AU - Murray Bridge - Race 1

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

15.9K

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Verdict

KERSEE (10) showed promise on debut here when closing off strongly into the placings. Drops back to maiden grade and will appreciate stepping out to 6f. Won't be a maiden for long. VILLA MARIA (7) has been solid in his two runs back off a long break. Nearing his peak now and is drawn favourably. Can give this a big shake. I AM RALPH (3) continues to leave himself with too much to do. Interesting to see him dropping back to a sprinting trip but an inside alley could see him take closer order. The booking of in-form hoop Connor Murtagh is a good push for his chances. Don't take lightly. MAGIC MARINER (4) showed tactical pace when resuming, before tiring late. Fitter now and can be in the mix with natural improvement.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	At debut, 3rd of 12 at this track 3yo Bm60 on April 30 over 5 ½f, 2.5 len behind Prancethrulife with 118lbs at $13. Will derive great benefit from that outing and looks the testing material. 1st Pick 10 Kersee Jockey: Jake Toeroek Trainer: Richard & Chantelle Jolly J: Jake Toeroek T: Richard & Chantelle Jolly	131	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis At debut, 3rd of 12 at this track 3yo Bm60 on April 30 over 5 ½f, 2.5 len behind Prancethrulife with 118lbs at $13. Will derive great benefit from that outing and looks the testing material.
7	Third-up today. First-up came from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 5 ¼f, 1.0 len behind Ginger Sinner carrying 126lbs at $31. Second-up 4th of 12 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 6f, 3 len behind Tropical House carrying 126lbs at $5. Hard to beat. 2nd Pick 7 Villa Maria Jockey: Ben Price Trainer: John Hyam J: Ben Price T: John Hyam	142	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up came from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 5 ¼f, 1.0 len behind Ginger Sinner carrying 126lbs at $31. Second-up 4th of 12 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 6f, 3 len behind Tropical House carrying 126lbs at $5. Hard to beat.
3	Last start second last of 14 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 7f, 5 len behind Mapleway with 126lbs at $5. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Oakbank Shillabeer on April 19 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Teardrop Rotation with 119lbs at $19. Great chance to atone. 3rd Pick 3 I Am Ralph Jockey: Connor Murtagh Trainer: Sarah Rutten J: Connor Murtagh T: Sarah Rutten	121	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Last start second last of 14 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 7f, 5 len behind Mapleway with 126lbs at $5. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Oakbank Shillabeer on April 19 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Teardrop Rotation with 119lbs at $19. Great chance to atone.

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