AU - Mount Gambier - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

7.7f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

14.8K

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Verdict

MISO (1) was well out of his ground at Kyneton, but this looks a much easier assignment. He's a major player if he can settle closer. HASTA LA ORIENTAL (6) produced a strong late run to grab second at Bordertown at big odds, and with Walters sticking he shapes as one of the key contenders. WEST CLIFF (4) disappointed last time but his prior two efforts were full of merit. Forgive that run, third-up at a track and trip he enjoys, he can bounce back. MR GEORGE (3) has mixed his form this prep but has the peaks to measure right up. Already a winner here and back to a trip he relishes, he can rebound sharply. AKITU (2) has a solid record second-up and should improve significantly with that run under his belt.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 7 at Kyneton Bm70 on November 5 over 7 ¼f, in the wet, 10 len behind Grid Girl carrying 130lbs at $13. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track Bm66 on October 8 over 7f, on a wet track, 1.5 len behind Margie's Boy carrying 134lbs at $5. Easier this time and is in this up to his ears. 1st Pick 1 Miso Jockey: Caitlin Tootell Trainer: Daniel Bowman J: Caitlin Tootell T: Daniel Bowman	90	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 7 at Kyneton Bm70 on November 5 over 7 ¼f, in the wet, 10 len behind Grid Girl carrying 130lbs at $13. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track Bm66 on October 8 over 7f, on a wet track, 1.5 len behind Margie's Boy carrying 134lbs at $5. Easier this time and is in this up to his ears.
6	Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Bordertown Bm66 on November 14 over 7 ¾f, neck behind Imposing Suspect carrying 126lbs at $26. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Coleraine Mdn-Sw September 26 over 1m defeating Haiiro with 131lbs at $19. Shapes as a key runner. 2nd Pick 6 Hasta La Oriental Jockey: Kate Walters Trainer: Sue Murphy J: Kate Walters T: Sue Murphy	102	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Bordertown Bm66 on November 14 over 7 ¾f, neck behind Imposing Suspect carrying 126lbs at $26. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Coleraine Mdn-Sw September 26 over 1m defeating Haiiro with 131lbs at $19. Shapes as a key runner.
4	Last start second last of 9 at Bordertown Bm66 on November 14 over 7 ¾f, 7 len behind Imposing Suspect with 131lbs at $14. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Naracoorte Bm68 on November 2 over 7f, slow going 0.8 len behind Hidden Bounty carrying 129lbs at $7.50. Should be competitive. 3rd Pick 4 West Cliff Jockey: Melissa Julius Trainer: Jamie Opperman J: Melissa Julius T: Jamie Opperman	155	-	-	-	7%	14/1
Analysis Last start second last of 9 at Bordertown Bm66 on November 14 over 7 ¾f, 7 len behind Imposing Suspect with 131lbs at $14. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Naracoorte Bm68 on November 2 over 7f, slow going 0.8 len behind Hidden Bounty carrying 129lbs at $7.50. Should be competitive.

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Fractions

The times recorded during the race; with timing starting just past the gate or when the gates open, then parroted for the quarter, half, three-quarters etc. Used as an indication of ability and speed.

Silks

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