AU - Balaklava - Race 6

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

11f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 8

17.4K

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Verdict

Low quality race and sticking with WHATSANAMEGEORGE (2) who put the writing on the wall down at Bordertown last time when runner-up. This looks ideal and a repeat would see him go close. KAILEE'S BOY (3) came through the same race and was well off best, pushing forward early but fading right out. Off a wide draw here but will take up the running and give a sight on best form. Does boast a strong record this course and distance. OVERLOADED (1) was having first run for the new yard and led until the final few bounds of the Port Augusta Cup last time in a brave run. Can give a sight again. CELTIC MALEY (4) is a former Waller galloper who was off a let-up then has had two runs for the new yard. Gets out in trip now and gets chance to show best. SHADOW HAWK (10) rates highly on best form and can bounce back.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Bordertown Bm58 on June 28 over 1 ¼m, on rain affected going, head behind Theodor carrying 126lbs at $3.60. The race before that 7th of 13 at this track 0-56 on June 14 over 1m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Eaglelou carrying 129lbs at $9. Close to a win and gets chance. 1st Pick 2 Whatsanamegeorge Jockey: Todd Pannell Trainer: David Jolly & Justin Potter J: Todd Pannell T: David Jolly & Justin Potter	156	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Bordertown Bm58 on June 28 over 1 ¼m, on rain affected going, head behind Theodor carrying 126lbs at $3.60. The race before that 7th of 13 at this track 0-56 on June 14 over 1m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Eaglelou carrying 129lbs at $9. Close to a win and gets chance.
3	At the latest run ran last of 9 at Bordertown Bm58 on June 28 over 1 ¼m, on a wet track, 12 len behind Theodor carrying 131lbs at $5. Before that won by 1.75 len at Strathalbyn 0-58 June 8 over 1 ¼m on a rain affected track defeating Rikki Rikkardo carrying 127lbs at $12. Mixing form and off a wide gate but does have a good record course and distance. 2nd Pick 3 Kailee's Boy Jockey: Kayla Crowther Trainer: Matthew Seyers J: Kayla Crowther T: Matthew Seyers	92	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis At the latest run ran last of 9 at Bordertown Bm58 on June 28 over 1 ¼m, on a wet track, 12 len behind Theodor carrying 131lbs at $5. Before that won by 1.75 len at Strathalbyn 0-58 June 8 over 1 ¼m on a rain affected track defeating Rikki Rikkardo carrying 127lbs at $12. Mixing form and off a wide gate but does have a good record course and distance.
1	Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 12 at Port Augusta Pt A Cup on July 5 over 1 7/16m, head behind Romans Luck carrying 119lbs at $21. Before that 6th of 10 at Echuca Bm56 on June 23 over 1 5/16m, on rain affected going, 12 len behind Timeonlees with 130lbs at $26. Went close last time. Just missed in the Port Augusta Cup for the new yard and can give a sight again. 3rd Pick 1 Overloaded Jockey: Alyssa Webb Trainer: Brendon Davis J: Alyssa Webb T: Brendon Davis	78	-	-	-	12%	Scratched
Analysis Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 12 at Port Augusta Pt A Cup on July 5 over 1 7/16m, head behind Romans Luck carrying 119lbs at $21. Before that 6th of 10 at Echuca Bm56 on June 23 over 1 5/16m, on rain affected going, 12 len behind Timeonlees with 130lbs at $26. Went close last time. Just missed in the Port Augusta Cup for the new yard and can give a sight again.

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