AU - Murray Bridge - Race 2

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

4.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

17.4K

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Verdict

CARPE ASTRA (11) has shown promising signs in her first two outings and looks ready to peak now. She'll be handy in the run again and, with natural improvement, should take plenty of holding out. ELEGANT LILLY (12) looked poised to go on with the job when resuming at Oakbank but just lacked that final bit of fitness late. She'll be much better for the run and is capable of going one better here. MISS SLIPSTREAM (10) returns from a long break and may need the run but did show plenty of positive signs in her debut prep. Market support will be a good guide. MISS BOOM (9) also returns and has been tuned up for this with two jumpout wins. Tootell sticks and she's worth keeping safe.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, led but faded 3rd of 8 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 20 over 5f, 2.25 len behind Tobikko with 120lbs at $4.80. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 10 over 5 ½f, 1.75 len behind Oie De Toulouse with 120lbs at $4.60. Expected to go well again. 1st Pick 11 Carpe Astra Jockey: Ben Price Trainer: Michael Hickmott J: Ben Price T: Michael Hickmott	173	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, led but faded 3rd of 8 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 20 over 5f, 2.25 len behind Tobikko with 120lbs at $4.80. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 10 over 5 ½f, 1.75 len behind Oie De Toulouse with 120lbs at $4.60. Expected to go well again.
7	Three-year-old gelding (Shalaa - Equal Love). He has three recent trials leading in today's debut. Won his most recent trial at Murray Bridge over 3f on January 29. Big chance to make an immediate impact. 2nd Pick 7 Total Love Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Matthew Seyers J: Non Runner T: Matthew Seyers	58	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Three-year-old gelding (Shalaa - Equal Love). He has three recent trials leading in today's debut. Won his most recent trial at Murray Bridge over 3f on January 29. Big chance to make an immediate impact.
12	Second run back. First-up after six months held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 21 over 5 ¼f, 1.75 len behind You'resogolden carrying 120lbs at $5. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track 2yo Cl1 on July 23 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Captain Happy carrying 122lbs at $6. Big chance. 3rd Pick 12 Elegant Lilly Jockey: Lauren Stojakovic Trainer: Shane & Cassie Oxlade J: Lauren Stojakovic T: Shane & Cassie Oxlade	98	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after six months held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 21 over 5 ¼f, 1.75 len behind You'resogolden carrying 120lbs at $5. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track 2yo Cl1 on July 23 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Captain Happy carrying 122lbs at $6. Big chance.

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