AU - Geelong - Race 3

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Class 1

Turf

SOFT 5

19.5K

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Verdict

IMPERIAL AWARD (1) ran out a strong winner on debut at Bairnsdale, ridden on speed and coming clear to score by two lengths. Beat a subsequent winner there so the form has worked out well and he looks capable of remaining unbeaten despite a gap between runs. BAJARIA (6) resumes. She was tackling some good races last time in, last seen running a narrow fifth to the talented Clevor Trever at Caulfield. This suits nicely off some good jumpouts. MISTY WHISPER (2) won well fresh at Seymour beating a subsequent winner and should be fitter for that. He'll be hard to hold out again. SHAPENAPIT (5) was solid in a decent Class 1 second up having won narrowly fresh as favourite, she can improve again. MASTER JACK (3) next best.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut, favourite, won by 2 len in a Mdn-Sw at Bairnsdale on July 13 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating Earthing carrying 131lbs at $3.50. Should progress and can win again. 1st Pick 1 Imperial Award Jockey: Patrick Moloney Trainer: Matt Laurie J: Patrick Moloney T: Matt Laurie	93	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut, favourite, won by 2 len in a Mdn-Sw at Bairnsdale on July 13 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating Earthing carrying 131lbs at $3.50. Should progress and can win again.
6	Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp May 30 over 7f, on heavy track, 1.3 len behind Clevor Trever with 119lbs at $19. Previously first up, second of 9 at Pakenham Cl1 March 12 over 5 ½f, 0.5 len behind Perfect Picture with 127lbs at $5. Can be an improver this time in. 2nd Pick 6 Bajaria Jockey: Ben Allen Trainer: Peter Gelagotis J: Ben Allen T: Peter Gelagotis	131	-	-	-	50%	1/1
Analysis Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp May 30 over 7f, on heavy track, 1.3 len behind Clevor Trever with 119lbs at $19. Previously first up, second of 9 at Pakenham Cl1 March 12 over 5 ½f, 0.5 len behind Perfect Picture with 127lbs at $5. Can be an improver this time in.
2	Second-up. First-up after three months favourite, won by 1.3 len in a Mdn-Sw at Seymour on August 7 over 6f in soft going defeating Whimsy Smile carrying 131lbs at $2.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at this track on May 22 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Immortal Triumph carrying 128lbs at $4.20. Well placed to go on with it. 3rd Pick 2 Misty Whisper Jockey: Will Gordon Trainer: Linc Sullivan J: Will Gordon T: Linc Sullivan	108	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Second-up. First-up after three months favourite, won by 1.3 len in a Mdn-Sw at Seymour on August 7 over 6f in soft going defeating Whimsy Smile carrying 131lbs at $2.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at this track on May 22 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Immortal Triumph carrying 128lbs at $4.20. Well placed to go on with it.

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Bobble/Stumble

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