AU - Albany - Race 4

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

5.5f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

15.7K

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Verdict

DE GRANDHOMME (2) went close at Northam and then was back in the winners' stall when winning a CL2 at Geraldton. That's good form, and he keeps improving. Has a handy 4lbs claim and he's in a leading metro stable. RECONNAISSANCE (8) resumed and won his Maiden by a space at Bunbury. Had excuses at Ascot at the one after, well supported. Maps well and will carry just 54lbs. Has claims. KING CARTEL (1) led beaten 2L at Northam over 7f and then dropped back to 5f here and just missed from the front. The 7lbs claimer will skip across again, and he's sure to give a sight. SECRET STONES (7) is on a 7-day backup and is heading in the right direction. In the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Recent form sound. Last start won by a nose at Geraldton Cl2 November 16 over 6f defeating Mangifera with 129lbs at $4.40. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Northam Cl3 on November 6 over 5f, 0.8 len behind Magnique with 127lbs at $6. Talented type who can win again. 1st Pick 2 De Grandhomme Jockey: Rocky Cheung Trainer: Adam Durrant J: Rocky Cheung T: Adam Durrant	178	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start won by a nose at Geraldton Cl2 November 16 over 6f defeating Mangifera with 129lbs at $4.40. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Northam Cl3 on November 6 over 5f, 0.8 len behind Magnique with 127lbs at $6. Talented type who can win again.
8	Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 2.5 len at Bunbury 3yo Mdn November 4 over 6f defeating Perfect Score carrying 126lbs at $3. Second-up 7th of 12 at Ascot 0Mwly on November 15 over 6f, 3 len behind Sir Dreamalot with 119lbs at $4.20. Has good ability and deserves another chance. 2nd Pick 8 Reconnaissance Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Darren Mcauliffe J: Holly Nottle T: Darren Mcauliffe	130	-	-	-	48%	11/10
Analysis Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 2.5 len at Bunbury 3yo Mdn November 4 over 6f defeating Perfect Score carrying 126lbs at $3. Second-up 7th of 12 at Ascot 0Mwly on November 15 over 6f, 3 len behind Sir Dreamalot with 119lbs at $4.20. Has good ability and deserves another chance.
1	Most recently won by 0.9 len at this track Rtg 70+ November 15 over 5 ½f defeating Late Arrival with 114lbs at $6. Before that did the work up front then tired 6th of 10 at Northam Cl3 on October 26 over 7f, 2 len behind Fast Harry carrying 131lbs at $8. Expected to take some running down. 3rd Pick 1 King Cartel Jockey: Natika Riordan Trainer: Paul Hunter J: Natika Riordan T: Paul Hunter	166	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Most recently won by 0.9 len at this track Rtg 70+ November 15 over 5 ½f defeating Late Arrival with 114lbs at $6. Before that did the work up front then tired 6th of 10 at Northam Cl3 on October 26 over 7f, 2 len behind Fast Harry carrying 131lbs at $8. Expected to take some running down.

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