AU - Geelong - Race 8

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

6.2f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 8

18.7K

VIEW

Verdict

Looks the perfect race for PRESTAR (2) who will find this a fair bit easier than a last start placing at Flemington in good 3yo company. The first-up run when just edged out by Blankfield also reads well and he rates highly back to this level. QUEEN CHRISTINE (14) has been below her best at her past couple but had won her maiden well prior on very heavy ground and can improve. GOLDEN MAGNATE (7) hasn't been able to replicate a fast maiden win at Moe on debut in two runs since but they've been in solid company and he can improve again. RACEY CASEY (16) ran a good race on resumption at Pakenham Synthetic when getting into second and has each-way claims with the added fitness. KAGEMUSHA (3) has been sound in two runs back and sets up well, respecting.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm64 on May 27 over 6f, slow going nose behind Blankfield with 134lbs at $3.20. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Flemington 3yo Hcp on June 20 over 5 ½f, in the wet, 2 len behind I'mateez carrying 119lbs at $4.20. Comes back in grade and rates clear. 1st Pick 2 Prestar Jockey: Jamie Mott Trainer: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy J: Jamie Mott T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy	200	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm64 on May 27 over 6f, slow going nose behind Blankfield with 134lbs at $3.20. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Flemington 3yo Hcp on June 20 over 5 ½f, in the wet, 2 len behind I'mateez carrying 119lbs at $4.20. Comes back in grade and rates clear.
14	Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Morphettville Cl2 on June 20 over 5 ½f, on heavy track, 4 len behind Mansiere with 119lbs at $6.50. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Swan Hill 3yo Bm64 on June 7 over 6f, slow going 4 len behind Cruiserweight with 125lbs at $5. Can improve again. Racing well enough for this. 2nd Pick 14 Queen Christine Jockey: Harry Coffey Trainer: Symon Wilde J: Harry Coffey T: Symon Wilde	126	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Morphettville Cl2 on June 20 over 5 ½f, on heavy track, 4 len behind Mansiere with 119lbs at $6.50. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Swan Hill 3yo Bm64 on June 7 over 6f, slow going 4 len behind Cruiserweight with 125lbs at $5. Can improve again. Racing well enough for this.
7	At the latest run 6th of 11 at Sale Bm62 on June 28 over 6f, on rain affected going, 2.5 len behind Beechworth carrying 132lbs at $5.50. The start before that 7th of 9 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm64 on May 27 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Blankfield with 131lbs at $4. Has ability and is one of the leading chances. 3rd Pick 7 Golden Magnate Jockey: Luke Currie Trainer: Robbie Griffiths J: Luke Currie T: Robbie Griffiths	106	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis At the latest run 6th of 11 at Sale Bm62 on June 28 over 6f, on rain affected going, 2.5 len behind Beechworth carrying 132lbs at $5.50. The start before that 7th of 9 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm64 on May 27 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Blankfield with 131lbs at $4. Has ability and is one of the leading chances.

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