AU - Caulfield - Race 9

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

OPEN

Turf

GOOD 4

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R10

Verdict

SALTY PEARL (12) brings clearly the best formlines. Three runs this time in have all been good, getting home well fresh before chasing Sass Appeal & Sheza Alibi home her past two. This looks easier, she gets in well and if she's got one more good run in her she'll go awfully close. DIFFERENT GRAVY (1) resumes. This is probably a kick off point for a race like the SA Derby, but he did plenty right last campaign with a few big wins. Just how big a start they concede from the gate will make it tough but watch for him late. VEYEPEE (7) has won both starts to date, too strong despite being wide on speed at Caulfield Heath. This is a new test but one he looks capable of answering. CINTURATO (9) resumed with a soft win at Cranbourne, backed into $1.24. He contested a G3 at second up last time in which suggests they've always had a good opinion. STORM LEOPARD (8) was far too good last time and has minor claims.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
12	Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Flemington in the G2 Kewney on March 7 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Sass Appeal with 123lbs at $2.60. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track in the G2 Armanasco on February 21 over 7f, 2.25 len behind Sheza Alibi with 129lbs at $5. Brings the A1 form to this and might just be too good. 1st Pick 12 Salty Pearl Jockey: John Allen Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: John Allen T: Ciaron Maher	240	-	-	-	39%	13/8
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Flemington in the G2 Kewney on March 7 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Sass Appeal with 123lbs at $2.60. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track in the G2 Armanasco on February 21 over 7f, 2.25 len behind Sheza Alibi with 129lbs at $5. Brings the A1 form to this and might just be too good.
1	Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign won by 1.75 len this track Melb Classic November 29 over 1 ¼m slow track defeating Brave Danza with 129lbs at $1.80. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw September 10 over 6 ½f, 4 len behind Regal Award with 128lbs at $91. Class gelding who will be rattling home. 2nd Pick 1 Different Gravy Jockey: Ben Melham Trainer: Henry Dwyer J: Ben Melham T: Henry Dwyer	127	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign won by 1.75 len this track Melb Classic November 29 over 1 ¼m slow track defeating Brave Danza with 129lbs at $1.80. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw September 10 over 6 ½f, 4 len behind Regal Award with 128lbs at $91. Class gelding who will be rattling home.
7	Yet to taste defeat in two starts. When well in the market on debut, won by 2.75 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw January 26 over 7 ¼f defeating Cuttin' Class carrying 128lbs at $3.50. Last start won by 1.0 len at Caulfield Heath 0 - 66 February 18 over 7 ½f defeating Crown Crusher carrying 128lbs at $4.20. Brings the right form to the table. Harder again but can take catching. 3rd Pick 7 Veyepee Jockey: Jamie Melham Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman J: Jamie Melham T: Anthony & Sam Freedman	135	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Yet to taste defeat in two starts. When well in the market on debut, won by 2.75 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw January 26 over 7 ¼f defeating Cuttin' Class carrying 128lbs at $3.50. Last start won by 1.0 len at Caulfield Heath 0 - 66 February 18 over 7 ½f defeating Crown Crusher carrying 128lbs at $4.20. Brings the right form to the table. Harder again but can take catching.

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