AU - Morphettville - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

33.6K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

YELLOWJACKET (12) has savaged the line in her two runs over the border and looks ready to peak. Will likely get back from the wide draw and be saved for one last crack at them. Leading player. CATHAY EXPRESS (7) debuts for the Bain & Taylor yard as an Alabama Express filly out of Cathay. Has a Morphettville jumpout placing to her name and looks set for a bright start. KOCIAN (10) is a King's Legacy filly out of Majestic Faith making her debut. Trial winner last time and fitter for the experience. No shock if she fires first-up. ORLOVA (11) resumes for the Clarken & Macgillivray team and has clearly come on during the break, winning a Murray Bridge trial. Can play a major role fresh. DIRTY OLD TOWN (8) is knocking on the door after two consecutive placings. Peaking now and firmly among the chances.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
12	Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 5f, slow going 0.5 len behind Jenni The Ninja with 126lbs at $3.90. Second-up 6th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Karren with 126lbs at $5.50. Can bounce back. 1st Pick 12 Yellowjacket Jockey: Jacob Opperman Trainer: Phillip Stokes J: Jacob Opperman T: Phillip Stokes	205	-	-	-	45%	5/4
Analysis Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 5f, slow going 0.5 len behind Jenni The Ninja with 126lbs at $3.90. Second-up 6th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Karren with 126lbs at $5.50. Can bounce back.
7	Three-year-old filly making debut by Alabama Express out of Cathay. Runner-up in a Morphettville jump-out on December 16. Showing promise leading into this, placing in a Oakbank trial before placing in a jump-out at Morphettville most recently. 2nd Pick 7 Cathay Express Jockey: Taylor Johnstone Trainer: Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor J: Taylor Johnstone T: Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor	87	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Three-year-old filly making debut by Alabama Express out of Cathay. Runner-up in a Morphettville jump-out on December 16. Showing promise leading into this, placing in a Oakbank trial before placing in a jump-out at Morphettville most recently.
10	Richard & Chantelle Jolly trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Winner of her most recent trial. Inside barrier will assist chances. Makes debut on home track, 3rd Pick 10 Kocian Jockey: Caitlyn Munro Trainer: Richard & Chantelle Jolly J: Caitlyn Munro T: Richard & Chantelle Jolly	68	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Richard & Chantelle Jolly trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Winner of her most recent trial. Inside barrier will assist chances. Makes debut on home track,

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