AU - Balaklava - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

5.2f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

17.9K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

THE MAGISTRATE (3) battled away gamely for sixth at Morphettville Parks 11 days ago in a tougher field, and he will be dropping right back down in class here. He has winning form on this circuit, and we think he has a terrific chance to break his win drought in this. ECLAIR VITALITY (1) strode up like the winner at Mildura fresh up 11 days ago and was only bloused out late after hitting the front late in the home straight. He strips fitter and is nicely poised to go one better. HE'S A COOL CAT (2) won in a similar grade to this 3 starts back, and after 2 runs in town, he is back to this level with an extra 7lbs to carry. Stick with him on an each-way basis. SWEATBAND (4) has recently joined the Grant Kluse stable from Victoria and last raced nearly 6 weeks ago at Mildura. The new surroundings could help him find form again. UTAH JOE (7) is a durable veteran resuming, and he won a recent trial quite nicely. Check the market moves in a modest field.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	At the latest run 6th of 8 in a 0-66 at Morphettville Parks on September 5 over 5f, slow going 4 len behind Grand Host carrying 121lbs at $8.50. The start before that 6th of 10 in a 0-66 at Morphettville Parks on August 15 over 5f, on rain affected going, 1.5 len behind Nostryia with 120lbs at $12. Key runner. 1st Pick 3 The Magistrate Jockey: Harry Grace Trainer: Matthew Seyers J: Harry Grace T: Matthew Seyers	185	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis At the latest run 6th of 8 in a 0-66 at Morphettville Parks on September 5 over 5f, slow going 4 len behind Grand Host carrying 121lbs at $8.50. The start before that 6th of 10 in a 0-66 at Morphettville Parks on August 15 over 5f, on rain affected going, 1.5 len behind Nostryia with 120lbs at $12. Key runner.
1	Second-up. First-up after five months came from midfield, 2nd of 10 in a Bm56 at Mildura on September 5 over 5f, on a slow track, head behind Surprisatic with 131lbs at $4.80. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 12 in a 4yo+ Bm56 at Murray Bridge on February 4 over 5f, 2.25 len behind Bangholme with 133lbs at $3.80. Not to be taken lightly. 2nd Pick 1 Eclair Vitality Jockey: Connor Murtagh Trainer: David Aldridge J: Connor Murtagh T: David Aldridge	104	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months came from midfield, 2nd of 10 in a Bm56 at Mildura on September 5 over 5f, on a slow track, head behind Surprisatic with 131lbs at $4.80. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 12 in a 4yo+ Bm56 at Murray Bridge on February 4 over 5f, 2.25 len behind Bangholme with 133lbs at $3.80. Not to be taken lightly.
2	Last start 8th of 14 in a Cl2 at Morphettville on August 29 over 5 ½f, slow going 4 len behind Leading Impact with 121lbs at $26. The race before that 5th of 10 in a 0-66 at Morphettville Parks on August 15 over 5f, on a wet track, 1.5 len behind Nostryia with 121lbs at $20. Well placed to find winning form again. 3rd Pick 2 He's A Cool Cat Jockey: Lauren Stojakovic Trainer: Shane & Cassie Oxlade J: Lauren Stojakovic T: Shane & Cassie Oxlade	155	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Last start 8th of 14 in a Cl2 at Morphettville on August 29 over 5 ½f, slow going 4 len behind Leading Impact with 121lbs at $26. The race before that 5th of 10 in a 0-66 at Morphettville Parks on August 15 over 5f, on a wet track, 1.5 len behind Nostryia with 121lbs at $20. Well placed to find winning form again.

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