AU - Ipswich - Race 3

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

6.7f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

19.7K

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Verdict

FIRE BOMBER (1) sat just off the speed then closed well to finish second last start over 6f at Doomben. Beaten narrowly over today's trip in town two back. Has raced at Ipswich twice and won them both - perfectly placed today to maintain the 100% record here. A five-week let-up did wonders for MISHANI MOET (4) who bounced back to form with a comfortable win over 6f at the Gold Coast last time out. Should cope with the extra trip and still gets in nicely after the claim. Big chance to go back-to-back. SMASHING NOVA (6) opened this prep with a couple of fine efforts south of the border then tackled a strong race at Eagle Farm two Saturdays ago and wasn't beaten far. Poses a serious threat back in this company. HELLO DOLLY DIVA (7) bolted in first-up in a Toowoomba maiden over 6 ½f. Very effective at or around this trip so another forward showing is expected. The lightly raced LISTEN JANI (8) won her maiden here last start and cannot be ruled out.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Recent form sound. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Doomben 3yo C&G Hcp on July 18 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.7 len behind Point Vega carrying 128lbs at $3.80. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Doomben 3yo Hcp on July 11 over 6 ¾f, head behind Navy Pilot carrying 119lbs at $26. Key chance back at the provincials. 1st Pick 1 Fire Bomber Jockey: Jake Bayliss Trainer: Toby Edmonds J: Jake Bayliss T: Toby Edmonds	193	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Doomben 3yo C&G Hcp on July 18 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.7 len behind Point Vega carrying 128lbs at $3.80. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Doomben 3yo Hcp on July 11 over 6 ¾f, head behind Navy Pilot carrying 119lbs at $26. Key chance back at the provincials.
4	Most recently won by 2 len at Gold Coast 3yo Bm65 July 25 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating Swift Duke with 120lbs at $6.50. Before that 10th of 14 at this track T L Cooney on June 20 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Kohler Kid with 121lbs at $151. Expected to measure up once again. 2nd Pick 4 Mishani Moet Jockey: Olivia Kendal Trainer: Donna Stanbridge J: Olivia Kendal T: Donna Stanbridge	143	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Most recently won by 2 len at Gold Coast 3yo Bm65 July 25 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating Swift Duke with 120lbs at $6.50. Before that 10th of 14 at this track T L Cooney on June 20 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Kohler Kid with 121lbs at $151. Expected to measure up once again.
6	Most recently 5th of 11 at Eagle Farm 3&4yo Hcp on July 25 over 7f, 2.25 len behind Golden Cross with 115lbs at $101. The race before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Taree Bm58 on June 30 over 6 ¼f, on a wet track, 0.9 len behind I'm Super with 131lbs at $8. Well placed in this company and looks sure to be in the finish. 3rd Pick 6 Smashing Nova Jockey: Daniel Moor Trainer: Kris Lees J: Daniel Moor T: Kris Lees	132	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Most recently 5th of 11 at Eagle Farm 3&4yo Hcp on July 25 over 7f, 2.25 len behind Golden Cross with 115lbs at $101. The race before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Taree Bm58 on June 30 over 6 ¼f, on a wet track, 0.9 len behind I'm Super with 131lbs at $8. Well placed in this company and looks sure to be in the finish.

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