AU - Donald - Race 3

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 8

22.6K

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Verdict

Might be worthwhile giving STARBURST (11) another chance if a couple of recent jumpouts are anything to go by. Has won the two she has had since the debut run, when not a lot went right, and she looked to have a bit in hand in each of them. Speaking of nice jumpouts, POSTCARDS (8) sizzled in the one she won back in April then ran a close second in another before going to the line untested at the latest. She can give a sight. LOTS OF TORQUE (7) wasn't beaten far first-up in a maiden at the Swan Hill carnival and if she's taken any improvement from that she's a major player. CODENAME (1) wasn't beaten far last start by a horse who has been whisked straight off to Flemington, which was the first start for the stable and he should be ready for a peak performance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
11	Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Werribee 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 7 over 5f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Royal Rendezvous carrying 123lbs at $5.50. This is an ideal race to kick off. Had a bit in hand the last two jumpouts, which she won, so big debut expected. 1st Pick 11 Starburst Jockey: Teo Nugent Trainer: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy J: Teo Nugent T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy	95	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Werribee 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 7 over 5f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Royal Rendezvous carrying 123lbs at $5.50. This is an ideal race to kick off. Had a bit in hand the last two jumpouts, which she won, so big debut expected.
8	Filly by Royal Meeting making her first appearance. Finished seventh in a Horsham jump-out on May 28. Quiet latest jumpout was preceded by two good ones and looks to have talent. 2nd Pick 8 Postcards Jockey: Alana Kelly Trainer: Shay Keating J: Alana Kelly T: Shay Keating	39	-	-	-	4%
Analysis Filly by Royal Meeting making her first appearance. Finished seventh in a Horsham jump-out on May 28. Quiet latest jumpout was preceded by two good ones and looks to have talent.
7	Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 9 over 5f, on rain affected going, head behind Palazzo Dama with 127lbs at $21. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Great Western 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 6f, slow going 5.5 len behind Titanic carrying 127lbs at $21. Form good enough, just needs to somehow overcome the nightmare barrier. 3rd Pick 7 Lots Of Torque Jockey: Melissa Julius Trainer: Simon Gebert J: Melissa Julius T: Simon Gebert	107	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 9 over 5f, on rain affected going, head behind Palazzo Dama with 127lbs at $21. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Great Western 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 6f, slow going 5.5 len behind Titanic carrying 127lbs at $21. Form good enough, just needs to somehow overcome the nightmare barrier.

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