AU - Port Hedland - Race 1

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Maiden

Dirt

GOOD

12.2K

VIEW

Verdict

MY TEA (1) stalked the pace when resuming at this track and trip last start then worked to the line steadily to finish second. This looks to shape favourably from a good draw and he'll be fitter for that effort off a 65-day break. Looks the one to beat on that effort. DARK OPAL (6) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 5f at Carnarvon. Likely improver with strong prospects with no weight on her back. TAKE THE FIELD (2) finished seventh when resuming from a spell for a new stable and tackling a dirt track for the first time at this track over 6f last start. Better for the first outing on this surface and has winning claims. RAY'S SAUCE (3) is back after a break of four months. At the last run before the layoff he finished 12th over 6 ?f at Albany. Good effort to kick-off last prep when in the money at Albany over 5 ½f. Rates highly on best form and should be in the mix. WATERSHED WISDOM (7) is next best.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Second-up. First-up after two months held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn on May 9 over 6f, 1.2 len behind Chantilly Girl with 128lbs at $4.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Albany Mdn on January 4 over 5 ½f, 2.25 len behind Nailed'em with 128lbs at $16. Terrific chance to open his dirt track account. 1st Pick 1 My Tea Jockey: Austin Galati Trainer: Brett Pope J: Austin Galati T: Brett Pope	228	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after two months held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn on May 9 over 6f, 1.2 len behind Chantilly Girl with 128lbs at $4.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Albany Mdn on January 4 over 5 ½f, 2.25 len behind Nailed'em with 128lbs at $16. Terrific chance to open his dirt track account.
6	Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 11 at Carnarvon Mdn on May 16 over 5f, 10 len behind Hell's Citi carrying 123lbs at $2.50. Previously second-up came from midfield, 3rd of 11 at Albany Mdn on January 4 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Nailed'em with 123lbs at $2.60. Fair effort last time will be hard to beat. 2nd Pick 6 Dark Opal Jockey: Jason Li Trainer: Brett Pope J: Jason Li T: Brett Pope	122	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 11 at Carnarvon Mdn on May 16 over 5f, 10 len behind Hell's Citi carrying 123lbs at $2.50. Previously second-up came from midfield, 3rd of 11 at Albany Mdn on January 4 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Nailed'em with 123lbs at $2.60. Fair effort last time will be hard to beat.
2	Second run back. First-up after six months 7th of 10 at this track Mdn on May 9 over 6f, 7 len behind Chantilly Girl carrying 128lbs at $3.20. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Northam Mdn on September 14 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Manjeri with 128lbs at $3.60. Plenty of improvement to come. 3rd Pick 2 Take The Field Jockey: Bailey Webster Trainer: Brett Pope J: Bailey Webster T: Brett Pope	95	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after six months 7th of 10 at this track Mdn on May 9 over 6f, 7 len behind Chantilly Girl carrying 128lbs at $3.20. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Northam Mdn on September 14 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Manjeri with 128lbs at $3.60. Plenty of improvement to come.

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