AU - Gawler - Race 2

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

17.5K

VIEW

Verdict

OUT ONTARIO (12) is the top pick after a more encouraging fourth at Murray Bdge, beaten two and a half lengths by Katrina's Legacy, and she now has race fitness on her side. The first try around 6f is the obvious new element, but her latest run was a clear step back in the right direction and gives her a genuine winning chance. LITTLE ROCKET (5) brings the sharpest recent finish, having charged into second at this track behind Oasis and edged Artful Maximus in the process, his long maiden record is the reservation, though repeated placings keep him firmly in play. Each-way. ARTFUL MAXIMUS (1) was a well-supported favourite in that same race and closed into third despite doing a few things wrong, so he is entitled to improve second-up. KHORASAN (10) has been consistent through the campaign, was second at Strathalbyn last start, and the Kayla Crowther booking adds weight to her claims despite a modest record around 6f. In the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
12	Worked home evenly for fourth at Murray Bdge last start, beaten two and a half lengths by Katrina's Legacy, and that gives her a much better platform than the Morphettville ninth two back. First go at 6f, but this looks her chance. 1st Pick 12 Out Ontario Jockey: Caitlin Tootell Trainer: George Karayannis J: Caitlin Tootell T: George Karayannis	75	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Worked home evenly for fourth at Murray Bdge last start, beaten two and a half lengths by Katrina's Legacy, and that gives her a much better platform than the Morphettville ninth two back. First go at 6f, but this looks her chance.
5	Produced the strongest recent local line when second at this track behind Oasis, beaten a neck after finishing strongly from the rear despite being unwanted in the market. That run also had him ahead of Artful Maximus. His previous effort over 7 ½f at this venue was plain, but he has placed five times overall and three times around 6f. Still a maiden, but his 6f placing record makes him a key chance. 2nd Pick 5 Little Rocket Jockey: Taylor Johnstone Trainer: Darryl Hewitt J: Taylor Johnstone T: Darryl Hewitt	145	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Produced the strongest recent local line when second at this track behind Oasis, beaten a neck after finishing strongly from the rear despite being unwanted in the market. That run also had him ahead of Artful Maximus. His previous effort over 7 ½f at this venue was plain, but he has placed five times overall and three times around 6f. Still a maiden, but his 6f placing record makes him a key chance.
1	Placed first-up at this track when third behind Oasis, beaten a length as a well-supported favourite after settling back and closing nicely. He did race keenly and laid in, so there was still room to do things better. The prior fourth on heavy ground at this venue was sound enough, and two placings from three tries around 6f support the distance. Wide draw is the query, but he rates highly. 3rd Pick 1 Artful Maximus Jockey: Connor Murtagh Trainer: Sarah Rutten J: Connor Murtagh T: Sarah Rutten	191	-	-	-	39%	8/5
Analysis Placed first-up at this track when third behind Oasis, beaten a length as a well-supported favourite after settling back and closing nicely. He did race keenly and laid in, so there was still room to do things better. The prior fourth on heavy ground at this venue was sound enough, and two placings from three tries around 6f support the distance. Wide draw is the query, but he rates highly.

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