MY - Selangor Turf Club 2 - Race 1

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Class 5

Turf

7.3K

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Verdict

IRON RULER (4) is the one to beat after consecutive seconds at this track, each time beaten just under a length, and he was sent out an odds-on favourite when runner-up to Banker's Pair Nine last start. He also had Golden Lightning behind him there, which strengthens the reference. GOLDEN LIGHTNING (3) appeals as the main danger with weight relief from his latest fourth and a long record of winning at around 7f, though his track-and-trip strike rate is only fair. PACIFIC BAOBAO (8) was third in that same Banker's Pair Nine race, beaten just under a length at generous odds, and brings honest recent form, but the 20-start maiden record keeps the winning case in check. MR HAPPY (6) has been close enough in recent runs to hold claims for the wider chances, with his latest fifth worth some allowance, although he is still winless and has yet to place at this track and distance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Comes off back-to-back seconds at this track, both beaten just under a length, and the latest was as odds-on favourite behind Banker's Pair Nine. He also beat Golden Lightning in that race, so the form ties in strongly. The 7f record is serviceable rather than dominant, but his past 12 months read well and the 7lbs claim helps. He is clearly knocking on the door and gets his chance to convert. 1st Pick 4 Iron Ruler Jockey: J Ikram Trainer: R Lim J: J Ikram T: R Lim	145	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Comes off back-to-back seconds at this track, both beaten just under a length, and the latest was as odds-on favourite behind Banker's Pair Nine. He also beat Golden Lightning in that race, so the form ties in strongly. The 7f record is serviceable rather than dominant, but his past 12 months read well and the 7lbs claim helps. He is clearly knocking on the door and gets his chance to convert.
3	Held his ground for fourth behind Banker's Pair Nine last start, beaten just over three lengths after being near the top of an open market, and he now gets weight relief from the 130lbs he carried there. His previous fifth behind Clout was also sound enough, beaten two and a half lengths at generous odds. With 12 career wins and a strong overall turf record, he has the substance to be a major player. 2nd Pick 3 Golden Lightning Jockey: Y Aify Trainer: Lim Woei Chet J: Y Aify T: Lim Woei Chet	142	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Held his ground for fourth behind Banker's Pair Nine last start, beaten just over three lengths after being near the top of an open market, and he now gets weight relief from the 130lbs he carried there. His previous fifth behind Clout was also sound enough, beaten two and a half lengths at generous odds. With 12 career wins and a strong overall turf record, he has the substance to be a major player.
8	Ran a strong placing behind Banker's Pair Nine last start, beaten just under a length at generous odds, and that followed a fourth to Northern Alliance over 1m. He has seven placings from 20 starts, including consistent good-track form, but is still chasing his first win. Weight relief and recent ratings keep him in the picture, with the main reservation being whether he can turn another placing into a breakthrough. 3rd Pick 8 Pacific Baobao Jockey: Su Lim Trainer: Charles Leck Tin Hong J: Su Lim T: Charles Leck Tin Hong	104	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Ran a strong placing behind Banker's Pair Nine last start, beaten just under a length at generous odds, and that followed a fourth to Northern Alliance over 1m. He has seven placings from 20 starts, including consistent good-track form, but is still chasing his first win. Weight relief and recent ratings keep him in the picture, with the main reservation being whether he can turn another placing into a breakthrough.

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