AU - Morphettville - Race 8

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

5.2f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

33.9K

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R10

Verdict

BRISTLER (4) comes through the same race after folding late when leading, but his prior form was rock-solid. If he's able to control things in front, he's capable of pinching this. CLARENCE (3) drops back in distance after a month between runs and has kept ticking over with a trial. He'll drift back from the draw and be saved for one late surge. PURFECT LINE (8) profiles well third-up and can improve a few lengths, which would bring him into the finish. YASUKE (2) resumes and has twice scored fresh. Fitter for two hit-outs and gets the chance to take up a handy spot from the low draw. No shock to see him feature.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after eight months won by 2.5 len at Murray Bridge 0-70 January 10 over 5f defeating Arabella Star carrying 122lbs at $8.50. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E 0-66 on February 1 over 6 ¼f, 2.5 len behind Fine Future with 125lbs at $3.80. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Returned in career best form and can go back-to-back. 1st Pick 1 Declared Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: David Jolly & Justin Potter J: Non Runner T: David Jolly & Justin Potter	168	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after eight months won by 2.5 len at Murray Bridge 0-70 January 10 over 5f defeating Arabella Star carrying 122lbs at $8.50. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E 0-66 on February 1 over 6 ¼f, 2.5 len behind Fine Future with 125lbs at $3.80. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Returned in career best form and can go back-to-back.
4	Last start 9th of 12 at Murray Bridge 0-70 on January 10 over 5f, 7 len behind Declared carrying 128lbs at $13. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at this track 1Mw-Ly Bm76 on December 27 over 5 ¼f, 0.8 len behind Skipjack with 120lbs at $4. Certainly worth another chance. 2nd Pick 4 Bristler Jockey: Taylor Johnstone Trainer: Gordon Richards & Damien Moyle J: Taylor Johnstone T: Gordon Richards & Damien Moyle	138	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Last start 9th of 12 at Murray Bridge 0-70 on January 10 over 5f, 7 len behind Declared carrying 128lbs at $13. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at this track 1Mw-Ly Bm76 on December 27 over 5 ¼f, 0.8 len behind Skipjack with 120lbs at $4. Certainly worth another chance.
3	Recent form sound. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 11 at this track Bm64 on December 27 over 6f, 0.6 len behind Thunder Shoc with 137lbs at $8. The race before that 4th of 8 at Gawler Bm76 on December 13 over 6f, 2.75 len behind The Stalker carrying 123lbs at $5.50. Watch for him launching late. 3rd Pick 3 Clarence Jockey: Kayla Crowther Trainer: Will Clarken J: Kayla Crowther T: Will Clarken	179	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 11 at this track Bm64 on December 27 over 6f, 0.6 len behind Thunder Shoc with 137lbs at $8. The race before that 4th of 8 at Gawler Bm76 on December 13 over 6f, 2.75 len behind The Stalker carrying 123lbs at $5.50. Watch for him launching late.

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