AU - Balaklava - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 8

17.4K

VIEW

Verdict

IMPENDING DIAMOND (3) looks the one to beat on recent form. Fifth at Morphettville two back then seventh at Sandown last time. Unbeaten here in two tries and back in this grade looks tough to beat. PRODIGAL LAD (2) is the big watch. Was a big winner fresh then pulled up lame when last in town last time. Forgive that and looks right in this. KUSHAN KHANIVALE (6) has been thereabouts without winning but drops in weight, gets Holder and drawn far better this time. Won't find a better chance to find the frame. SPANDEX (4) is a former NSW galloper who has placed 2/4 fresh and best figures stack up so watch closely. JUST LIKE LISA (7) goes well here and can give a sight.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Most recently eased back early on 7th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm66 on July 1 over 6 ½f, on rain affected going, 4 len behind Divine Thoughts with 128lbs at $11. Before that 5th of 13 at Morphettville 0-68 on June 20 over 6f, on rain affected going, 1.3 len behind Sir Leapalot carrying 121lbs at $12. Unbeaten here and is expected to be in the finish. 1st Pick 3 Impending Diamond Jockey: Alyssa Webb Trainer: Jason Cannon J: Alyssa Webb T: Jason Cannon	172	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis Most recently eased back early on 7th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm66 on July 1 over 6 ½f, on rain affected going, 4 len behind Divine Thoughts with 128lbs at $11. Before that 5th of 13 at Morphettville 0-68 on June 20 over 6f, on rain affected going, 1.3 len behind Sir Leapalot carrying 121lbs at $12. Unbeaten here and is expected to be in the finish.
2	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 2.75 len at Strathalbyn 0-56 May 17 over 6f defeating Mondello carrying 130lbs at $4. Last start ran last of 12 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ Bm66 on June 27 over 6 ¼f, slow going 21 len behind Nicish carrying 123lbs at $20. Pulled up lame in tougher company latest and gets chance to return to form. 2nd Pick 2 Prodigal Lad Jockey: Connor Murtagh Trainer: Wayne Francis & Glen Kent J: Connor Murtagh T: Wayne Francis & Glen Kent	96	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 2.75 len at Strathalbyn 0-56 May 17 over 6f defeating Mondello carrying 130lbs at $4. Last start ran last of 12 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ Bm66 on June 27 over 6 ¼f, slow going 21 len behind Nicish carrying 123lbs at $20. Pulled up lame in tougher company latest and gets chance to return to form.
6	Most recently 4th of 11 at Bordertown 0-54 on June 28 over 6 ½f, in the wet, 4 len behind Charlesfort with 130lbs at $6. Before that 8th of 14 at Morphettville 4yo+ 0-64 on June 20 over 7 ½f, on a wet track, 6 len behind Nicajon carrying 120lbs at $51. Drawn much better and gets chance to find some form. 3rd Pick 6 Kushan Khanivale Jockey: Jason Holder Trainer: Grant Young J: Jason Holder T: Grant Young	104	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Most recently 4th of 11 at Bordertown 0-54 on June 28 over 6 ½f, in the wet, 4 len behind Charlesfort with 130lbs at $6. Before that 8th of 14 at Morphettville 4yo+ 0-64 on June 20 over 7 ½f, on a wet track, 6 len behind Nicajon carrying 120lbs at $51. Drawn much better and gets chance to find some form.

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