AU - Sale - Race 6

Thoroughbred

19 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 9

24.1K

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Verdict

ZORRO'S FLIGHT (11) resumed over 6f last time out and turned in a solid effort to finish second at Donald. His best form early days was better than this level and he gets every chance to improve from the good gate. CELTICS (4) started at $10 last time on the back of a win at Geelong two starts ago but was below his best, finishing sixth over 6f at Flemington. This is easier and he should take beating despite the gap between runs. GOLDEN SPRITZ (10) was in commission last time out and finished one length from the winner in second over 7f at Cranbourne. Going well and maps for every hope on the quick backup. GARNACHO (16) has been in the placings his past two starts, finishing third over 7f at this track last time out. Should be right there again. CHOWDOWN (9) has been okay since a fresh win and has claims on best.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Donald Bm66 on June 9 over 6f, on a slow track, nose behind Come Along Jeffrey with 129lbs at $2.70. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Geelong Bm66 on January 26 over 6 ¾f, 6 len behind Asakura carrying 130lbs at $9.50. Fitter and best form goes close. 1st Pick 11 Zorro's Flight Jockey: Jake Noonan Trainer: Patrick Payne J: Jake Noonan T: Patrick Payne	159	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Donald Bm66 on June 9 over 6f, on a slow track, nose behind Come Along Jeffrey with 129lbs at $2.70. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Geelong Bm66 on January 26 over 6 ¾f, 6 len behind Asakura carrying 130lbs at $9.50. Fitter and best form goes close.
4	Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start 6th of 15 at Flemington 3yo Hcp on May 16 over 6f, 5 len behind Wise Inlaw with 121lbs at $10. The run before that settled well back, won by 0.8 len at Geelong Bm62 May 1 over 6 ¼f defeating Ravens Bay with 132lbs at $2.05. Suited this level, big chance. 2nd Pick 4 Celtics Jockey: Olivia East Trainer: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr J: Olivia East T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr	128	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start 6th of 15 at Flemington 3yo Hcp on May 16 over 6f, 5 len behind Wise Inlaw with 121lbs at $10. The run before that settled well back, won by 0.8 len at Geelong Bm62 May 1 over 6 ¼f defeating Ravens Bay with 132lbs at $2.05. Suited this level, big chance.
10	At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne Bm62 on June 21 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Jewel Bay carrying 127lbs at $2.60. The start before that 5th of 8 at Bendigo Cl1 on May 13 over 6 ½f, 4 len behind Clevor Trever carrying 132lbs at $5.50. Going well and should be right there. 3rd Pick 10 Golden Spritz Jockey: Caitlin Hollowood Trainer: Julius Sandhu J: Caitlin Hollowood T: Julius Sandhu	108	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne Bm62 on June 21 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Jewel Bay carrying 127lbs at $2.60. The start before that 5th of 8 at Bendigo Cl1 on May 13 over 6 ½f, 4 len behind Clevor Trever carrying 132lbs at $5.50. Going well and should be right there.

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