AU - Balaklava - Race 7

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

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Turf

HEAVY 8

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Verdict

Tough finish. JE CITY (1) was good fresh then put the writing on the wall last time when on speed and beaten a head. Ready to win and has the claim. Can give a sight again. GALLOPING GURU (3) is a well-travelled galloper who returned off a break here over 6f and flashed home at huge odds to just miss. That has proven a top form race too. Fitter and extra trip a plus. Gets a chance to go close again. UNWIND (12) is building to a win, the latest placing at Bordertown. Wide draw but will be winding up late. LIMBERING (11) is a speedy type who will give a sight with the light weight. LAST WAR (10) has the ability and will also be winding up late.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Strathalbyn Cl1 on June 8 over 5 ½f, slow going 4.5 len behind Miss Sghirripa with 126lbs at $17. Second-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on July 7 over 7f, slow going head behind Gazelle with 125lbs at $31. Ready to win and will take plenty of beating. 1st Pick 1 Je City Jockey: Jemma Gutte Trainer: Kate Halliday J: Jemma Gutte T: Kate Halliday	116	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Strathalbyn Cl1 on June 8 over 5 ½f, slow going 4.5 len behind Miss Sghirripa with 126lbs at $17. Second-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on July 7 over 7f, slow going head behind Gazelle with 125lbs at $31. Ready to win and will take plenty of beating.
3	Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 13 at this track 4yo+ Bm56 on June 26 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.8 len behind Tahnee Territory with 129lbs at $101. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Port Lincoln 0-56 on January 11 over 1 ¹/16m, 7 len behind Super Valentine with 128lbs at $19. Big return here fresh in a top form race and should be tough to stop. 2nd Pick 3 Galloping Guru Jockey: Andrew Stead Trainer: Trevor Montgomerie J: Andrew Stead T: Trevor Montgomerie	138	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 13 at this track 4yo+ Bm56 on June 26 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.8 len behind Tahnee Territory with 129lbs at $101. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Port Lincoln 0-56 on January 11 over 1 ¹/16m, 7 len behind Super Valentine with 128lbs at $19. Big return here fresh in a top form race and should be tough to stop.
12	Third-up today. First-up from last on the turn 6th of 11 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on May 17 over 6f, 4 len behind Prodigal Lad with 121lbs at $21. Second-up 3rd of 11 at Bordertown 0-54 on June 28 over 6 ½f, on heavy track, 3 len behind Charlesfort with 123lbs at $12. Wide draw but will be winding up late. 3rd Pick 12 Unwind Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Kristi Evans J: Non Runner T: Kristi Evans	60	-	-	-	12%	Scratched
Analysis Third-up today. First-up from last on the turn 6th of 11 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on May 17 over 6f, 4 len behind Prodigal Lad with 121lbs at $21. Second-up 3rd of 11 at Bordertown 0-54 on June 28 over 6 ½f, on heavy track, 3 len behind Charlesfort with 123lbs at $12. Wide draw but will be winding up late.

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