AU - Morphettville - Race 3

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

5.2f

Unknown

Turf

GOOD 4

36.9K

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Verdict

VINTAGE STAR (6) is edging closer to a breakthrough, with placings at his last two runs. Peaking now and dropping back to a winning trip, he looks well placed to finally get the job done. BRISTLER (7) disappointed last time but had rediscovered some of his best form prior. From the inside alley he should bounce straight to the front and prove very tough to reel in. HOWL (4) has built nicely into this preparation and is going better than his form suggests. If he's close enough at the turn, he can cause a scare late. SKIPJACK (3) resumes for the Stokes camp and is a noted fresh performer. Loves this journey and has jumped out well in readiness. No reason he can't play a major role. THE GREAT BABY (1) didn't fire fresh but is capable of a much stronger showing with that run under his belt. Has been kept fresh and can improve sharply.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Gawler Nmw-Ly Bm72 on December 13 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Three Rings with 127lbs at $4.20. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Morphettville Parks Bm74 on November 29 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Mintulee carrying 125lbs at $4.60. Worth plenty of thought. 1st Pick 6 Vintage Star Jockey: Connor Murtagh Trainer: Richard & Chantelle Jolly J: Connor Murtagh T: Richard & Chantelle Jolly	193	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Gawler Nmw-Ly Bm72 on December 13 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Three Rings with 127lbs at $4.20. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Morphettville Parks Bm74 on November 29 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Mintulee carrying 125lbs at $4.60. Worth plenty of thought.
7	Most recently 5th of 9 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm68 on December 6 over 5f, 2.5 len behind Winning Revolution carrying 129lbs at $2.50. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Morphettville Parks Bm74 on November 29 over 5f, head behind Mintulee carrying 121lbs at $5.50. Hard to beat on his best form. 2nd Pick 7 Bristler Jockey: Kayla Crowther Trainer: Gordon Richards & Damien Moyle J: Kayla Crowther T: Gordon Richards & Damien Moyle	152	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Most recently 5th of 9 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm68 on December 6 over 5f, 2.5 len behind Winning Revolution carrying 129lbs at $2.50. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Morphettville Parks Bm74 on November 29 over 5f, head behind Mintulee carrying 121lbs at $5.50. Hard to beat on his best form.
4	Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 7 at Gawler Nmw-Ly Bm72 on December 13 over 6f, 4 len behind Three Rings carrying 122lbs at $13. The run before that ran on from midfield, 3rd of 15 at this track Riziz Bm68 on November 22 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.6 len behind Ginger Sinner carrying 127lbs at $18. Strong contender on best form. 3rd Pick 4 Howl Jockey: Jason Holder Trainer: Tracy Cox J: Jason Holder T: Tracy Cox	141	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 7 at Gawler Nmw-Ly Bm72 on December 13 over 6f, 4 len behind Three Rings carrying 122lbs at $13. The run before that ran on from midfield, 3rd of 15 at this track Riziz Bm68 on November 22 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.6 len behind Ginger Sinner carrying 127lbs at $18. Strong contender on best form.

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