AU1 - Charlton - Race 4

Harness

13 Runners

10.4f

Unknown

Synthetic

2.7K

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Verdict

POPPY POPSTAR (2) led last start and saluted in a far better performance at Maryborough over 1 5/16m, getting home by 6 metres. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Meets a similar line up so she is capable of taking this out. DONA AMALIA (9) has been in the placings two times from as many appearances this prep. Went back last start then made a long incisive run to finish just 4 metres from the winner in second at Bendigo over 1 m. Tackles a similar assignment and she can grab that well-deserved win. CHAMPAGNES (3) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 3 metres at Gunbower over 1 ¼m. OFF YOUR FACESKI (13) missed the placings two runs back then did a great job to finish 7 metres back in second despite breaking in the run over 1 m at Maryborough four weeks ago. Not drawn to best so may need a 10/10 drive. Only needs to get things right to be in the money again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Last start won by 6 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Maryborough (2:46.20) beating Suzys Dream in NR up to 48 on December 15 at $2 at the bell was leading 3.2. Nicely drawn and should go on with it. 1st Pick 2 Poppy Popstar Jockey: James Herbertson Trainer: T M Mcnamara J: James Herbertson T: T M Mcnamara	77	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Last start won by 6 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Maryborough (2:46.20) beating Suzys Dream in NR up to 48 on December 15 at $2 at the bell was leading 3.2. Nicely drawn and should go on with it.
9	Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Kyvalley Jetstream at this track over 1 5/16m in a NR up to 45 on December 8 at $9.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Montana Chevelle at Bendigo over 1 m in a NR up to 45 on December 17 at $2.90. Expected to be in the finish again. 2nd Pick 9 Dona Amalia Jockey: Jack Laugher Trainer: John Tormey J: Jack Laugher T: John Tormey	75	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Kyvalley Jetstream at this track over 1 5/16m in a NR up to 45 on December 8 at $9.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Montana Chevelle at Bendigo over 1 m in a NR up to 45 on December 17 at $2.90. Expected to be in the finish again.
3	Last start won by 3 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Gunbower (2:33.70) beating Castles In The Sky in NR up to 49 on December 14 at $2.80. Sure to play a major role. 3rd Pick 3 Champagnes Jockey: James Herbertson Trainer: N Youngson J: James Herbertson T: N Youngson	75	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Last start won by 3 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Gunbower (2:33.70) beating Castles In The Sky in NR up to 49 on December 14 at $2.80. Sure to play a major role.

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