AU - Murray Bridge - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

4.5f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

SHIMSHALAR (1) continued her strong form last start when fending off all challengers to get the verdict at Warracknabeal. Has good early speed and is aided under the big weight with a talented 7lbs claimer in Sit uniting. Expect her to prove hard to reel in again. IN LOVE (5) was far from his best last start but did make a positive impression when resuming at Oakbank. Drops back in trip and draws well again. Willing to give another chance third-up. VALENTINA CHARM (7) returns and is noted fresh performer. Held her own against some quality opposition last campaign, which puts her in great stead for this first-up assignment. 7lbs claimer in Munro reunites and has a strong association. No reason she can't take this out. HOLLANDAISE (4) has been good in his two runs back and should be hitting his straps now. Gets his chance to break a long run of outs.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Useful mare. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 April 19 over 5f defeating Zemgrinda with 127lbs at $4.20. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at this track Bm56 on April 9 over 4 ½f, 0.5 len behind Mine All Mine carrying 129lbs at $10. Big chance to go back-to-back. 1st Pick 1 Shimshalar Jockey: Isaac Sit Trainer: Sharni Julian J: Isaac Sit T: Sharni Julian	174	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Useful mare. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 April 19 over 5f defeating Zemgrinda with 127lbs at $4.20. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at this track Bm56 on April 9 over 4 ½f, 0.5 len behind Mine All Mine carrying 129lbs at $10. Big chance to go back-to-back.
5	Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Oakbank 3yo Bm66 on April 19 over 5 ¼f, 1.0 len behind Up The Den with 118lbs at $17. Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at this track 3yo Bm60 on April 30 over 5 ½f, 7 len behind Prancethrulife carrying 129lbs at $5.50. Expect she will make amends. 2nd Pick 5 In Love Jockey: Taylor Johnstone Trainer: Matthew Seyers J: Taylor Johnstone T: Matthew Seyers	115	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Oakbank 3yo Bm66 on April 19 over 5 ¼f, 1.0 len behind Up The Den with 118lbs at $17. Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at this track 3yo Bm60 on April 30 over 5 ½f, 7 len behind Prancethrulife carrying 129lbs at $5.50. Expect she will make amends.
7	Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at this track F&M Bm68 December 21 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Jazz Affair carrying 121lbs at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up won by neck this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 1 2024 over 6f defeating Kalbarri with 123lbs at $4. Can take this out fresh. 3rd Pick 7 Valentina Charm Jockey: Caitlyn Munro Trainer: David Jolly J: Caitlyn Munro T: David Jolly	92	-	-	-	7%	15/1
Analysis Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at this track F&M Bm68 December 21 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Jazz Affair carrying 121lbs at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up won by neck this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 1 2024 over 6f defeating Kalbarri with 123lbs at $4. Can take this out fresh.

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