AU - Flemington - Race 9

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

5.5f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

Tricky finish. JUST LIKE GABY (11) resumes down in the weights and brings some fresh form against a few that have been taking turns. She looked talented early but didn't quite go on with it, albeit she was a nice winner first up last campaign giving away weight to a handy one. She gets in light here and should take beating. MOBY DICK (2) struggled up in grade here last time. He's back in his right grade but probably wants it heavy, watch conditions. NAVAL ACADEMY (3) hasn't really threatened this time in but is going okay and can figure in the finish. ALONG THE RIVER (1) shared the spoils here last time over 5f at a big price. The query for him is 5 ½f - he's usually running on empty late. NIMBUSTWOTHOUSAND (4) is probably better suited to 5 ½f out of that race and should be fighting out the finish.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
11	Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Pakenham Bm74 December 13 over 5f, 2 len behind Manolo Bling with 126lbs at $9.50. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Sandown-Hillside Bm66 September 24 over 5f defeating Actuality with 130lbs at $4.80. Sharp mare who gets in nicely and can take this out. 1st Pick 11 Just Like Gaby Jockey: Jabez Johnstone Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Jabez Johnstone T: Ciaron Maher	132	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Pakenham Bm74 December 13 over 5f, 2 len behind Manolo Bling with 126lbs at $9.50. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Sandown-Hillside Bm66 September 24 over 5f defeating Actuality with 130lbs at $4.80. Sharp mare who gets in nicely and can take this out.
2	Last start 11th of 14 at this track Bm88 on July 18 over 6f, slow going 6 len behind Piastri with 126lbs at $7.50. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track in the LR Santaanalane on July 4 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Ndola with 119lbs at $6.50. Back in grade, best form reads well. 2nd Pick 2 Moby Dick Jockey: Logan Bates Trainer: Gavin Bedggood J: Logan Bates T: Gavin Bedggood	150	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Last start 11th of 14 at this track Bm88 on July 18 over 6f, slow going 6 len behind Piastri with 126lbs at $7.50. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track in the LR Santaanalane on July 4 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Ndola with 119lbs at $6.50. Back in grade, best form reads well.
3	Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Caulfield Bm78 on July 11 over 5 ½f, slow going 2 len behind Markdel carrying 129lbs at $11. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on June 27 over 5 ½f, slow going 4.5 len behind Winnasedge with 120lbs at $12. Hasn't fired this time in but can improve. 3rd Pick 3 Naval Academy Jockey: Ethan Brown Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Ethan Brown T: Ciaron Maher	145	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Caulfield Bm78 on July 11 over 5 ½f, slow going 2 len behind Markdel carrying 129lbs at $11. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on June 27 over 5 ½f, slow going 4.5 len behind Winnasedge with 120lbs at $12. Hasn't fired this time in but can improve.

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