AU - Geelong - Race 6

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

7.5f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

26.1K

VIEW

Verdict

VIVACISSIMO (6) drifted back from her wide draw when resuming last time then hit the line hard to finish third at this track over 7f. Well placed to feature again. GEFFINA (3) finished 2 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 7f at Bendigo, an improvement on her sixth at Hamilton the run before. Finds a more suitable contest and can get the job done. TATSU (4) strode forward early from his wide draw last start over 7 ¼f at Kilmore then fought on gamely to finish second. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. BRULLEN (7) finished fourth last time out as favourite over 7f at Mildura, beaten 1.5 lengths. One of the better chances.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Second run back. First-up after six months 3rd of 10 at this track Bm66 on October 23 over 7f, slow going 3 len behind Bluepinot with 128lbs at $14. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at Pakenham F&M Mdn-Sw February 27 over 7f defeating Kaddari with 127lbs at $4. Better for the first-up run and draws to play a key role. 1st Pick 6 Vivacissimo Jockey: Luke Currie Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Luke Currie T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	156	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Second run back. First-up after six months 3rd of 10 at this track Bm66 on October 23 over 7f, slow going 3 len behind Bluepinot with 128lbs at $14. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at Pakenham F&M Mdn-Sw February 27 over 7f defeating Kaddari with 127lbs at $4. Better for the first-up run and draws to play a key role.
3	Most recently 4th of 13 at Bendigo Bm78 on October 29 over 7f, 2 len behind Guerite carrying 119lbs at $26. The start before that 6th of 12 at Hamilton Bm70 on October 11 over 1m, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Barbie'sdreamworld with 126lbs at $14. Made headway last time. Form from last run stood up big time in the Country final at Flemington last week. 2nd Pick 3 Geffina Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Aaron Purcell J: Non Runner T: Aaron Purcell	127	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Most recently 4th of 13 at Bendigo Bm78 on October 29 over 7f, 2 len behind Guerite carrying 119lbs at $26. The start before that 6th of 12 at Hamilton Bm70 on October 11 over 1m, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Barbie'sdreamworld with 126lbs at $14. Made headway last time. Form from last run stood up big time in the Country final at Flemington last week.
4	Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Kilmore Bm56 on October 31 over 7 ¼f, 0.5 len behind Mamuno carrying 140lbs at $2.90. The start before that 2nd of 9 at this track Bm62 on October 2 over 7 ¼f, on a slow track, nose behind Acelum with 133lbs at $10. This a slight class rise on recent runs, but has been knocking on the door. 3rd Pick 4 Tatsu Jockey: Zac Spain Trainer: Lloyd Kennewell J: Zac Spain T: Lloyd Kennewell	155	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Kilmore Bm56 on October 31 over 7 ¼f, 0.5 len behind Mamuno carrying 140lbs at $2.90. The start before that 2nd of 9 at this track Bm62 on October 2 over 7 ¼f, on a slow track, nose behind Acelum with 133lbs at $10. This a slight class rise on recent runs, but has been knocking on the door.

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