AU - Ballarat - Race 5

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

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Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

STELLAR MOFEED (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when she settled well back over 6f at Caulfield Heath, beaten 6 lengths in sixth. That was in BM74 grade, though, so the drop back to 0-62 company suits and she's drawn to take up a prominent spot. DISCREET POINT (1) hasn't been far away since a maiden win three runs back, the latest effort a third over 6f at Pakenham in Class 1 company. This is probably a touch easier than that. ISTRIANO (2) impressed when successful on debut over 6f at Swan Hill five months ago and has not raced since. Has since been kept ticking over with a Flemington trial placing. MRS BUTT'S BOATS (3) is another who was put away after a last-start win and there's been a lot to like about the way he's performing at the jumpouts. Hard to see BILLUND (5) turning the tables on Discreet Point from last start, but he'll be fitter for two runs back and has drawn favourably.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm74 on February 18 over 6f, 6 len behind Xarpo carrying 116lbs at $8.50. The race before that 4th of 9 at Moe Bm62 F&M on January 25 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Yoomee Wonder carrying 133lbs at $1.75. Been doing recent racing in better races than this and draws to advantage. 1st Pick 6 Stellar Mofeed Jockey: Ben Allen Trainer: L & T Corstens & W Larkin J: Ben Allen T: L & T Corstens & W Larkin	193	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm74 on February 18 over 6f, 6 len behind Xarpo carrying 116lbs at $8.50. The race before that 4th of 9 at Moe Bm62 F&M on January 25 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Yoomee Wonder carrying 133lbs at $1.75. Been doing recent racing in better races than this and draws to advantage.
1	Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Pakenham Cl1 on March 6 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Azzacool with 130lbs at $13. The race before that 4th of 7 at Cranbourne 3yo Bm64 on February 20 over 5f, 1.0 len behind Blethyn carrying 130lbs at $11. Looks tough to stop again. 2nd Pick 1 Discreet Point Jockey: Will Gordon Trainer: Niki O'shea J: Will Gordon T: Niki O'shea	144	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Pakenham Cl1 on March 6 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Azzacool with 130lbs at $13. The race before that 4th of 7 at Cranbourne 3yo Bm64 on February 20 over 5f, 1.0 len behind Blethyn carrying 130lbs at $11. Looks tough to stop again.
2	Resuming after a break, only one run when raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a nose at Swan Hill 3yo Mdn-Sw October 28 over 6f defeating Queen Christine carrying 128lbs at $2.90. Narrow winner on debut and has jumped out adequately ahead of the return. 3rd Pick 2 Istriano Jockey: John Allen Trainer: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy J: John Allen T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy	159	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Resuming after a break, only one run when raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a nose at Swan Hill 3yo Mdn-Sw October 28 over 6f defeating Queen Christine carrying 128lbs at $2.90. Narrow winner on debut and has jumped out adequately ahead of the return.

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