AU - Bordertown - Race 7

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 7

13.5K

VIEW

Verdict

HOT STRUT (4) was in the money at first two from a spell then raced in town and then narrowly missed the frame in a blanket finish over this trip at Morphettville. Has upside and the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Will prove tough to beat. COOL MAGNUM (3) has been okay when tackling tougher opposition in town. Will find this easier and can cause a big late scare if the pace is genuine. NASHO (1) dropped out quickly in town last time when facing stiffer opposition. Is sure to have come on from that and will appreciate the drop in grade. Expect him to bounce straight to the front and prove tough to run down. AQUAHOLIC (6) hasn't been far away recently including last time out when second over 6f at Mt Gambier. Will be handy despite the tricky draw. One of the better hopes. DUBAI DANCER (2) has been well below her best in her two runs back but is drawn to advantage third-up and should give plenty of cheeky in front.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Last start did the work up front then tired 8th of 13 at Morphettville 0-68 on June 20 over 6f, on rain affected going, 1.75 len behind Sir Leapalot carrying 120lbs at $9. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Mt Gambier Volcano on May 22 over 6f, slow going neck behind Comic Hero with 125lbs at $3.80. Better than that and is one of the major players. 1st Pick 4 Hot Strut Jockey: Campbell Rawiller Trainer: Ron Daniel & Trish Stanbury J: Campbell Rawiller T: Ron Daniel & Trish Stanbury	155	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Last start did the work up front then tired 8th of 13 at Morphettville 0-68 on June 20 over 6f, on rain affected going, 1.75 len behind Sir Leapalot carrying 120lbs at $9. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Mt Gambier Volcano on May 22 over 6f, slow going neck behind Comic Hero with 125lbs at $3.80. Better than that and is one of the major players.
3	Most recently 9th of 13 at Morphettville Bm64 on June 20 over 5 ¼f, on a wet track, 3.5 len behind Babayka with 132lbs at $10. The start before that 6th of 9 at Swan Hill Bm78 on June 5 over 6f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Ka Ying Cheer with 119lbs at $12. In a suitable race and is expected to be in the finish. 2nd Pick 3 Cool Magnum Jockey: Alana Kelly Trainer: John Hickmott & Carrina Riggs J: Alana Kelly T: John Hickmott & Carrina Riggs	145	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Most recently 9th of 13 at Morphettville Bm64 on June 20 over 5 ¼f, on a wet track, 3.5 len behind Babayka with 132lbs at $10. The start before that 6th of 9 at Swan Hill Bm78 on June 5 over 6f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Ka Ying Cheer with 119lbs at $12. In a suitable race and is expected to be in the finish.
1	Second run back. First-up after seven months didn't do much in the run home, ran last of 7 at Murray Bridge Bm84 on June 13 over 5f, slow going 7 len behind Sir Now with 119lbs at $51. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Morphettville Bm82 on August 30 over 6f, slow going 4.5 len behind Cicala with 112lbs at $21. Expect a far better result this time. 3rd Pick 1 Nasho Jockey: Lauren Stojakovic Trainer: Shane & Cassie Oxlade J: Lauren Stojakovic T: Shane & Cassie Oxlade	95	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after seven months didn't do much in the run home, ran last of 7 at Murray Bridge Bm84 on June 13 over 5f, slow going 7 len behind Sir Now with 119lbs at $51. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Morphettville Bm82 on August 30 over 6f, slow going 4.5 len behind Cicala with 112lbs at $21. Expect a far better result this time.

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