AU - Strathalbyn - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

6.7f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 7

17.7K

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Verdict

BLAZING RED (1) produced a much better effort third-up when closing off strongly late to just miss by a head at Murray Bridge. At his top now and draws well again. Can go one better. WINGS OF DESTINY (8) has been knocking on the door throughout this prep and finds another suitable contest. Gets a key switch in Holder and can break through this time. FOMENTER (4) is a Cool Aza Beel gelding on debut for the Hickmott team. Has come along nicely in his lead-up work and can make a bright start. WINNING ALL ROUND (6) was well supported throughout in his debut prep without breaking through. Returns from a short break and strips fitter for two hitouts. Among the main hopes.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Last start 2nd of 14 at Murray Bridge on August 5 over 7f, on a slow track, head behind Goodlookin' Guru carrying 128lbs at $8.50. The run before that 5th of 8 at Strathalbyn on July 29 over 6f, slow going 5 len behind Xitan with 127lbs at $6.50. Can improve again. Peaking now and can get off the mark. 1st Pick 1 Blazing Red Jockey: Connor Murtagh Trainer: Hannah Bryce J: Connor Murtagh T: Hannah Bryce	168	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Last start 2nd of 14 at Murray Bridge on August 5 over 7f, on a slow track, head behind Goodlookin' Guru carrying 128lbs at $8.50. The run before that 5th of 8 at Strathalbyn on July 29 over 6f, slow going 5 len behind Xitan with 127lbs at $6.50. Can improve again. Peaking now and can get off the mark.
8	Racing well recently. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at this track on July 26 over 7f, slow going 0.6 len behind Regimented carrying 122lbs at $11. The run before that made ground from midfield, 3rd of 10 at this track on July 15 over 7f, on heavy track, 6 len behind Healthandhappiness carrying 122lbs at $21. Making headway. Strips rock-hard fit and gets a key booking in Holder. 2nd Pick 8 Wings Of Destiny Jockey: Jason Holder Trainer: G & N Searle & B Callanan J: Jason Holder T: G & N Searle & B Callanan	162	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at this track on July 26 over 7f, slow going 0.6 len behind Regimented carrying 122lbs at $11. The run before that made ground from midfield, 3rd of 10 at this track on July 15 over 7f, on heavy track, 6 len behind Healthandhappiness carrying 122lbs at $21. Making headway. Strips rock-hard fit and gets a key booking in Holder.
4	Four-year-old gelding making debut by Cool Aza Beel out of Mrs Kipling. Purchased for AUD $ 20,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Adelaide Yearling Sale). Runner-up in a Murray Bridge jump-out on July 23. Can make an immediate impact despite an awkward barrier. 3rd Pick 4 Fomenter Jockey: Jacob Opperman Trainer: Michael Hickmott J: Jacob Opperman T: Michael Hickmott	75	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Four-year-old gelding making debut by Cool Aza Beel out of Mrs Kipling. Purchased for AUD $ 20,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Adelaide Yearling Sale). Runner-up in a Murray Bridge jump-out on July 23. Can make an immediate impact despite an awkward barrier.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Bobble/Stumble

A slip or a duck from a horse trying to leave the starting gates, often caused by the surface giving way under the feet. This can range from a mild misstep to a stumble down to their knees.

Firm

A dry turf course, equal to a ‘fast’ dirt track.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.