AU - Northam - Race 5

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Class 1

Turf

GOOD 4

20.8K

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Verdict

MOONSHINE QUEEN (7) missed narrowly last start at this track and trip, but turned in a strong rating in defeat. The inside draw should see her get every chance and although she hasn't won for a while, this looks well within her grasp. Can go one better now. VIENNA CALLING (5) is the main threat, easing back from Saturday company after covering ground throughout in a 1 Metro Win at Belmont. Her form recently stacks right up and with the favours of an inside barrier, she'll be hard to fend off. JAVELIN STRIKE (2) has William Pike going on and drops out of a NMW1Y. Back to this trip now and the booking of Pike is a positive sign. Can bounce back to his best. PRODUCIMUS (4) arrives off a Bunbury Maiden win and is honest enough, with the six-day back-up the main reservation. PLAYING FREE (3) can be in the finish.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Just missed at this track last start, beaten a head by Valanne Dawn after travelling well, covering ground and being pipped on the post. That was a sharp improvement on her Kalgoorlie eighth in a 3yo+ Class 2, where she was wide and offered little, and her record around 7f reads well enough for this. Looks the one they have to beat. 1st Pick 7 Moonshine Queen Jockey: Natasha Faithfull Trainer: Daniel & Ben Pearce J: Natasha Faithfull T: Daniel & Ben Pearce	137	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Just missed at this track last start, beaten a head by Valanne Dawn after travelling well, covering ground and being pipped on the post. That was a sharp improvement on her Kalgoorlie eighth in a 3yo+ Class 2, where she was wide and offered little, and her record around 7f reads well enough for this. Looks the one they have to beat.
5	Drops back from Saturday company after a better run than seventh reads in a 3yo+ 1 Metro Win at Belmont Park, where she raced wide throughout and was beaten just under three lengths by Streak Of God. Her fourth behind Juniper two runs ago was stronger, beaten only a long neck when well found in betting. Racing in good order and she can bounce back to winning ways in this suitable assignment. 2nd Pick 5 Vienna Calling Jockey: Chanel Cooper Trainer: Trevor Andrews J: Chanel Cooper T: Trevor Andrews	138	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Drops back from Saturday company after a better run than seventh reads in a 3yo+ 1 Metro Win at Belmont Park, where she raced wide throughout and was beaten just under three lengths by Streak Of God. Her fourth behind Juniper two runs ago was stronger, beaten only a long neck when well found in betting. Racing in good order and she can bounce back to winning ways in this suitable assignment.
2	Eased back from mid-week grade after finishing seventh in a 3yo+ NMW1Y at Belmont Park, beaten just over seven lengths after being in touch and then lacking the dash to challenge. His previous fourth behind Perfume Princess was sound, beaten just over a length at generous odds, and William Pike is a positive booking. Pike rides now and he can bounce back to form coming back in trip. 3rd Pick 2 Javelin Strike Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Lou Luciani J: William Pike T: Lou Luciani	163	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Eased back from mid-week grade after finishing seventh in a 3yo+ NMW1Y at Belmont Park, beaten just over seven lengths after being in touch and then lacking the dash to challenge. His previous fourth behind Perfume Princess was sound, beaten just over a length at generous odds, and William Pike is a positive booking. Pike rides now and he can bounce back to form coming back in trip.

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