AU - Albury - Race 2

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

STAR EMPIRE (6) made a mess of them two-back at Wagga over this trip in dominant style. Then struggled over the 1 ¼m at Queanbeyan when a fading sixth when up in class. Back to his right trip and John Kissick goes back on. Well placed to take this out. STRATEGIC DEFENSE (9) improving mare chasing her third straight victory. Stalked the speed from the good draw when proving too strong over this track and trip. No reason she can't win again. LOST YA SOCK (8) Wagga-trained mare racing in a rich vein of form. Looking to make it three-straight after proving too tough over the 1m at Wagga. Genuine top three player. DESERT OPAL (4) fourth-up today and expecting a better showing after disappointing when ninth over 7f at Gundagai. Gets Button's claim again and has solid figures on his home track.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Keith Jockey: Nick Heywood Trainer: Donna Scott J: Nick Heywood T: Donna Scott	112	-	-	-	17%	5/1
2	2 Tis No Man Jockey: Coriah Keatings Trainer: Nick Olive J: Coriah Keatings T: Nick Olive	134	-	-	-	16%	11/2
3	3 Altrove Jockey: Faith Collins Trainer: Robert Wellington J: Faith Collins T: Robert Wellington	115	-	-	-	5%	20/1
4	4 Desert Opal Jockey: Brittany Button Trainer: Kym Davison J: Brittany Button T: Kym Davison	106	-	-	-	13%	7/1
5	5 Gold Tracker Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag Trainer: Michael Travers J: Rebecca Bronett Prag T: Michael Travers	115	-	-	-	9%	11/1
6	1st Pick 6 Star Empire Jockey: John Kissick Trainer: Michael Travers J: John Kissick T: Michael Travers	148	-	-	-	13%	7/1
7	7 Ozzy The Equaliser Jockey: Josh Richards Trainer: Scott Spackman J: Josh Richards T: Scott Spackman	75	-	-	-	5%	20/1
8	3rd Pick 8 Lost Ya Sock Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain Trainer: Doug Gorrel J: Pierre Boudvillain T: Doug Gorrel	112	-	-	-	14%	13/2
9	2nd Pick 9 Strategic Defense Jockey: Cory Parish Trainer: Donna Scott J: Cory Parish T: Donna Scott	135	-	-	-	20%	4/1
10	10 Cinephile Jockey: Ella Bent Trainer: Michael Travers J: Ella Bent T: Michael Travers	97	-	-	-	5%	20/1
11	11 Sapphires Son Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Danny Williams J: Non Runner T: Danny Williams	97	-	-	-	5%	20/1
12	12 The Favorite Son Jockey: Bradley Vale Trainer: J W Scobie J: Bradley Vale T: J W Scobie	63	-	-	-	3%	33/1

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