AU - Northam - Race 4

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

6.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

17.3K

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Verdict

PHOENIX FLAMING (5) comes off a solid performance from the back in a 3YO Open race, beaten 2L. That was Saturday company and he was steadied, so the effort reads well for a maiden of this standard. Ticks plenty of boxes and can land the knockout blow this time around. SPECIAL BLEND (12) is the key debutante, having won an easy Lark Hill trial by 2.49 lengths and she has William Pike aboard for a stable with a solid debut record. Looks to have some ability on what we saw from her latest trial and she can make an immediate impact. UNIMANDO (2) has already placed twice from four starts and was beaten only a neck first-up at Belmont. Can build on that effort and feature with a touch of luck. PHOTOSYNTHESIS (7) resumed with a head defeat at Bunbury in a strong return performance. Wouldn't surprise to see her right in the finish. ARNO RIVER (3) is better than he showed last time out and can be thereabouts.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Produced the best recent form in the race when fourth in a 3yo Open at Belmont Park, beaten two lengths by Dawn Dancer after settling well back, being steadied and charging home on soft ground. That was a drop from Saturday company into an easier assignment today, and his prior second at this track in a 3yo Maiden gives him a local platform. Solid from the back last start in stronger company and the rise in trip looks right up his alley. 1st Pick 5 Phoenix Flaming Jockey: Victoria Corver Trainer: Ryan Hill J: Victoria Corver T: Ryan Hill	130	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Produced the best recent form in the race when fourth in a 3yo Open at Belmont Park, beaten two lengths by Dawn Dancer after settling well back, being steadied and charging home on soft ground. That was a drop from Saturday company into an easier assignment today, and his prior second at this track in a 3yo Maiden gives him a local platform. Solid from the back last start in stronger company and the rise in trip looks right up his alley.
12	Makes her debut off the right sort of trial, winning easily at Lark Hill by 2.49 lengths over 4 ¾f after an earlier educational fourth. William Pike taking the ride is a major pointer, and Michael Grantham's debut record, along with a strong trainer-sire profile, gives the set-up real substance. Latest trial was superb and Pike's booking suggests she can run a big race on debut. 2nd Pick 12 Special Blend Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Michael Grantham J: William Pike T: Michael Grantham	129	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Makes her debut off the right sort of trial, winning easily at Lark Hill by 2.49 lengths over 4 ¾f after an earlier educational fourth. William Pike taking the ride is a major pointer, and Michael Grantham's debut record, along with a strong trainer-sire profile, gives the set-up real substance. Latest trial was superb and Pike's booking suggests she can run a big race on debut.
2	Resumed with a strong second at Belmont Park, beaten a neck by Treasured Legacy after travelling comfortably behind the leaders in mid-week company. He had also run second in a 2yo+ Maiden at Pinjarra Scarpside before the break, covering ground from the 3 ½f and still fighting on. Needs some luck from the draw, but he rates highly on the fresh run and can raise the bar. 3rd Pick 2 Unimando Jockey: Chloe Azzopardi Trainer: Darren Taylor J: Chloe Azzopardi T: Darren Taylor	161	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Resumed with a strong second at Belmont Park, beaten a neck by Treasured Legacy after travelling comfortably behind the leaders in mid-week company. He had also run second in a 2yo+ Maiden at Pinjarra Scarpside before the break, covering ground from the 3 ½f and still fighting on. Needs some luck from the draw, but he rates highly on the fresh run and can raise the bar.

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