AU - Donald - Race 5

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

FLYING STRAZ (6) was narrowly beaten last start when second in a small field over 5f at Warracknabeal. That followed a similar good run first up, so should be at peak fitness now and can go one better. ROCKCLIFF (2) has lost his way a touch the past couple, but they followed two great runs to start the prep which, significantly, were here, so getting back to this track looks in his favour. EL SALTO (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he was never in contention over 5f at Tatura, beaten 4 lengths into seventh. This looks a more suitable assignment. RAGING MONKEY (5) is a light of better days but was only a length off Flying Straz three back, so he warrants consideration.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran on from midfield, 2nd of 12 in a 0 - 56 at Warracknabeal on August 15 over 5f, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Simply Luscious with 120lbs at $16. Second-up raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 in a 0 - 56 at Warracknabeal on August 29 over 5f, neck behind Simply Luscious carrying 121lbs at $7. This looks well within her grasp. 1st Pick 6 Flying Straz Jockey: Valentin Le Boeuf Trainer: Rodney Foster J: Valentin Le Boeuf T: Rodney Foster	82	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran on from midfield, 2nd of 12 in a 0 - 56 at Warracknabeal on August 15 over 5f, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Simply Luscious with 120lbs at $16. Second-up raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 in a 0 - 56 at Warracknabeal on August 29 over 5f, neck behind Simply Luscious carrying 121lbs at $7. This looks well within her grasp.
2	Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start 9th of 12 in a Bm56 at Moe on August 13 over 5f, on rain affected going, 5.5 len behind Nasraawy carrying 131lbs at $21. The race before that 6th of 12 in a 0 - 56 at Hamilton on August 1 over 5 ½f, on rain affected going, 3.5 len behind Kentahten carrying 131lbs at $9.50. Ran two nice races here to start the prep, so getting back to this 2nd Pick 2 Rockcliff Jockey: Jack Hill Trainer: Ray Besanko J: Jack Hill T: Ray Besanko	95	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start 9th of 12 in a Bm56 at Moe on August 13 over 5f, on rain affected going, 5.5 len behind Nasraawy carrying 131lbs at $21. The race before that 6th of 12 in a 0 - 56 at Hamilton on August 1 over 5 ½f, on rain affected going, 3.5 len behind Kentahten carrying 131lbs at $9.50. Ran two nice races here to start the prep, so getting back to this
3	Most recently 7th of 12 in a Bm56 at Tatura on September 7 over 5f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Do It Now with 129lbs at $19. The race before that 6th of 8 in a Bm62 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 25 over 5f, 4 len behind Starburst carrying 120lbs at $20. Well placed. In a suitable race and is sure to run well. 3rd Pick 3 El Salto Jockey: Olivia East Trainer: Leslie Robertson J: Olivia East T: Leslie Robertson	222	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Most recently 7th of 12 in a Bm56 at Tatura on September 7 over 5f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Do It Now with 129lbs at $19. The race before that 6th of 8 in a Bm62 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 25 over 5f, 4 len behind Starburst carrying 120lbs at $20. Well placed. In a suitable race and is sure to run well.

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