AU - Strathalbyn - Race 8

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

17.4K

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Verdict

Competitive contest to close us out. BIG BRUTE (2) was super fresh when narrowly missing at Oakbank. Is sure to have come on from that and has enough pace to offset a tricky draw. Leading player. FASHION DOG (5) was good fresh when scoring here, then caught the eye last start in town when flashing home into midfield. Freshened with 51 days, keeping the legs ticking over with two trials. Drawn to advantage for Toeroek and looks a huge hope. MEG'S MAGIC (12) turned in a much stronger showing when pushed forward last time at Gawler, only missing by 0.7L. Strips rock-hard fit and gets a key booking in Crowther, signalling intent. Bold showing anticipated. LAPILLI (11) bounced back to her best here last start when making light work of easier opposition. Tougher this time and is drawn horribly, but does deserve respect. Needs some luck. LASTAR (4) broke a run of outs last time at Kingscote. Can build off that and give this a shake.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 7 at Oakbank Cl1 on January 9 over 5 ½f, 0.8 len behind Reoffer carrying 132lbs at $3.60. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 11 at Morphettville 3yo Bm66 on May 31 over 7f, slow going 2.75 len behind Tropical House carrying 126lbs at $5. Hard to beat. 1st Pick 2 Big Brute Jockey: Campbell Rawiller Trainer: Chris Bieg J: Campbell Rawiller T: Chris Bieg	148	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 7 at Oakbank Cl1 on January 9 over 5 ½f, 0.8 len behind Reoffer carrying 132lbs at $3.60. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 11 at Morphettville 3yo Bm66 on May 31 over 7f, slow going 2.75 len behind Tropical House carrying 126lbs at $5. Hard to beat.
5	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 51 day let-up. Resuming settled well back, won by a head at this track Bm56 November 16 over 5 ½f on a soft track defeating Sir Leapalot with 130lbs at $16. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at Morphettville Bm58 on December 12 over 5 ¼f, 2.75 len behind Been Our Angel carrying 132lbs at $14. Hard to fault if at his best. 2nd Pick 5 Fashion Dog Jockey: Jake Toeroek Trainer: Wayne Francis & Glen Kent J: Jake Toeroek T: Wayne Francis & Glen Kent	88	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 51 day let-up. Resuming settled well back, won by a head at this track Bm56 November 16 over 5 ½f on a soft track defeating Sir Leapalot with 130lbs at $16. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at Morphettville Bm58 on December 12 over 5 ¼f, 2.75 len behind Been Our Angel carrying 132lbs at $14. Hard to fault if at his best.
12	Form hard to fault. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 4th of 11 at Gawler 4yo+ Mares 0-62 on January 3 over 6f, 0.7 len behind Truly Elsa carrying 125lbs at $18. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 12 at Morphettville F&M 0-62 on December 12 over 6f, 4 len behind One More Song carrying 125lbs at $13. Rates highly and should be right in the mix again. 3rd Pick 12 Meg's Magic Jockey: Kayla Crowther Trainer: Sarah Rutten J: Kayla Crowther T: Sarah Rutten	141	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 4th of 11 at Gawler 4yo+ Mares 0-62 on January 3 over 6f, 0.7 len behind Truly Elsa carrying 125lbs at $18. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 12 at Morphettville F&M 0-62 on December 12 over 6f, 4 len behind One More Song carrying 125lbs at $13. Rates highly and should be right in the mix again.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Objection

Claim of foul lodged by a jockey for perceived dangerous or illegal riding by a rival.

Silks

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

Exercise Rider

A rider built much like a jockey but is employed for exercising and working out horses in the morning.