AU2 - Albion Park - Race 1

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7 Runners

8.2f

Unknown

Synthetic

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Verdict

SQUAMISH (5) did a good job to finish in the minor placings two runs back then got the standing start wrong last time. Better off behind the mobile so can bounce back. DAIMYO (4) was runner-up from this barrier two back then scored by 3 metres last time, taking his record at this circuit and distance to three from five. Big chance again. LEAF STRIDE (6) switches to the Shawn Grimsey yard from NSW where he was last seen finishing fourth at Group Three level at Menangle. Draws wide but his best form measures up. LAYDOWNLUNA (3) worked and faded last time but had put together a string of wins or placings prior so is worth another chance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Last start was well beaten into seventh behind Whirlwind Wilbur at this track over 1 5/16m on September 22 at $1.90. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1 5/16m at this track was 3rd-3.96 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Northern Heights (2:36.50) in 4yo+ on September 11 at $3.70. Best form should see him go close. 1st Pick 5 Squamish Jockey: Grant Dixon Trainer: Grant Dixon J: Grant Dixon T: Grant Dixon	77	-	-	-	36%	9/5
Analysis Last start was well beaten into seventh behind Whirlwind Wilbur at this track over 1 5/16m on September 22 at $1.90. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1 5/16m at this track was 3rd-3.96 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Northern Heights (2:36.50) in 4yo+ on September 11 at $3.70. Best form should see him go close.
4	Last start won by 3 m when driven back in the field, when quickly away, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (2:01.10) beating Instant Delight in 4yo+ on September 18 at $3.20 at the bell was leading 3.97. Leading contender. 2nd Pick 4 Daimyo Jockey: Brendan Barnes Trainer: Melissa Gillies J: Brendan Barnes T: Melissa Gillies	75	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Last start won by 3 m when driven back in the field, when quickly away, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (2:01.10) beating Instant Delight in 4yo+ on September 18 at $3.20 at the bell was leading 3.97. Leading contender.
6	Last start 4th (FT) over 1 7/16m at Menangle, beaten 20 m by Gandhi Mail (2:51.70) in G3 on September 26 at $51. Before that, 8th (¼f) over 1 7/16m after being wide early at Menangle was 2nd-3.55 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Chief Runningcloud (2:54.70) on September 15 at $4.33. Switches from NSW and would measure right up with his best. 3rd Pick 6 Leaf Stride Jockey: Nathan Dawson Trainer: Shawn Grimsey J: Nathan Dawson T: Shawn Grimsey	75	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Last start 4th (FT) over 1 7/16m at Menangle, beaten 20 m by Gandhi Mail (2:51.70) in G3 on September 26 at $51. Before that, 8th (¼f) over 1 7/16m after being wide early at Menangle was 2nd-3.55 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Chief Runningcloud (2:54.70) on September 15 at $4.33. Switches from NSW and would measure right up with his best.

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