AU - Bordertown - Race 8

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

9.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 7

13.5K

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Verdict

UNITED LEGEND (8) ran a better race and finished half a length away in fourth last time out over 1 ?m at Balaklava after being in the firing line on the turn. Has the ability to figure prominently. RIKKI RIKKARDO (12) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race last time out, finishing second and beaten only 1.75 lengths over 1 ¼m at Strathalbyn. Perfectly placed and is sure to play a major role. MANGIONE (2) finished 2.2 lengths away from the winner last time at Casterton on a soft track and drops in the weights. Should be prominent from the outset. One of the main contenders. NEVRA QUEEN (11) showed early speed from a good draw and led until entering the straight last start, eventually holding on for second and beaten 1.5 lengths over 1m at Moe. Strong top-three prospect. THEODOR (3) was very impressive two back when leading all the way at Balaklava. Less effective last time in town but he can't be forgotten.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Most recently 4th of 13 at Balaklava 0-56 on June 14 over 1m, slow going 0.5 len behind Eaglelou with 132lbs at $6.50. The start before that 6th of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-58 on June 8 over 1 ¼m, slow going 6 len behind Kailee's Boy carrying 132lbs at $5.50. Expected to be very competitive. 1st Pick 8 United Legend Jockey: Harry Grace Trainer: Matthew Seyers J: Harry Grace T: Matthew Seyers	113	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Most recently 4th of 13 at Balaklava 0-56 on June 14 over 1m, slow going 0.5 len behind Eaglelou with 132lbs at $6.50. The start before that 6th of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-58 on June 8 over 1 ¼m, slow going 6 len behind Kailee's Boy carrying 132lbs at $5.50. Expected to be very competitive.
12	Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-58 on June 8 over 1 ¼m, slow going 1.75 len behind Kailee's Boy with 126lbs at $3.80. The start before that 4th of 12 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on May 17 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Affaire Vue with 128lbs at $8. Better placed and expected to measure up. 2nd Pick 12 Rikki Rikkardo Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Andrew Clarken J: Non Runner T: Andrew Clarken	88	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-58 on June 8 over 1 ¼m, slow going 1.75 len behind Kailee's Boy with 126lbs at $3.80. The start before that 4th of 12 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on May 17 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Affaire Vue with 128lbs at $8. Better placed and expected to measure up.
2	Form hard to fault. Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Casterton Bm62 on May 17 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Ghemme with 153lbs at $4.80. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Donald 0-62 on May 2 over 1m, 1.0 len behind Patsy's Star with 131lbs at $11. Looks all set to run well again. 3rd Pick 2 Mangione Jockey: Cian Macredmond Trainer: Nell Carter J: Cian Macredmond T: Nell Carter	95	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Casterton Bm62 on May 17 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Ghemme with 153lbs at $4.80. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Donald 0-62 on May 2 over 1m, 1.0 len behind Patsy's Star with 131lbs at $11. Looks all set to run well again.

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