AU - Naracoorte - Race 1

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

7.1f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

14.0K

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Verdict

The best chances all draw wide, requiring luck in the run. JEWELS CAPTAIN (4) improved sharply beaten a nose over 6 ½f at Penola. The extra metres will help, and he can win holding the form. EGYPTIANS REIGN (1) looked a run short finding a place resuming in the same contest. He can feature with the extra fitness. SHAMASTAR (6) debuts and has been well educated Won his latest trial at Murray Bridge and is ready to go. Has a tough gate for a rookie galloper but he might be too good regardless. MANDARIN (9) resumes for a new yard and placed at Gawler on debut. A betting watch as well.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Most recently made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 8 at Penola Cl1 on April 5 over 6 ½f, nose behind Tenterk carrying 125lbs at $13. The run before that 10th of 12 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 11 over 6f, 6 len behind Dashing Double with 128lbs at $21. Shapes as a key runner. 1st Pick 4 Jewels Captain Jockey: Margaret Collett Trainer: Sarah Rutten J: Margaret Collett T: Sarah Rutten	168	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Most recently made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 8 at Penola Cl1 on April 5 over 6 ½f, nose behind Tenterk carrying 125lbs at $13. The run before that 10th of 12 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 11 over 6f, 6 len behind Dashing Double with 128lbs at $21. Shapes as a key runner.
5	Second run back. First-up after three months 4th in a small field at Penola 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 7f, 4.5 len behind Petit Eagle with 126lbs at $7. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on December 15 over 1m, 7 len behind Princing with 128lbs at $11. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. 2nd Pick 5 Giddy Up Bankcheck Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Craig Stewart J: Non Runner T: Craig Stewart	73	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Second run back. First-up after three months 4th in a small field at Penola 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 7f, 4.5 len behind Petit Eagle with 126lbs at $7. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on December 15 over 1m, 7 len behind Princing with 128lbs at $11. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
1	Second run back. First-up after eight months 3rd in a small field at Penola 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 7f, 4 len behind Petit Eagle with 128lbs at $20. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 13 over 6f, slow going 24 len behind More Than Hope carrying 128lbs at $101. Sure to run well. 3rd Pick 1 Egyptians Reign Jockey: Connor Murtagh Trainer: Roslyn Day J: Connor Murtagh T: Roslyn Day	100	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after eight months 3rd in a small field at Penola 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 7f, 4 len behind Petit Eagle with 128lbs at $20. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 13 over 6f, slow going 24 len behind More Than Hope carrying 128lbs at $101. Sure to run well.

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