AU - Gawler - Race 6

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

8.5f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

17.5K

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Verdict

CALLISTEMON (3) earns top billing off a sharp Swan Hill third, beaten just over half a length after giving a strong sight over 1m. She rises from country grade into a stronger assignment and is yet to win at around this trip, but the quick back-up suits and her best recent form reads well enough. Key runner. EMPIRESTATEOFMIND (4) comes through the key local reference, finishing second to Win To Retire in a BM56 at this track after covering ground, and his one start at the distance produced a placing. The class rise is the reservation, but he is holding his form. MR RIBTICKLER (1) was dominant winning a Mdn here by three lengths as a short-priced favourite and has Rochelle Milnes back aboard, though he now has to prove that form in BM60 company over further. WIN TO RETIRE (6) is the proven track-and-trip runner, having beaten Empirestateofmind here last start in BM56 grade, and her consistency keeps her right in the mix despite the rise in grade.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Comes here on the quick back-up after a brave third at Swan Hill, beaten just over half a length by Habitual after leading and only being caught late. That was a good response to a plain BM64 run at Morphettville where she was favourite but covered ground and made no impression. Despite the stronger task, she looks the one to beat. 1st Pick 3 Callistemon Jockey: Stacey Metcalfe Trainer: Cindy Brander J: Stacey Metcalfe T: Cindy Brander	127	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Comes here on the quick back-up after a brave third at Swan Hill, beaten just over half a length by Habitual after leading and only being caught late. That was a good response to a plain BM64 run at Morphettville where she was favourite but covered ground and made no impression. Despite the stronger task, she looks the one to beat.
4	Put himself right into the race with a good second in a BM56 at this track, beaten a length by Win To Retire after covering ground and laying in late. His previous fifth in a Class 1 over 1 5/16m here was only fair, but he has placed at this distance and is rated highly on time figures. The class rise is there, but he can win. 2nd Pick 4 Empirestateofmind Jockey: Ben Price Trainer: Travis Doudle J: Ben Price T: Travis Doudle	104	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Put himself right into the race with a good second in a BM56 at this track, beaten a length by Win To Retire after covering ground and laying in late. His previous fifth in a Class 1 over 1 5/16m here was only fair, but he has placed at this distance and is rated highly on time figures. The class rise is there, but he can win.
1	Made the expected breakthrough as a dominant odds-on favourite in a Mdn over 7 ½f at this track, sitting handy before putting three lengths on Mizzen Jib. He had been solid here on soft ground the start prior when third, beaten just over half a length after racing wide. The longer trip is the query, but he brings a strong profile. 3rd Pick 1 Mr Ribtickler Jockey: Rochelle Milnes Trainer: Kristi Evans J: Rochelle Milnes T: Kristi Evans	112	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Made the expected breakthrough as a dominant odds-on favourite in a Mdn over 7 ½f at this track, sitting handy before putting three lengths on Mizzen Jib. He had been solid here on soft ground the start prior when third, beaten just over half a length after racing wide. The longer trip is the query, but he brings a strong profile.

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