AU - Pakenham - Race 4

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

GENERAL BLU (4) looks the one to beat. He debuted at Geelong over 5 ?f and ran an eye-catching second, drawing wide there and getting right back to last before rattling home to be beaten a nose. He gets the golden switch to barrier two here and will take a power of beating. SPARKLING LUCK (8) resumes. He showed good ability in his debut campaign and has trialled well leading in. He can roll forward here and measure up with natural improvement. DAMA ROYALE (10) has placed in both runs back from a spell over 5f at Cranbourne. Up to 6f should suit now and she can take this out. BRADFORD (1) was just fair in a similar race here fresh but should be fitter and can improve. CLANSMAN (3) is a Flying Artie gelding on debut for the Moloney yard who has trialled well leading in and can figure.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	At debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 10 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 20 over 5f, nose behind Superliv carrying 128lbs at $9. Excellent debut and will be very hard to hold out here. 1st Pick 4 General Blu Jockey: Thomas Stockdale Trainer: Simon Zahra J: Thomas Stockdale T: Simon Zahra	155	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis At debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 10 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 20 over 5f, nose behind Superliv carrying 128lbs at $9. Excellent debut and will be very hard to hold out here.
8	Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Geelong Mdn-Sw October 2 over 1 ¹/16m, soft track, 3.5 len behind Brave Danza carrying 126lbs at $2.50. On debut fourth of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw August 20 over 6f, soft track, 2 len behind Humble Trader with 128lbs at $21. Looks all set for a bright return. 2nd Pick 8 Sparkling Luck Jockey: Zac Spain Trainer: Lloyd Kennewell J: Zac Spain T: Lloyd Kennewell	115	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Geelong Mdn-Sw October 2 over 1 ¹/16m, soft track, 3.5 len behind Brave Danza carrying 126lbs at $2.50. On debut fourth of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw August 20 over 6f, soft track, 2 len behind Humble Trader with 128lbs at $21. Looks all set for a bright return.
10	Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on January 3 over 5f, 0.6 len behind Blue Akoya with 123lbs at $3. Second-up made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 5f, 2.75 len behind Migliorare with 123lbs at $4.20. Racing well. Shows ability and can figure prominently here. 3rd Pick 10 Dama Royale Jockey: Beau Mertens Trainer: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young J: Beau Mertens T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young	141	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on January 3 over 5f, 0.6 len behind Blue Akoya with 123lbs at $3. Second-up made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 5f, 2.75 len behind Migliorare with 123lbs at $4.20. Racing well. Shows ability and can figure prominently here.

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