AU2 - Albion Park - Race 8

Harness

10 Runners

8.2f

Unknown

Synthetic

4.1K

VIEW

Verdict

MY ROCKY ROMANCE (5) put the writing on the wall when he came from the back row and finished second last start, beaten 5.4 metres at this circuit and distance. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. XPRESS PARTY (2) resumes from a spell of four-and-a-half months after showing some good form last campaign. Hasn't missed a place when fresh and should enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Likely to run a big race to kick off this campaign. LANAI (4) had no clear run at a vital stage last time so forgive that and assess off the second here prior. OUR INDIFFERENCE (7) draws wide but could measure up in this line-up.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing sixth behind Mullum Hank at this track over 1 m in a NR up to 75 on October 31 at $12. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind Kyloan Queen at this track over 1 m in a NR up to 65 on November 6 at $4.60. Read to win. 1st Pick 5 My Rocky Romance Jockey: Tom Callaghan Trainer: Chantal Turpin J: Tom Callaghan T: Chantal Turpin	77	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing sixth behind Mullum Hank at this track over 1 m in a NR up to 75 on October 31 at $12. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind Kyloan Queen at this track over 1 m in a NR up to 65 on November 6 at $4.60. Read to win.
2	First up. At the last run he 12th (Sr4) over 1 5/16m at this track, beaten 21 m by Seathestars (2:32.10) in 3yo No NR on July 5 at $101. Has won when fresh before and could be tough to beat. 2nd Pick 2 Xpress Party Jockey: Nathan Dawson Trainer: Michael Brennan J: Nathan Dawson T: Michael Brennan	75	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis First up. At the last run he 12th (Sr4) over 1 5/16m at this track, beaten 21 m by Seathestars (2:32.10) in 3yo No NR on July 5 at $101. Has won when fresh before and could be tough to beat.
4	Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1 m at this track, beaten 9 m by Kyloan Queen (1:56.80) in NR up to 65 on November 6 at $14. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Sr3) over 1 m at this track, beaten 2 m by Chezz Dale (1:57.50) in NR up to 75 on October 2 at $6. Contender. 3rd Pick 4 Lanai Jockey: Alanah Richardson Trainer: Ian Gurney J: Alanah Richardson T: Ian Gurney	74	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1 m at this track, beaten 9 m by Kyloan Queen (1:56.80) in NR up to 65 on November 6 at $14. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Sr3) over 1 m at this track, beaten 2 m by Chezz Dale (1:57.50) in NR up to 75 on October 2 at $6. Contender.

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