AU - Morphettville - Race 3

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

5.5f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

49.3K

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Verdict

VANDAROSS (4) stalked the pace then went home a little too well to collect his maiden win last start over this distance at Gawler. Big step up in grade today but he is progressing in good style this prep. Worth following on the eight-day back-up. CZECH OUT (1) is as honest as they come. Shouldered 60kgs last time out but was too strong in a BM66 over this course and distance. This looks no harder so from the inside gate he gets every chance to add to his burgeoning record. REBEL TUESDAY (3) appreciated the drop in grade when beaten just 0.7 lengths by Czech Out here at this trip a fortnight ago. Meets him 2.5kgs better which could easily see the result reversed. INHABIT (7) led for the judge but couldn't hold out Czech Out and Rebel Tuesday here last time. Genuine filly who will give backers a great sight. FAST FOOD (5) clocked in fourth in the Czech Out race after showing pace. Has only raced twice so he has more improvement to come than the key rivals.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on October 3 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.7 len behind Yourworstnightmare carrying 123lbs at $11. Last start favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 0.7 len in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Gawler on October 23 over 5 ½f defeating Farnace with 127lbs at $1.70. Has taken a while to hit his straps but can go on with it now. 1st Pick 4 Vandaross Jockey: Jacob Opperman Trainer: Matthew Seyers J: Jacob Opperman T: Matthew Seyers	135	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on October 3 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.7 len behind Yourworstnightmare carrying 123lbs at $11. Last start favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 0.7 len in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Gawler on October 23 over 5 ½f defeating Farnace with 127lbs at $1.70. Has taken a while to hit his straps but can go on with it now.
1	At the latest run favourite, came from midfield and won by 0.7 len in a 3yo Bm66 at this track on October 17 over 5 ½f defeating Rebel Tuesday carrying 132lbs at $2.50. The run before that 2nd of 7 in a 3yo Cl1 at this track on October 10 over 5 ¼f, 1.75 len behind Ole Go carrying 132lbs at $15. Draws the fence and is a big chance to win again. 2nd Pick 1 Czech Out Jockey: Taylor Johnstone Trainer: Gordon Richards & Damien Moyle J: Taylor Johnstone T: Gordon Richards & Damien Moyle	164	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis At the latest run favourite, came from midfield and won by 0.7 len in a 3yo Bm66 at this track on October 17 over 5 ½f defeating Rebel Tuesday carrying 132lbs at $2.50. The run before that 2nd of 7 in a 3yo Cl1 at this track on October 10 over 5 ¼f, 1.75 len behind Ole Go carrying 132lbs at $15. Draws the fence and is a big chance to win again.
3	Most recently 2nd in a small field in a 3yo Bm66 at this track on October 17 over 5 ½f, 0.7 len behind Czech Out carrying 132lbs at $3.10. Before that 7th of 10 in the G2 Thousand Guineas Prelude at Caulfield on September 19 over 7f, 6 len behind Icelady with 126lbs at $21. One of the major players. 3rd Pick 3 Rebel Tuesday Jockey: Noel Callow Trainer: Phillip & Tommy Stokes J: Noel Callow T: Phillip & Tommy Stokes	191	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Most recently 2nd in a small field in a 3yo Bm66 at this track on October 17 over 5 ½f, 0.7 len behind Czech Out carrying 132lbs at $3.10. Before that 7th of 10 in the G2 Thousand Guineas Prelude at Caulfield on September 19 over 7f, 6 len behind Icelady with 126lbs at $21. One of the major players.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Rabbit

Also known as a pacemaker; this is a horse with no expected chance of winning but is used to prompt a quick pace on the front end of the race to the benefit of a stablemate who is a closer.

Also Eligible

A horse that is entered but does not draw into the body of the field due to too many entries, and thus is not permitted to start unless there are enough scratches to shrink the field size.

Firm

A dry turf course, equal to a ‘fast’ dirt track.