AU - Ipswich - Race 4

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

12.4f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

70.7K

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Verdict

Lightly raced mare SCOTTISH PEARL (16) is edging her way to another win. Boxed on evenly through heavy going to finish third last start over 1 ?m at Scone. Beaten less than a length by Thebudgiesmugla when tested at 1 ½m last prep - that is excellent form for a race of this calibre. TRUMP CARD (12) added to his long list of minor placings when runner-up over 1 ?m here three weeks ago. Tried once over today's distance and filled a hole. Very fit and with the light weight looks sure to be in the finish. CHILLAXING (5) bolted in over 1 5/16m here two back then led but knocked up behind The Irish over 1 ?m at Doomben last time. Worth another chance. WEONA REDWOOD (7) backs up eight days after a tough all-the-way win over 1 ½m at Beaudesert. Up in grade but will stay all day. PULVERISER (3) led all the way and won by a space over 1 ?m here recently. Cannot be underestimated.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
16	Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Scone Bm74 on May 31 over 1m, on rain affected going, 4 len behind Spacetime Legend carrying 129lbs at $5. The run before that 4th of 9 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on May 21 over 1 5/16m, on a wet track, 3.5 len behind Michelangelo carrying 131lbs at $15. Keeps progressing and looks ready to win. 1st Pick 16 Scottish Pearl Jockey: Mark Du Plessis Trainer: Annabel & Rob Archibald J: Mark Du Plessis T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	96	-	-	-	5%	20/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Scone Bm74 on May 31 over 1m, on rain affected going, 4 len behind Spacetime Legend carrying 129lbs at $5. The run before that 4th of 9 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on May 21 over 1 5/16m, on a wet track, 3.5 len behind Michelangelo carrying 131lbs at $15. Keeps progressing and looks ready to win.
12	Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track Bm68 on May 30 over 1m, in the wet, 4.5 len behind Pulveriser carrying 128lbs at $3.60. The start before that 3rd of 8 at this track Bm60 on May 21 over 1 ³/16m, on rain affected going, 1.1 len behind Kalkanli with 133lbs at $6. Will prove a tough nut to crack. 2nd Pick 12 Trump Card Jockey: Corey Sutherland Trainer: David Vandyke J: Corey Sutherland T: David Vandyke	90	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track Bm68 on May 30 over 1m, in the wet, 4.5 len behind Pulveriser carrying 128lbs at $3.60. The start before that 3rd of 8 at this track Bm60 on May 21 over 1 ³/16m, on rain affected going, 1.1 len behind Kalkanli with 133lbs at $6. Will prove a tough nut to crack.
5	At the latest run did the work up front then tired 5th of 11 at Doomben Bm78 on May 27 over 1m, slow going 3 len behind The Irish carrying 122lbs at $3. Before that favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 4.5 len at this track Bm68 May 4 over 1 5/16m on a soft track defeating Heavenly Love with 129lbs at $3.30. On-pacer who will be prominent for a long way. 3rd Pick 5 Chillaxing Jockey: Daniel Moor Trainer: Tony Gollan J: Daniel Moor T: Tony Gollan	123	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis At the latest run did the work up front then tired 5th of 11 at Doomben Bm78 on May 27 over 1m, slow going 3 len behind The Irish carrying 122lbs at $3. Before that favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 4.5 len at this track Bm68 May 4 over 1 5/16m on a soft track defeating Heavenly Love with 129lbs at $3.30. On-pacer who will be prominent for a long way.

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