AU - Ballarat - Race 3

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 8

22.5K

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Verdict

ASTERN FIGHT (1) ran a nice race on debut and then dropped back in trip for start No 2, when beaten 2.5 lengths, but by a Stakes-placed horse who looks destined for much bigger things. Just needs luck from the outside alley. PULL MY FINGER (4) would have frustrated connections in that he's run minor placings in 9 of 12 starts, but doesn't know how to run poorly and should be in the firing line again. GINA'S A STAR (7) had been trialling like a start ahead of the first-up run, and while she failed to place after being very well backed, she was beaten less than 1.5 lengths and deserves another chance. PERLAGE (8) looks ready to go after a couple of jumpout wins when she's led all the way but gone to the line with a bit in hand. Looks to have good early speed, so gate one is a big plus.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Werribee 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 5 ½f, 2 len behind Privateer with 128lbs at $4.60. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 5f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Tales Of Time with 131lbs at $8. Rates highly is expected to go well. 1st Pick 1 Astern Fight Jockey: Neil Farley Trainer: Tom Dabernig J: Neil Farley T: Tom Dabernig	88	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Werribee 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 5 ½f, 2 len behind Privateer with 128lbs at $4.60. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 5f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Tales Of Time with 131lbs at $8. Rates highly is expected to go well.
4	Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield, 2nd of 8 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 5f, slow going long-neck behind Tassorting with 125lbs at $12. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 5f, slow going 2.5 len behind Unriddle carrying 127lbs at $8. In form and will be hard to beat. 2nd Pick 4 Pull My Finger Jockey: Stephanie Hateley Trainer: Amy & Ash Yargi J: Stephanie Hateley T: Amy & Ash Yargi	144	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield, 2nd of 8 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 5f, slow going long-neck behind Tassorting with 125lbs at $12. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 5f, slow going 2.5 len behind Unriddle carrying 127lbs at $8. In form and will be hard to beat.
7	Second run back. First-up after eight months 4th of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 5 ½f, slow going 1.4 len behind Just Think Twice carrying 127lbs at $3.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 6f, slow going long-neck behind Cafe Au Lait carrying 127lbs at $15. Likely to hold the good form and play a major role again. 3rd Pick 7 Gina's A Star Jockey: Dean Yendall Trainer: Mitchell Freedman J: Dean Yendall T: Mitchell Freedman	95	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after eight months 4th of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 5 ½f, slow going 1.4 len behind Just Think Twice carrying 127lbs at $3.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 6f, slow going long-neck behind Cafe Au Lait carrying 127lbs at $15. Likely to hold the good form and play a major role again.

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