AU - Geelong - Race 10

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

53.3K

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R10

Verdict

BOTANICAL BOY (12) presented fitter again and landed the prize by 2.5 lengths here over 7 ?f as the public. Must raise the bar, but he has weight relief and the talent to test this line-up. SUPERNIMA (6) is the threat building on his Pakenham win and a close-up effort at Caulfield Heath in stronger than this. Maps for the run of the race and the 7lbs claim has him very well placed. FIGLIO D'ARGENTO (14) quickly found his best leading and winning a 66 at Cranbourne. He will strip fitter and only has to hold that form to feature in the finish. MAGARTEN (9) resumed this grade at Mornington and was a run short. May need longer now, but he won't be far away. PUGLIA (16) has some ability but will need a good ride from a tough barrier.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
12	Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Last start favourite, came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track Bm62 December 12 over 7f defeating Caleana with 132lbs at $2.25. The start before that 4th of 11 at Pakenham Bm66 on November 28 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Supernima carrying 128lbs at $4.40. Form good for this and rates a top player. 1st Pick 12 Botanical Boy Jockey: Jamie Mott Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman J: Jamie Mott T: Anthony & Sam Freedman	235	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Last start favourite, came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track Bm62 December 12 over 7f defeating Caleana with 132lbs at $2.25. The start before that 4th of 11 at Pakenham Bm66 on November 28 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Supernima carrying 128lbs at $4.40. Form good for this and rates a top player.
6	Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm74 on December 20 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Celsius Star with 127lbs at $7. Before that won by a head at Pakenham Bm66 November 28 over 6f on a soft track defeating Jakivy with 132lbs at $5. Go close. 2nd Pick 6 Supernima Jockey: Emily Pozman Trainer: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman J: Emily Pozman T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman	171	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm74 on December 20 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Celsius Star with 127lbs at $7. Before that won by a head at Pakenham Bm66 November 28 over 6f on a soft track defeating Jakivy with 132lbs at $5. Go close.
14	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 C,G&E on November 12 over 6f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Barbaric Lad with 127lbs at $11. Second run from a spell rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne 0 - 66 on December 12 over 7f, 0.5 len behind Mometz carrying 131lbs at $7.50. Fitter now and making headway. Solid each way claims. 3rd Pick 14 Figlio D'argento Jockey: Brad Rawiller Trainer: Mark & Levi Kavanagh J: Brad Rawiller T: Mark & Levi Kavanagh	104	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 C,G&E on November 12 over 6f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Barbaric Lad with 127lbs at $11. Second run from a spell rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne 0 - 66 on December 12 over 7f, 0.5 len behind Mometz carrying 131lbs at $7.50. Fitter now and making headway. Solid each way claims.

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