AU - Morphettville - Race 9

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

38.7K

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Verdict

VIOLET LOVEBUG (13) opened this prep in a tougher race last start and did a good job to be beaten just 2.1 lengths over 5 ¼f at this track. Carries just 2kgs more after the claim in this easier race. The one to beat second-up out to this more favourable journey. RICHE D'AMOUR (12) regularly misses the kick so he is his own worst enemy. Up to his old tricks here last start but passed half the field in the straight in a similar race to this. Capable of a big finish off the back of a strong gallop, GOLDEN CLOUD (4) has been relentless this prep, racking up a third win three weeks ago when he powered home from well back to get the prize over this distance. Getting up in the weights but is very difficult to knock. INEXORABLE (5) produced an eye-catcher first-up and from a better gate today can feature prominently.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
13	Second-up. First-up after eight months 6th of 13 in a Bm80 at this track on October 17 over 5 ¼f, 2 len behind Mt Niseko carrying 119lbs at $5. Previously second-up ran second last in a small field in a 3yo Bm64 at Morphettville Parks on December 26 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Breakfast carrying 132lbs at $2.20. Fitter and is expected to do much better. 1st Pick 13 Violet Lovebug Jockey: Shayleigh Ingelse Trainer: Travis Doudle J: Shayleigh Ingelse T: Travis Doudle	110	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after eight months 6th of 13 in a Bm80 at this track on October 17 over 5 ¼f, 2 len behind Mt Niseko carrying 119lbs at $5. Previously second-up ran second last in a small field in a 3yo Bm64 at Morphettville Parks on December 26 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Breakfast carrying 132lbs at $2.20. Fitter and is expected to do much better.
12	At the latest run got back early 8th of 16 in a Bm70 at this track on October 17 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Anotherhouse carrying 131lbs at $19. The race before that 6th of 13 in a Hcp at Murray Bridge on October 3 over 6f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind The Stalker carrying 119lbs at $13. Gets a long way back so the anticipated hot tempo will help. 2nd Pick 12 Riche D'amour Jockey: Connor Murtagh Trainer: Roslyn Day J: Connor Murtagh T: Roslyn Day	123	-	-	-	10%
Analysis At the latest run got back early 8th of 16 in a Bm70 at this track on October 17 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Anotherhouse carrying 131lbs at $19. The race before that 6th of 13 in a Hcp at Murray Bridge on October 3 over 6f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind The Stalker carrying 119lbs at $13. Gets a long way back so the anticipated hot tempo will help.
4	Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 0.7 len in a Cl2 at this track on October 10 over 6f defeating Olivia Marie with 129lbs at $5. Before that settled well back, won by 1.5 len in a Cl2 at Murray Bridge on September 26 over 6f defeating Brimarvi Rosemarie with 126lbs at $4.60. Very smart and is a leading player again. 3rd Pick 4 Golden Cloud Jockey: Jake Toeroek Trainer: David Jolly & Justin Potter J: Jake Toeroek T: David Jolly & Justin Potter	165	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 0.7 len in a Cl2 at this track on October 10 over 6f defeating Olivia Marie with 129lbs at $5. Before that settled well back, won by 1.5 len in a Cl2 at Murray Bridge on September 26 over 6f defeating Brimarvi Rosemarie with 126lbs at $4.60. Very smart and is a leading player again.

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Bute

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