AU2 - Launceston - Race 4

Harness

12 Runners

8.3f

Unknown

Synthetic

10.0K

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Verdict

SHIBASAKI (11) has not raced for nine months. Looks forward enough for this return after winning in a recent trial. Not drawn to best so may need a 10/10 drive. Sure to be right there at the finish. ARRIVAL TIME (8) finished fifth last start, beaten 13 metres at Hobart over 1 ¼m. Capable of playing a major role so has to be respected. DIAMONDONTHEROCKS (5) didn't do a bad job when sixth over 1 ¼m at Hobart last time out. Each-way chance. SOHO PINA COLADA (12) is also in contention although the draw makes her job a bit tougher.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Resuming after nine months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into sixth behind Glenview Lanikai at Carrick over 1 5/16m in a 3yo on December 28 at $10. Can measure up. 1st Pick 11 Shibasaki Jockey: Gareth Rattray Trainer: Michael Laugher J: Gareth Rattray T: Michael Laugher	77	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Resuming after nine months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into sixth behind Glenview Lanikai at Carrick over 1 5/16m in a 3yo on December 28 at $10. Can measure up.
8	Has struggled of late. Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1 ¼m after racing wide at Hobart beaten 13 m by Demon Destroyer (2:38.90) in 3yo+ on September 6 at $3.50. The run prior 5th (Fr5) over 1m after showing early speed at Melton beaten 40 m by Fantasy Flight (2:43.70) in 3yo on August 21 at $61. Expected to be in the finish again. 2nd Pick 8 Arrival Time Jockey: Dylan Ford Trainer: Tammy Langley J: Dylan Ford T: Tammy Langley	75	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Has struggled of late. Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1 ¼m after racing wide at Hobart beaten 13 m by Demon Destroyer (2:38.90) in 3yo+ on September 6 at $3.50. The run prior 5th (Fr5) over 1m after showing early speed at Melton beaten 40 m by Fantasy Flight (2:43.70) in 3yo on August 21 at $61. Expected to be in the finish again.
5	Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1 ¼m after showing early speed at Hobart beaten 13 m by Demon Destroyer (2:38.90) in 3yo+ on September 6 at $6. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 1 m at this track beaten 30 m by Quarteira (2:03.20) in 3yo+ on August 23 at $31. Capable of bouncing back. 3rd Pick 5 Diamondontherocks Jockey: Ryan Backhouse Trainer: Tammy Langley J: Ryan Backhouse T: Tammy Langley	74	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1 ¼m after showing early speed at Hobart beaten 13 m by Demon Destroyer (2:38.90) in 3yo+ on September 6 at $6. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 1 m at this track beaten 30 m by Quarteira (2:03.20) in 3yo+ on August 23 at $31. Capable of bouncing back.

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