AU - Port Hedland - Race 2

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

Benchmark

Dirt

GOOD

14.3K

VIEW

Verdict

HIT THE JACKPOT (6) turned in a sound effort last time but found a couple better at Roebourne over 5 ½f, beaten one length. Should be at his peak now. Building nicely and boasts a strong third-up record. Can get the job done this time. ESQUEL (5) finished 5.5 lengths adrift in fourth when resuming from a break and having her first look at a dirt track last start over today's course and distance. Boasts a strong second-up record and is among the main hopes. COMMISSIONS (3) resumes from a spell of seven months. Has filled a minor placing at both first-up runs. Opened last prep with a third over 7 ?f at Broome. One of the better prospects. ROYALZEL (4) ran fourth at his latest appearance over 7f at Roebourne, finishing 5.5 lengths from the winner. Serious contender. CATALPA (2) has claims in the small field.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 7 at this track Rtg 68+ on May 9 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Galaxy Affair with 121lbs at $3.80. Second-up 3rd in a small field at Roebourne Rtg 56+ on May 24 over 5 ½f, 1.0 len behind Favoured Son carrying 134lbs at $2.70. Fitter now and making headway. Hard to beat. 1st Pick 6 Hit The Jackpot Jockey: Madi Derrick Trainer: Ryan Hill J: Madi Derrick T: Ryan Hill	172	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 7 at this track Rtg 68+ on May 9 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Galaxy Affair with 121lbs at $3.80. Second-up 3rd in a small field at Roebourne Rtg 56+ on May 24 over 5 ½f, 1.0 len behind Favoured Son carrying 134lbs at $2.70. Fitter now and making headway. Hard to beat.
5	Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 9 at this track Rtg 56+ on May 9 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Star Power with 132lbs at $3.40. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Geelong Bm62 January 20 over 5f defeating Astari with 131lbs at $3.30. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply. 2nd Pick 5 Esquel Jockey: Rosie Mahony Trainer: Timothy Pike J: Rosie Mahony T: Timothy Pike	163	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 9 at this track Rtg 56+ on May 9 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Star Power with 132lbs at $3.40. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Geelong Bm62 January 20 over 5f defeating Astari with 131lbs at $3.30. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply.
3	Resumes after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 14 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ October 25 over 7f, soft track, 5.5 len behind Nicciana carrying 126lbs at $8. Previously first up, third in a small field at Broome Cl2 June 7 over 7f, 11 len behind Kings Call carrying 132lbs at $3.80. Looks tough to beat. 3rd Pick 3 Commissions Jockey: Jessica Gray Trainer: Kevin Collins J: Jessica Gray T: Kevin Collins	101	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Resumes after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 14 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ October 25 over 7f, soft track, 5.5 len behind Nicciana carrying 126lbs at $8. Previously first up, third in a small field at Broome Cl2 June 7 over 7f, 11 len behind Kings Call carrying 132lbs at $3.80. Looks tough to beat.

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