AU - Morphettville - Race 8

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

5.5f

OPEN

Turf

GOOD 4

83.7K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

We had to wait a week but suspect it'll all be worth it. SIR NOW (4) hasn't landed a blow this prep but is absolutely humming along. He was beaten only a neck last start despite being 7 weeks between runs, and the return to the trials since will have topped him off beautifully. He's cherry-ripe now and ready to get his just deserts. KLABEL (1) was beaten 2L in this race last year by Prairie Flower but arrives in top order after winning the key lead-up, edging out Watchme Win in the Christmas Handicap. Drawn sticky but should be right in the thick of it. Last year's winner PRAIRIE FLOWER (9) knows what it takes and is sure to be launching late once more. Tick-over trial has her ready to fire. SGHIRRIPA (2) hasn't shown his best this campaign but has his share of ability. He drops back to his pet trip after 63 days and is a five-time winner at the track. Dismissing him would be dangerous. GREAT MAXIMUS (5) will be hoping for a hot tempo so he can launch late.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	At the latest run made ground from midfield, 2nd of 7 at Murray Bridge Bm82 on January 10 over 5 ½f, neck behind Enuff Seduction with 136lbs at $2.70. The race before that from last on the turn 8th of 10 at this track Gytrash on November 22 over 6f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Chicago Storm carrying 125lbs at $4. Ready to put it all together and earn his just deserts. 1st Pick 4 Sir Now Jockey: Connor Murtagh Trainer: Darryl Hewitt J: Connor Murtagh T: Darryl Hewitt	150	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis At the latest run made ground from midfield, 2nd of 7 at Murray Bridge Bm82 on January 10 over 5 ½f, neck behind Enuff Seduction with 136lbs at $2.70. The race before that from last on the turn 8th of 10 at this track Gytrash on November 22 over 6f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Chicago Storm carrying 125lbs at $4. Ready to put it all together and earn his just deserts.
1	Recent form sound. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start won by a nose at this track LR Xmas Hcp December 27 over 6f defeating Watchme Win carrying 127lbs at $9. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Ballarat Bm100 on December 6 over 5 ½f, slow going 2.25 len behind South Of India carrying 129lbs at $12. Won the key lead-up and is certainly worth following up. 2nd Pick 1 Klabel Jockey: Jake Toeroek Trainer: Richard & Chantelle Jolly J: Jake Toeroek T: Richard & Chantelle Jolly	154	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start won by a nose at this track LR Xmas Hcp December 27 over 6f defeating Watchme Win carrying 127lbs at $9. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Ballarat Bm100 on December 6 over 5 ½f, slow going 2.25 len behind South Of India carrying 129lbs at $12. Won the key lead-up and is certainly worth following up.
9	Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track in the LR Xmas Hcp on December 27 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Klabel carrying 125lbs at $4.40. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Caulfield in the LR Doveton Stks on November 29 over 5 ½f, slow going neck behind Aviatress with 119lbs at $12. Won it last year and is ticking along nicely. 3rd Pick 9 Prairie Flower Jockey: Kayla Crowther Trainer: Will Clarken J: Kayla Crowther T: Will Clarken	155	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track in the LR Xmas Hcp on December 27 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Klabel carrying 125lbs at $4.40. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Caulfield in the LR Doveton Stks on November 29 over 5 ½f, slow going neck behind Aviatress with 119lbs at $12. Won it last year and is ticking along nicely.

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