AU2 - Albion Park - Race 5

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10 Runners

8.2f

Unknown

Synthetic

5.3K

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Verdict

THE HARRIS HAWK (10) has the hoof on the till after finishing runner-up in his last two appearances at this circuit and distance. Down in grade so if things go his way from a tricky draw he could break through. VODKA EN ICE (5) hasn't done a bad job to come from wider barriers for fourth in the last two outings and has been kept up to the mark with a trial placing since. THE REAL ROCKETMAN (2) was a beaten favourite when midfield here last time but should have no excuses from this advantageous draw. BLUE BLOODZ (8) is a player again after placing from this barrier last time. ROCKNROLL DA GAMA (3) has been coming from wider barriers of late so can be competitive from this more favourable draw.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Littlelioneljames at this track over 1 m in a 3yo+ NR 42 to 48 on January 9 at $12. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Merry Jewel at this track over 1 m in a 3yo+ NR 40 to 45 on January 16 at $15. Close to a win. 1st Pick 10 The Harris Hawk Jockey: Brendan Barnes Trainer: M J Nutley J: Brendan Barnes T: M J Nutley	70	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Littlelioneljames at this track over 1 m in a 3yo+ NR 42 to 48 on January 9 at $12. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Merry Jewel at this track over 1 m in a 3yo+ NR 40 to 45 on January 16 at $15. Close to a win.
5	Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1 5/16m after showing early pace at this track beaten 13 m by Aunty Frances (2:36.60) in 3yo+ NR up to 41 on January 9 at $5. Before that, 4th (Fr6) over 1 ¹/16m after being wide early at Redcliffe, beaten 3 m by Gracenava (2:13.10) in NR up to 40 on December 31 at $2.50. Strong claims. 2nd Pick 5 Vodka En Ice Jockey: Leonard Cain Trainer: Vic Frost J: Leonard Cain T: Vic Frost	75	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1 5/16m after showing early pace at this track beaten 13 m by Aunty Frances (2:36.60) in 3yo+ NR up to 41 on January 9 at $5. Before that, 4th (Fr6) over 1 ¹/16m after being wide early at Redcliffe, beaten 3 m by Gracenava (2:13.10) in NR up to 40 on December 31 at $2.50. Strong claims.
2	Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1 m at this track beaten 12 m by Diego Delgado (2:00.20) in 3yo+ NR up to 42 on January 13 at $3.60. The run before was driven from back in the field when 11th (Fr6) over 1 5/16m after being wide early at this track, beaten 25 m by Luvn Osman (2:35.00) in NR up to 43 on December 9 at $31. Draws for a better showing. 3rd Pick 2 The Real Rocketman Jockey: Tom Callaghan Trainer: Ron Sallis J: Tom Callaghan T: Ron Sallis	77	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1 m at this track beaten 12 m by Diego Delgado (2:00.20) in 3yo+ NR up to 42 on January 13 at $3.60. The run before was driven from back in the field when 11th (Fr6) over 1 5/16m after being wide early at this track, beaten 25 m by Luvn Osman (2:35.00) in NR up to 43 on December 9 at $31. Draws for a better showing.

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A race where a handicapper has assigned weights to be carried by all runners on the basis of their past racing efforts.

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