AU - Morphettville - Race 2

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

12.4f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

GRINZINGER BISHOP (2) was dominant at Gawler last time, leading throughout and never letting them in. Has the pace to offset the wide alley and looks set to give another bold sight over the longer trip. Expect him to take plenty of catching again. FOX GEM (3) chased hard behind Grinzinger Bishop last start and stuck on gamely. Meets the winner better at the weights this time and is ready to peak over a proven winning trip. THINKINGNINTYNINE (7) has tactical speed and should roll forward again, giving himself every chance. On the quick back-up and will be in this for a long way. HARLEY'N'ROSE (8) improved sharply last time when stepping up in trip. Open to further progress and is among the winning hopes. KIRKLISTON BLU (4) doesn't win often but is consistently around the mark. Only needs to hold his form to be right in the finish.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 2.25 len at Gawler Bm78 December 13 over 1 5/16m defeating Yuri Royale with 114lbs at $5.50. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm80 on December 6 over 1 ½m, 0.5 len behind Eventually with 117lbs at $9. Does rise 14lbs on that win, but still looks a solid chance. 1st Pick 2 Grinzinger Bishop Jockey: Caitlin Tootell Trainer: Kym Healy J: Caitlin Tootell T: Kym Healy	121	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 2.25 len at Gawler Bm78 December 13 over 1 5/16m defeating Yuri Royale with 114lbs at $5.50. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm80 on December 6 over 1 ½m, 0.5 len behind Eventually with 117lbs at $9. Does rise 14lbs on that win, but still looks a solid chance.
3	Most recently 5th of 9 at Gawler Bm78 on December 13 over 1 5/16m, 3 len behind Grinzinger Bishop carrying 117lbs at $5.50. The race before that 7th of 11 at this track Bm70 on November 22 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Oxford Blue with 129lbs at $8.50. Can improve on the latest effort and is a key runner. 2nd Pick 3 Fox Gem Jockey: Jason Holder Trainer: John Macmillan J: Jason Holder T: John Macmillan	97	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Most recently 5th of 9 at Gawler Bm78 on December 13 over 1 5/16m, 3 len behind Grinzinger Bishop carrying 117lbs at $5.50. The race before that 7th of 11 at this track Bm70 on November 22 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Oxford Blue with 129lbs at $8.50. Can improve on the latest effort and is a key runner.
7	Form hard to fault. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Murray Bridge Bm70 on December 20 over 1m, 1.0 len behind Falaise carrying 114lbs at $9. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Balaklava Bm58 on December 3 over 1m, 0.9 len behind Sandpiper with 130lbs at $4.40. Going well and expected to go well again. 3rd Pick 7 Thinkingnintynine Jockey: Will Price Trainer: Travis Doudle J: Will Price T: Travis Doudle	119	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Murray Bridge Bm70 on December 20 over 1m, 1.0 len behind Falaise carrying 114lbs at $9. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Balaklava Bm58 on December 3 over 1m, 0.9 len behind Sandpiper with 130lbs at $4.40. Going well and expected to go well again.

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