AU - Morphettville - Race 8

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

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Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

LIGHT THE NIGHT (9) has been racing well, and he was very brave when finishing fifth in better company at Murray Bridge 3 weeks ago. He is likely to settle back again from another wide draw, but he welcomes back Jason Holder to the saddle, replacing an apprentice, and can bounce straight back into the money. On top for us. FROM THE BLOCK (8) worked hard to find the front from a wide draw here last week, and kept on fighting gamely to finish fourth by less than a length. He has a superior draw this time, and will take plenty of pegging back again. CICALA (7) drops back in trip from a game run for seventh in the Murray Bridge Cup 3 weeks ago over 1m. The tempo here is likely to be genuine, so watch for this mare late, as she can have the last say. LIKE A DRIFTER (6) is a very progressive gelding who rushed through the grades last season. He has been tuned up with a couple of trials, and is ready to rumble fresh. THE STALKER (3) won in open class last time out. Stick with him.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Most recently 5th of 13 in a Hcp at Murray Bridge on October 3 over 6f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind The Stalker with 112lbs at $6.50. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 in a Bm78 at Morphettville Parks on September 19 over 6 ¼f, 0.7 len behind The Cosmic One carrying 127lbs at $2.35. Should be at his top now and is among the leading chances. 1st Pick 9 Light The Night Jockey: Jason Holder Trainer: Andrew Gluyas J: Jason Holder T: Andrew Gluyas	132	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Most recently 5th of 13 in a Hcp at Murray Bridge on October 3 over 6f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind The Stalker with 112lbs at $6.50. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 in a Bm78 at Morphettville Parks on September 19 over 6 ¼f, 0.7 len behind The Cosmic One carrying 127lbs at $2.35. Should be at his top now and is among the leading chances.
8	Racing well recently. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 16 in a Bm70 at this track on October 17 over 6f, 0.7 len behind Anotherhouse carrying 134lbs at $9.50. The race before that won by a long-neck in a Bm68 at Murray Bridge on September 26 over 6f defeating Midlife Crisis with 136lbs at $3.40. Leading prospect. 2nd Pick 8 From The Block Jockey: Connor Murtagh Trainer: Sarah Rutten J: Connor Murtagh T: Sarah Rutten	119	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 16 in a Bm70 at this track on October 17 over 6f, 0.7 len behind Anotherhouse carrying 134lbs at $9.50. The race before that won by a long-neck in a Bm68 at Murray Bridge on September 26 over 6f defeating Midlife Crisis with 136lbs at $3.40. Leading prospect.
7	Last start 7th of 15 in the LR Murray Bridge Gold Cup on October 3 over 1m, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind St Lawrence carrying 119lbs at $5.50. The run before that 4th of 16 in the LR Balaklava Cup on September 16 over 1m, 1.3 len behind Sav On Ice carrying 119lbs at $3.30. Can return to form. 3rd Pick 7 Cicala Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Will Clarken & Charlotte Sorby J: Non Runner T: Will Clarken & Charlotte Sorby	190	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Last start 7th of 15 in the LR Murray Bridge Gold Cup on October 3 over 1m, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind St Lawrence carrying 119lbs at $5.50. The run before that 4th of 16 in the LR Balaklava Cup on September 16 over 1m, 1.3 len behind Sav On Ice carrying 119lbs at $3.30. Can return to form.

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