AU2 - Albion Park - Race 1

Harness

5 Runners

8.2f

Unknown

Synthetic

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Verdict

SKIP TO ME LOU (5) made a nice Queensland debut at his latest appearance a week ago, coming from this barrier and finishing a head away in second at this circuit and distance. Should strip fitter. Big chance. BLACKJACK SAM (1) was from disgraced off a wide starting position in a stronger race last time. Freshened since but this suits and he is likely to get the favours from this draw. BLACKJACK (4) is a newcomer from NZ where he was last seen when runner-up at Cambridge three weeks ago. Can measure up. OH HERESHE COMES (3) showed pleasing improvement last time out when third here. Can feature.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Having his second run back from a spell. Game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1 m at this track was 2nd-3.9 at the bell, beaten a head by Atula (1:59.10) on September 25 at $2.15. Great chance to show his best. 1st Pick 5 Skip To Me Lou Jockey: Nathan Dawson Trainer: Shawn Grimsey J: Nathan Dawson T: Shawn Grimsey	77	-	-	-	45%	5/4
Analysis Having his second run back from a spell. Game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1 m at this track was 2nd-3.9 at the bell, beaten a head by Atula (1:59.10) on September 25 at $2.15. Great chance to show his best.
1	Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1 m at this track beaten 6 m by Lots Of Heart (1:59.60) in 2yo on August 25 at $10. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 1 m at this track beaten 23 m by Charmed Conquest (1:59.50) in 2yo on August 11 at $14. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run. 2nd Pick 1 Blackjack Sam Jockey: Grant Dixon Trainer: Grant Dixon J: Grant Dixon T: Grant Dixon	76	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1 m at this track beaten 6 m by Lots Of Heart (1:59.60) in 2yo on August 25 at $10. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 1 m at this track beaten 23 m by Charmed Conquest (1:59.50) in 2yo on August 11 at $14. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.
4	Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Midfrew Lucre at Alexandra Park over 1m in a 4yo+ on August 28 at $2.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Sea The Cash at Cambridge Raceway over 1 ¹/16m in a 3yo+ on September 10 at $6.10. Genuine threat. 3rd Pick 4 Blackjack Jockey: Graham Dwyer Trainer: Graham Dwyer J: Graham Dwyer T: Graham Dwyer	75	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Midfrew Lucre at Alexandra Park over 1m in a 4yo+ on August 28 at $2.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Sea The Cash at Cambridge Raceway over 1 ¹/16m in a 3yo+ on September 10 at $6.10. Genuine threat.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Synthetic Surface

A racing surface comprised of silica sand and fibers, such as recycled carpet or spandex. The mixture is then sealed with wax.

Yielding

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

Underlay

A horse that is going off at lower odds than it deserves based on performance.