AU - Balaklava - Race 8

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

21.5K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

BAYOU MUSIC (5) showed talent last season when trained in Victoria, and he returns fresh up for the Clarken/Sorby stable with some improving trial form under his belt. He benefits from a 4lbs claim, and at this suitable level, he is the one to beat for us. SUPER LAD (1) was outpaced fresh up in a tougher field at Morphettville 11 days ago after some solid lead-up trial form, and he will be a lot sharper second up. A 4lbs claim will negate the weight rise, and he can have a say in the finish of this race. BRAVE APACHE (6) will be having his first run in this State after following his trainer over from WA. He has had a recent quiet trial and usually comes to hand quickly. Respect him on an each-way basis. HALLIWELL (7) ran a good race for third on a heavy track at Naracoorte nearly 3 weeks ago, and in an even contest she is one of the many top 4 hopes. Callow in the saddle is a nice lead. EMBELLISHER (8) has won here in the past and is worth including in all top 4 combos.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 March 18 over 1m, 4 len behind Hallowed Halls with 122lbs at $3.90. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at Pakenham Bm66 Hcp January 16 over 7f, 2.25 len behind Dollar Chaser carrying 129lbs at $14. Capable of a bold return. 1st Pick 5 Bayou Music Jockey: Jordyn Weatherley Trainer: Will Clarken & Charlotte Sorby J: Jordyn Weatherley T: Will Clarken & Charlotte Sorby	107	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 March 18 over 1m, 4 len behind Hallowed Halls with 122lbs at $3.90. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at Pakenham Bm66 Hcp January 16 over 7f, 2.25 len behind Dollar Chaser carrying 129lbs at $14. Capable of a bold return.
1	Second run back. First-up after four months ran second last of 7 in a Bm74 at Morphettville Parks on September 5 over 5f, slow going 10 len behind Bristler carrying 133lbs at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 9 in a Bm82 at Murray Bridge on March 7 over 7f, 9 len behind Star Sirius carrying 122lbs at $7. Has ability and can lift. 2nd Pick 1 Super Lad Jockey: Sophie Potter Trainer: Chris Bieg J: Sophie Potter T: Chris Bieg	122	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months ran second last of 7 in a Bm74 at Morphettville Parks on September 5 over 5f, slow going 10 len behind Bristler carrying 133lbs at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 9 in a Bm82 at Murray Bridge on March 7 over 7f, 9 len behind Star Sirius carrying 122lbs at $7. Has ability and can lift.
6	Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign second of 16 at Belmont Park Prov Champ Fnl May 23 over 7f, 1.0 len behind Stylin' carrying 118lbs at $12. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3 len win. Albany Mdn November 15 over 5f defeating Calathinite with 128lbs at $8.50. Prefer to see how he returns. 3rd Pick 6 Brave Apache Jockey: Harry Grace Trainer: Indianna Weinert J: Harry Grace T: Indianna Weinert	67	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign second of 16 at Belmont Park Prov Champ Fnl May 23 over 7f, 1.0 len behind Stylin' carrying 118lbs at $12. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3 len win. Albany Mdn November 15 over 5f defeating Calathinite with 128lbs at $8.50. Prefer to see how he returns.

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