AU - Ipswich - Race 4

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

8.4f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

21.2K

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Verdict

WEEKEND SPIRIT (6) did a big job from the back to place here over 6 ¾f and then stepped up to 1 m at Doomben beaten a neck after positioning forward. Will be near peak and Maloney is a key jockey engagement. Well placed to break his duck. PASS THE PEAK (5) was beaten 2.4L in the same contest enjoying the longer journey. He also presents fourth up and can improve into the finish with average luck. OAKFIELD GALAXY (3) grabbed a distant placing over 1 m on the same day following a 1L defeat at the Sunshine Coast. Maps well and should be around the mark. CLASSIC SHIRAZ (8) presented second-up in that race and was still short of fitness. A better effort is likely.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Doomben 3yo Mdn on February 11 over 1 m, on a slow track, neck behind Battuta with 130lbs at $12. The start before that 4th of 15 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 6 ¾f, 1.4 len behind Russiantothepost with 126lbs at $2.70. The one they have to beat. 1st Pick 6 Weekend Spirit Jockey: Ryan Maloney Trainer: Jack Bruce J: Ryan Maloney T: Jack Bruce	251	-	-	-	50%	1/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Doomben 3yo Mdn on February 11 over 1 m, on a slow track, neck behind Battuta with 130lbs at $12. The start before that 4th of 15 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 6 ¾f, 1.4 len behind Russiantothepost with 126lbs at $2.70. The one they have to beat.
5	At the latest run 4th of 9 at Doomben 3yo Mdn on February 11 over 1 m, slow going 2.5 len behind Battuta with 132lbs at $12. The race before that 5th of 12 at Doomben 3yo Mdn on January 29 over 6 ¾f, 4.5 len behind You Sexy Thing carrying 129lbs at $81. Should be right in it. 2nd Pick 5 Pass The Peak Jockey: Brandon Lerena Trainer: Emma Fouchard J: Brandon Lerena T: Emma Fouchard	128	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis At the latest run 4th of 9 at Doomben 3yo Mdn on February 11 over 1 m, slow going 2.5 len behind Battuta with 132lbs at $12. The race before that 5th of 12 at Doomben 3yo Mdn on January 29 over 6 ¾f, 4.5 len behind You Sexy Thing carrying 129lbs at $81. Should be right in it.
3	Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Doomben 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 11 over 1 m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Abraham with 128lbs at $41. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Sunshine Coast 4yo+ Mdn on February 1 over 1m, 1.0 len behind Parisienne Piper with 129lbs at $71. Place hope. 3rd Pick 3 Oakfield Galaxy Jockey: Jaden Lloyd Trainer: Vishan Venkaya J: Jaden Lloyd T: Vishan Venkaya	95	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Doomben 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 11 over 1 m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Abraham with 128lbs at $41. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Sunshine Coast 4yo+ Mdn on February 1 over 1m, 1.0 len behind Parisienne Piper with 129lbs at $71. Place hope.

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