AU - Gawler - Race 7

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

ZARKANA (4) resumes and while she hasn't won for some time, she clearly has ability. Horror draws left her with too much to do last prep, but she gets the chance to settle closer here. The trip may be short of her best, yet her lead-up work suggests she can fire fresh. ROB THE BANK (1) was a determined winner here fresh before failing in town last start. Back to a winning track and reunited with Murtagh, he can bounce back sharply. ARTFUL TAWNY (2) was plain first-up after a long break but should have tightened up and can show much more this time. BOLTED IN (5) is a proven three-time winner at the journey and gets in well with the claim. Worth keeping safe.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Morphettville 4yo+ 0-64 July 26 over 7 ½f, on rain affected going, 2.75 len behind Big Sue carrying 125lbs at $5.50. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Balaklava Bm58 April 16 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Sharendipity with 128lbs at $4. Looks all set for a bright return. 1st Pick 4 Zarkana Jockey: Kayla Crowther Trainer: Wayne Francis & Glen Kent J: Kayla Crowther T: Wayne Francis & Glen Kent	131	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Morphettville 4yo+ 0-64 July 26 over 7 ½f, on rain affected going, 2.75 len behind Big Sue carrying 125lbs at $5.50. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Balaklava Bm58 April 16 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Sharendipity with 128lbs at $4. Looks all set for a bright return.
7	Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 15 at Morphettville F&M Bm62 on November 4 over 6f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Startide with 128lbs at $9. The race before that won by 1.75 len at this track 0-56 October 6 over 6f defeating Six Stars carrying 126lbs at $3.20. Better suited back to this grade. 2nd Pick 7 Trantoro Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Stuart Gower J: Non Runner T: Stuart Gower	138	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 15 at Morphettville F&M Bm62 on November 4 over 6f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Startide with 128lbs at $9. The race before that won by 1.75 len at this track 0-56 October 6 over 6f defeating Six Stars carrying 126lbs at $3.20. Better suited back to this grade.
1	Third-up today. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track Cl2 October 6 over 5 ½f defeating There Goes My Hero carrying 129lbs at $8.50. Second-up sat on the pace before fading to run last of 11 at Morphettville Cg&E Bm62 on November 4 over 6f, slow going 10 len behind Conni Island carrying 133lbs at $26. Has ability and can do much better. 3rd Pick 1 Rob The Bank Jockey: Connor Murtagh Trainer: Shane & Cassie Oxlade J: Connor Murtagh T: Shane & Cassie Oxlade	122	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track Cl2 October 6 over 5 ½f defeating There Goes My Hero carrying 129lbs at $8.50. Second-up sat on the pace before fading to run last of 11 at Morphettville Cg&E Bm62 on November 4 over 6f, slow going 10 len behind Conni Island carrying 133lbs at $26. Has ability and can do much better.

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