AU - Flemington - Race 9

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

8.9f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

Looks a bit of a race in two and just slightly leaning to SKIPPERS CANYON (7) over MR BLUNT (11). They both come through a BM74 over this trip which Mr Blunt won well, sitting wide with cover and getting a nice swooping ride to come away and score by 2.25 lengths. Skippers Canyon was only second up and was a bit tight for room as Mr Blunt surged away but closed off nicely late and now meets him 7lbs better off, also gaining the services of Craig Williams. At the prices, we'll go with Skippers Canyon to turn the tables. OPENING ADDRESS (5) made nice improvement second up at Bendigo, just finding one better under 137lbs. Up in trip suits and he'll take some catching. WEALDSTONE (10) ran well fresh in the same race and is in the mix with added fitness while VILLASAURUS (2) was good in the Wagga Cup last time and that should have him thereabouts.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Third-up today. First-up 4th of 11 at Caulfield Bm84 on April 4 over 7f, 2 len behind Merrigold with 125lbs at $9.50. Second-up made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 14 at this track Bm74 on April 25 over 1m, 2.5 len behind Mr Blunt carrying 136lbs at $11. Drops in weight and peaks now, huge chance. 1st Pick 7 Skippers Canyon Jockey: Craig Williams Trainer: Phillip Stokes J: Craig Williams T: Phillip Stokes	117	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 4th of 11 at Caulfield Bm84 on April 4 over 7f, 2 len behind Merrigold with 125lbs at $9.50. Second-up made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 14 at this track Bm74 on April 25 over 1m, 2.5 len behind Mr Blunt carrying 136lbs at $11. Drops in weight and peaks now, huge chance.
11	Racing well recently. Last start came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at this track Bm74 April 25 over 1m defeating Cavalry with 125lbs at $16. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Ballarat Cl3 on April 3 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Rohesia carrying 129lbs at $4.80. Dominant last time and is well placed again. 2nd Pick 11 Mr Blunt Jockey: Declan Bates Trainer: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy J: Declan Bates T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy	145	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at this track Bm74 April 25 over 1m defeating Cavalry with 125lbs at $16. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Ballarat Cl3 on April 3 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Rohesia carrying 129lbs at $4.80. Dominant last time and is well placed again.
5	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Mornington Bm84 on April 18 over 1m, 3 len behind Wonder Boy with 126lbs at $5.50. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Bendigo Bm74 on May 2 over 1m, 0.5 len behind Seafall with 137lbs at $9. Peaks now and can give a sight. 3rd Pick 5 Opening Address Jockey: Jason Maskiell Trainer: Liam Howley J: Jason Maskiell T: Liam Howley	113	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Mornington Bm84 on April 18 over 1m, 3 len behind Wonder Boy with 126lbs at $5.50. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Bendigo Bm74 on May 2 over 1m, 0.5 len behind Seafall with 137lbs at $9. Peaks now and can give a sight.

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