AU - Mount Gambier - Race 2

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

DRUMLARGEN (1) finds the maiden win elusive but again showed good early dash at the latest and led for most of the way before fading to finish fourth at Edenhope. Peak fitness now and is sure to take catching. TAAJWAR (6) finds it tough to get off the mark but did show some glimpses earlier in the prep when finding the line with a bit of purpose. Freshened with 47 days and looks better placed back out to this trip. Will have something to run down. JAMAICA STAR (9) is a four-year-old mare by Barbados on debut for the Darryl Dodson stable. Readied with two jump-outs and gets a key booking in Crowther. Finds a thin race to kick things off. XIGUOUS EQUUS (4) is a five-year-old gelding who is having his first run for the Stephen Lenehan barn. May need the run off a 328-day break but strips fitter for a jump-out and doesn't strike a deep contest.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Edenhope Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Popthebubbly carrying 131lbs at $5.50. Before that 2nd of 10 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 6f, nose behind Bel Hotesse with 128lbs at $3.10. Terrific chance to return to form. 1st Pick 1 Drumlargen Jockey: Dom Tourneur Trainer: Craig Stewart J: Dom Tourneur T: Craig Stewart	175	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Edenhope Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Popthebubbly carrying 131lbs at $5.50. Before that 2nd of 10 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 6f, nose behind Bel Hotesse with 128lbs at $3.10. Terrific chance to return to form.
6	Comes off a 47 day let-up. Last start got back early 4th of 8 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 25 over 4 ½f, 4.5 len behind Gatsby Crown with 125lbs at $8.50. Before that 11th of 13 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Dirty Old Town carrying 121lbs at $41. Has been racing well. Hard to fault if at his best. 2nd Pick 6 Taajwar Jockey: Teagan Voorham Trainer: Dean Saxon J: Teagan Voorham T: Dean Saxon	93	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Comes off a 47 day let-up. Last start got back early 4th of 8 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 25 over 4 ½f, 4.5 len behind Gatsby Crown with 125lbs at $8.50. Before that 11th of 13 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Dirty Old Town carrying 121lbs at $41. Has been racing well. Hard to fault if at his best.
9	First starter by Barbados out of Rasumadole. Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Expected to be in the finish. 3rd Pick 9 Jamaica Star Jockey: Kayla Crowther Trainer: Darryl Dodson J: Kayla Crowther T: Darryl Dodson	68	-	-	-	29%
Analysis First starter by Barbados out of Rasumadole. Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Expected to be in the finish.

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