AU - Warrnambool - Race 6

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

17.1f

Unknown

Turf

HEAVY 8

108.0K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

The time-honoured Brierly Steeplechase over 2 ?m is worth 150K, and the champion jumper STERN IDOL (1) has been given 165lbs to carry, and they say that weight can stop a train, but this big bloke is just head and shoulders above most hurdlers when right, and he is the one to beat again. LEADERBOARD (2) was blown away by the top pick last time out, but he will be close to his peak fitness third up. He will finish a lot closer this time. THE MIGHTY SPAR (3) did not get near the top pick in the same race last time out, but he is as game as they come in this role, so expect another honest effort this time. HIT THE ROAD JACK (5) cruised home to win his last start at Terang, and once he gets in his rhythm, he can be a hard horse to beat, and with a 22lbs weight advantage over the champ, he has to be respected. INSTIGATOR (6) broke a win drought when winning over the steeples at Terang last time out. Stick with him.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on finished fourth in a small field at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 11 over 1m, 7 len behind Suffolk Star with 133lbs at $3.80. Last start favourite, won by 25 len Terang Chase on April 19 over 2m on heavy track defeating The Mighty Spar carrying 159lbs at $1.40 in a jumps. Fitter now and making headway every start. Major player again over the obstacles. 1st Pick 1 Stern Idol Jockey: Steven Pateman Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Steven Pateman T: Ciaron Maher	281	-	-	-	58%
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on finished fourth in a small field at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 11 over 1m, 7 len behind Suffolk Star with 133lbs at $3.80. Last start favourite, won by 25 len Terang Chase on April 19 over 2m on heavy track defeating The Mighty Spar carrying 159lbs at $1.40 in a jumps. Fitter now and making headway every start. Major player again over the obstacles.
2	Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up finished fourth in a small field at this track Stple on March 26 over 2m, slow track, 7 len behind Count Zero carrying 169lbs at $3.50. Second run from a spell finished third in a small field at Terang Chase on April 19 over 2m, on a wet track, 40 len behind Stern Idol with 152lbs at $11. Has the ability to be in the finish. Course and distance winner who is among the better hopes. 2nd Pick 2 Leaderboard Jockey: Will Gordon Trainer: Mark Walker J: Will Gordon T: Mark Walker	138	-	-	-	5%
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up finished fourth in a small field at this track Stple on March 26 over 2m, slow track, 7 len behind Count Zero carrying 169lbs at $3.50. Second run from a spell finished third in a small field at Terang Chase on April 19 over 2m, on a wet track, 40 len behind Stern Idol with 152lbs at $11. Has the ability to be in the finish. Course and distance winner who is among the better hopes.
3	Useful type. Last start finished second in a small field at Terang Chase on April 19 over 2m, on heavy track, 25 len behind Stern Idol with 149lbs at $4.40. Run before made ground from midfield, finished second in a small field at this track Stple on March 26 over 2m, slow track, 1.0 len behind Count Zero with 165lbs at $3. Fought on last time. Liked to look of last run and can feature again. 3rd Pick 3 The Mighty Spar Jockey: Tom Ryan Trainer: Mark Walker J: Tom Ryan T: Mark Walker	98	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Useful type. Last start finished second in a small field at Terang Chase on April 19 over 2m, on heavy track, 25 len behind Stern Idol with 149lbs at $4.40. Run before made ground from midfield, finished second in a small field at this track Stple on March 26 over 2m, slow track, 1.0 len behind Count Zero with 165lbs at $3. Fought on last time. Liked to look of last run and can feature again.

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Main Track Only

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