd Pick 3 Sort Cha Mess Jockey: Chloe Lowe Trainer: Pat Webster J: Chloe Lowe T: Pat Webster	187	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Cl1 on July 26 over 5f, 2 len behind Rhetoric carrying 128lbs at $8. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on July 11 over 5f, long-neck behind Thrash A Bully with 125lbs at $3.20. Deserves a win and gets his chance.

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