AU - Hamilton - Race 6

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

15.1K

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Verdict

THE BIRTHDAY PARTY (6) was second-up from a spell and fresh from a five-week let-up when an impressive all-the-way winner last start over 6f at Kyneton. Goes from mares' company to all-comers today. Stays on 60.5kgs and with a little further improvement at this early stage of the campaign she can get the job done again. BECAUSEYOU'RE MINE (4) pinged straight to the lead and never looked in danger in a BM56 over 5 ½f at Mortlake eight days ago. Draws out a bit but can push forward and play a big role again. RAMELLE (8) returned from a three-month spell with a comfortable maiden win over 5 ½f at Mortlake recently. Only ran a length slower than the Benchmark race on the same card so that form should stand up. ALL THE WAY BABY (9) showed pace but ran out of puff first-up over this trip at Kyneton. Has been in the money at three of four runs hen second-up so expect her to find a bit more today. Market watch on FRENCH NAVY (5) first-up after a 41-week absence.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 in a Bm56 at Wodonga on September 15 over 5 ½f, 6 len behind Forever With Ned carrying 130lbs at $8. Second run from a spell won by 1.0 len in a F&M Bm56 at Kyneton on October 20 over 6f defeating Bliss Bomb carrying 133lbs at $16. Lightly raced mare with more to offer at just the third run of the prep. 1st Pick 6 The Birthday Party Jockey: Holly Durnan Trainer: L & T Corstens & W Larkin J: Holly Durnan T: L & T Corstens & W Larkin	129	-	-	-	27%	Scratched
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 in a Bm56 at Wodonga on September 15 over 5 ½f, 6 len behind Forever With Ned carrying 130lbs at $8. Second run from a spell won by 1.0 len in a F&M Bm56 at Kyneton on October 20 over 6f defeating Bliss Bomb carrying 133lbs at $16. Lightly raced mare with more to offer at just the third run of the prep.
4	Most recently won by 2.5 len in a Bm56 at Mortlake on October 31 over 5 ½f on a soft track defeating Abby's Crossword with 130lbs at $7.50. The race before that raced on the pace before fading to run last of 9 in a Bm56 at Ballarat on October 9 over 5f, 4.5 len behind Les Braves carrying 131lbs at $7.50. Another win is on the cards. 2nd Pick 4 Becauseyou're Mine Jockey: Tom Madden Trainer: Shane Jackson J: Tom Madden T: Shane Jackson	174	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Most recently won by 2.5 len in a Bm56 at Mortlake on October 31 over 5 ½f on a soft track defeating Abby's Crossword with 130lbs at $7.50. The race before that raced on the pace before fading to run last of 9 in a Bm56 at Ballarat on October 9 over 5f, 4.5 len behind Les Braves carrying 131lbs at $7.50. Another win is on the cards.
8	Second-up. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.5 len in a Mdn-Sw at Mortlake on October 31 over 5 ½f on a rain affected track defeating Classy Sassy with 127lbs at $4.40. Previously second-up 5th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Donald on July 11 over 6f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Powering Away carrying 127lbs at $16. Back in fine order and will be tough to beat despite taking on a much better field this time. 3rd Pick 8 Ramelle Jockey: Jett Stanley Trainer: Symon Wilde J: Jett Stanley T: Symon Wilde	113	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.5 len in a Mdn-Sw at Mortlake on October 31 over 5 ½f on a rain affected track defeating Classy Sassy with 127lbs at $4.40. Previously second-up 5th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Donald on July 11 over 6f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Powering Away carrying 127lbs at $16. Back in fine order and will be tough to beat despite taking on a much better field this time.

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