AU1 - Ararat - Race 1

Harness

7 Runners

8.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

4.5K

VIEW

Verdict

THE SPORTZ STAR (6) came from the back row to win the last time he raced at this circuit last month and backs up quickly after a second from a similar draw at Ouyen on Sunday. Strong claims. LOMBOK (3) takes a step up in grade but is very hard to knock having made it four wins in a row when working but proving too strong last time at Mildura, taking her strike rate at this distance to 50 per cent. MARTY THE MARTIAN (5) has been far from disgraced when midfield in his last two outings at Melton, the latest from this same barrier. Finds a more suitable assignment and is capable of playing a major role. CITY ROCKSTAR (2) is in the mix after coming from this barrier for second last start at Geelong.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 James Garner Jockey: Michael Bellman Trainer: Denis Mcintyre J: Michael Bellman T: Denis Mcintyre	68	-	-	-	8%	13/1
2	2 City Rockstar Jockey: Chris Alford Trainer: Luke Tabone J: Chris Alford T: Luke Tabone	74	-	-	-	16%	11/2
3	2nd Pick 3 Lombok Jockey: Luke Dunne Trainer: S F Steenhuis J: Luke Dunne T: S F Steenhuis	75	-	-	-	20%	4/1
4	4 Community Art Jockey: Corey Bell Trainer: Corey Bell J: Corey Bell T: Corey Bell	1	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
5	3rd Pick 5 Marty The Martian Jockey: Jack Laugher Trainer: Ashleigh Herbertson J: Jack Laugher T: Ashleigh Herbertson	75	-	-	-	27%	11/4
6	1st Pick 6 The Sportz Star Jockey: Kerryn Manning Trainer: Kerryn Manning J: Kerryn Manning T: Kerryn Manning	77	-	-	-	39%	13/8
7	7 Steel Ruler Jockey: Jackie Barker Trainer: Ashleigh Herbertson J: Jackie Barker T: Ashleigh Herbertson	72	-	-	-	12%	15/2

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Exacta

A bet selecting the first and second horses in a race in the correct order. An exacta box refers to paying a little more to ensure they can finish in either order.

Yielding

A rain-soaked turf condition often producing a slick or heavy course and slower finish times.

Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.