AU - Pinjarra - Race 2

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

9.9f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

19.8K

VIEW

Verdict

BELLE JOURNEE (4) got a long way back at Ascot last time out but closed nicely to be 3.6L away at the finish. The better draw today can see him sit closer and his run over this course and distance two back was solid. Can land in a handy position and bounce back to winning ways. VANCOUVER STORM (6) has gotten a long way back in his recent races, though he has been finishing off strongly from those positions. Hopefully he can take closer order today. His run here two back was great and he appears the main danger on what he's done recently. OISIN (1) finished 0.8L off the winner last start over the mile and steps out to this trip for the first time in his career. He'll need a touch of luck from the draw, but his recent figures stack up. Can put his best foot forward. LET SPARKS FLY (7) surprised last start with a good win here and can repeat the dose. FIOREYES (2) can sit handy and put his best foot forward.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Last start 5th of 16 at Ascot Rtg 54+ on December 10 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Invincible Thief carrying 125lbs at $11. Before that ran on from midfield, 4th of 13 at this track Rtg 50+ on November 30 over 1 ¼m, 1.75 len behind Let Sparks Fly with 129lbs at $6.50. Back in trip now and she rates highly on recent performances. 1st Pick 4 Belle Journee Jockey: Laqdar Ramoly Trainer: Chris Stelmach J: Laqdar Ramoly T: Chris Stelmach	136	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Last start 5th of 16 at Ascot Rtg 54+ on December 10 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Invincible Thief carrying 125lbs at $11. Before that ran on from midfield, 4th of 13 at this track Rtg 50+ on November 30 over 1 ¼m, 1.75 len behind Let Sparks Fly with 129lbs at $6.50. Back in trip now and she rates highly on recent performances.
6	At the latest run 4th of 16 at Ascot Rtg 54+ on December 10 over 1m, 3 len behind Invincible Thief carrying 123lbs at $15. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 14 at this track Rtg 50+ on November 30 over 1 ¼m, 3.5 len behind Freedom Escape with 129lbs at $21. Strong splits late in the race last start and looks well placed off that effort. 2nd Pick 6 Vancouver Storm Jockey: Steven Parnham Trainer: Donna Riordan J: Steven Parnham T: Donna Riordan	96	-	-	-	15%
Analysis At the latest run 4th of 16 at Ascot Rtg 54+ on December 10 over 1m, 3 len behind Invincible Thief carrying 123lbs at $15. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 14 at this track Rtg 50+ on November 30 over 1 ¼m, 3.5 len behind Freedom Escape with 129lbs at $21. Strong splits late in the race last start and looks well placed off that effort.
1	Most recently 2nd of 10 at Ascot Cl1 on December 10 over 1m, 0.8 len behind Seven Candles carrying 131lbs at $9. The race before that 7th of 13 at Belmont Park Cl1 on December 3 over 1 m, 6 len behind Flinders Lane with 127lbs at $9. Not far away last start. Out to this trip for the first time but looks suited by the rise in grade. 3rd Pick 1 Oisin Jockey: Shaun Mcgruddy Trainer: Stephen Miller J: Shaun Mcgruddy T: Stephen Miller	148	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Most recently 2nd of 10 at Ascot Cl1 on December 10 over 1m, 0.8 len behind Seven Candles carrying 131lbs at $9. The race before that 7th of 13 at Belmont Park Cl1 on December 3 over 1 m, 6 len behind Flinders Lane with 127lbs at $9. Not far away last start. Out to this trip for the first time but looks suited by the rise in grade.

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