AU - Morphettville - Race 1

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

34.9K

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R10

R11

Verdict

TORPEDOES (7) has progressed the right way in his past two and looks to be hitting peak fitness now. The blinkers going on should really switch him on, and if he finds the front, he'll be very hard to reel in. CATHAY EXPRESS (10) made strong late inroads at Murray Bridge after spotting them a big start. The rise in trip suits perfectly, though he'll likely drift back again from the draw and be produced late. PRETTY PERKY (11) her run here two back is right up to the mark. Opperman's booking from a soft draw is a positive, and she's capable of bouncing back. BELONGTOJILL (8) was narrowly denied fresh before a flatter effort last start, but third-up she can rebound. Worth including in the minors.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Dirty Old Town carrying 125lbs at $6. Before that led but faded 2nd of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 27 over 6f, 3 len behind Yellowjacket carrying 127lbs at $8. All set to open his account. 1st Pick 7 Torpedoes Jockey: Todd Pannell Trainer: Michael Hickmott J: Todd Pannell T: Michael Hickmott	178	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Dirty Old Town carrying 125lbs at $6. Before that led but faded 2nd of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 27 over 6f, 3 len behind Yellowjacket carrying 127lbs at $8. All set to open his account.
10	Having third race start. At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 27 over 6f, 3 len behind Yellowjacket with 119lbs at $6.50. Second-up 4th of 11 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 10 over 5 ½f, 0.9 len behind Oie De Toulouse carrying 117lbs at $4.60. Shapes as a key runner. 2nd Pick 10 Cathay Express Jockey: Taylor Johnstone Trainer: Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor J: Taylor Johnstone T: Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor	179	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Having third race start. At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 27 over 6f, 3 len behind Yellowjacket with 119lbs at $6.50. Second-up 4th of 11 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 10 over 5 ½f, 0.9 len behind Oie De Toulouse carrying 117lbs at $4.60. Shapes as a key runner.
11	Most recently 6th of 9 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 5 ½f, 6 len behind Harbour City carrying 120lbs at $3.80. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 27 over 6f, 2 len behind Regal Ripper with 119lbs at $5.50. Finds a nice race this time and is expected to go very well. 3rd Pick 11 Pretty Perky Jockey: Jacob Opperman Trainer: Andrew Gluyas J: Jacob Opperman T: Andrew Gluyas	122	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Most recently 6th of 9 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 5 ½f, 6 len behind Harbour City carrying 120lbs at $3.80. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 27 over 6f, 2 len behind Regal Ripper with 119lbs at $5.50. Finds a nice race this time and is expected to go very well.

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