AU - Geelong - Race 5

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

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Verdict

What a ripper contest! JESSICA RABBIT (2) did a fair job on debut last time out, finishing 1.3 lengths from the winner in second over 6f at Ballarat. She's an emergency for a $1m G3 at Caulfield on Saturday, which is where the stable would prefer to run and might paint a picture as to just how highly they regard her. SHYSTAR (11) comes through two very good fillies races from winter, running well in both, including a 1.2 length third behind subsequent 1000 Guineas winner Ole Dancer. Jumpouts in preparation for the return have been delightful. MISAPPREHEND (7) is from a top stable and was in the market for a race at Caulfield on Wednesday, but has been saved for this, which looks a good lead. LIGHT FILLED (4) comes through the now-famous Ballarat fillies maiden that produced subsequent Oaks winner Strictly Business and while she disappointed after being heavily-backed her only run prior suggests she's got above-average talent.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	At debut, made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 8 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 24 over 6f, slow going 1.3 len behind Chergui carrying 123lbs at $5.50. Open to improvement and expected to go on with it. 1st Pick 2 Jessica Rabbit Jockey: Beau Mertens Trainer: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr J: Beau Mertens T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr	134	-	-	-	40%	6/4
Analysis At debut, made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 8 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 24 over 6f, slow going 1.3 len behind Chergui carrying 123lbs at $5.50. Open to improvement and expected to go on with it.
11	Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Caulfield 2yo Hcp July 26 over 6f, soft track, 1.2 len behind Ole Dancer carrying 119lbs at $9. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Caulfield 2yo F Hcp July 12 over 5 ½f, soft track, 2.75 len behind Signature Scent carrying 119lbs at $16. Form last prep reads particularly well for this and recent jumpouts have been slick. 2nd Pick 11 Shystar Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf Trainer: Phillip Stokes J: Lachlan Neindorf T: Phillip Stokes	96	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Caulfield 2yo Hcp July 26 over 6f, soft track, 1.2 len behind Ole Dancer carrying 119lbs at $9. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Caulfield 2yo F Hcp July 12 over 5 ½f, soft track, 2.75 len behind Signature Scent carrying 119lbs at $16. Form last prep reads particularly well for this and recent jumpouts have been slick.
7	First starter by Wootton Bassett out of Misstook purchased for AUD $ 600,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Has done enough at the trials and was in the market for a race t Caulfield on Wednesday, before being saved for this. 3rd Pick 7 Missapprehend Jockey: Ethan Brown Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Ethan Brown T: Ciaron Maher	80	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis First starter by Wootton Bassett out of Misstook purchased for AUD $ 600,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Has done enough at the trials and was in the market for a race t Caulfield on Wednesday, before being saved for this.

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