AU - Murray Bridge - Race 9

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

45.8K

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Verdict

FAST TEMPO (5) made it three wins from his last four outings when he swept by his BM74 rivals over 7 ¾f at the Parks track last start. Getting up in the weights but it is well-earned. Loves the sting out so be cautious if a good track is posted come race day. GEFFINA (6) quickened nicely under 59kgs to record an impressive first-up win over 7f at Sandown last time out. Second-up stats not as impressive but that Melbourne form should hold its own here. FREEDOM FLAME (11) improved significantly last start at the second run of the campaign, chiming in late to be beaten half a length over 7 ½f at Morphettville. Very fit now and drops a couple of kilos which brings her right under notice. Market watch on the consistent MALDINI (7) first-up from an eight-week break.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 2 len in a Bm74 at Morphettville Parks on September 5 over 7 ¾f in soft going defeating Nicish carrying 125lbs at $3.60. The run before that favourite, won by 1.75 len in a Cg&E 0-68 at Morphettville Parks on August 22 over 7f on a soft track defeating Ironbar carrying 126lbs at $4.60. In rare form and can go on with it. 1st Pick 5 Fast Tempo Jockey: Jason Holder Trainer: Gordon Richards & Damien Moyle J: Jason Holder T: Gordon Richards & Damien Moyle	136	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 2 len in a Bm74 at Morphettville Parks on September 5 over 7 ¾f in soft going defeating Nicish carrying 125lbs at $3.60. The run before that favourite, won by 1.75 len in a Cg&E 0-68 at Morphettville Parks on August 22 over 7f on a soft track defeating Ironbar carrying 126lbs at $4.60. In rare form and can go on with it.
6	Second run back. First-up after two months won by 0.5 len in a F&M Bm70 at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 7f on a rain affected track defeating Castellito with 130lbs at $11. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 in a Mares Bm70 at Sandown-Hillside on September 27 over 7f, 3 len behind Gold Medallist with 130lbs at $18. Expect that Melbourne midweek form to measure right up. 2nd Pick 6 Geffina Jockey: Tom Madden Trainer: Aaron Purcell J: Tom Madden T: Aaron Purcell	107	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after two months won by 0.5 len in a F&M Bm70 at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 7f on a rain affected track defeating Castellito with 130lbs at $11. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 in a Mares Bm70 at Sandown-Hillside on September 27 over 7f, 3 len behind Gold Medallist with 130lbs at $18. Expect that Melbourne midweek form to measure right up.
11	Third-up today. First-up 9th of 11 in a Hcp at Morphettville on August 29 over 6f, slow going 6 len behind The Cosmic One carrying 121lbs at $21. Second-up made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 10 in a Bm70 at Morphettville on September 12 over 7 ½f, 0.5 len behind Mellifluent carrying 126lbs at $9.50. Leading hope this time. 3rd Pick 11 Freedom Flame Jockey: Rose Hammond Trainer: Andrew Gluyas J: Rose Hammond T: Andrew Gluyas	121	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 9th of 11 in a Hcp at Morphettville on August 29 over 6f, slow going 6 len behind The Cosmic One carrying 121lbs at $21. Second-up made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 10 in a Bm70 at Morphettville on September 12 over 7 ½f, 0.5 len behind Mellifluent carrying 126lbs at $9.50. Leading hope this time.

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