AU - Ballina - Race 2

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

6.2f

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 10

21.2K

VIEW

Verdict

SORRENTI (6) was well in commission when resuming last start over 5 ?f at Grafton when second. Will improve and is worth another chance. TSUNUKI (7) is a Dundeel gelding on debut for the Matthew Dunn yard. Has shown good signs at the trials and can make a bright start. IN BOCCA AL LUPE (2) finds the maiden win elusive but it certainly hasn't been without trying. Gets another good chance to get off the mark here and is worth considering. BANG ITS ON (1) has been leaving himself with too much to do in the run home but gets the winkers on to hopefully sharpen him up. Strips fitter and finds a more suitable contest after a few key scratchings.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Second-up. First-up after 11 months came from midfield, 2nd of 11 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on July 24 over 5f, 2.5 len behind I Am Steffi with 130lbs at $1.95. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Murwillumbah Super Mdn-Sw on August 28 over 6f, slow going 0.8 len behind Brutal Sue carrying 125lbs at $1.85. Fitter and worth following up. 1st Pick 6 Sorrenti Jockey: Andrew Mallyon Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Andrew Mallyon T: Matthew Dunn	218	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after 11 months came from midfield, 2nd of 11 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on July 24 over 5f, 2.5 len behind I Am Steffi with 130lbs at $1.95. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Murwillumbah Super Mdn-Sw on August 28 over 6f, slow going 0.8 len behind Brutal Sue carrying 125lbs at $1.85. Fitter and worth following up.
4	Second-up. First start ran second last of 10 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 5 ½f, 5.5 len behind Strike Weapon with 128lbs at $6. Returned from break rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, nose behind Mongolian Spring carrying 130lbs at $3. Fitter and worth following up. 2nd Pick 4 Rum And Kirk Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Non Runner T: Matthew Dunn	143	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Second-up. First start ran second last of 10 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 5 ½f, 5.5 len behind Strike Weapon with 128lbs at $6. Returned from break rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, nose behind Mongolian Spring carrying 130lbs at $3. Fitter and worth following up.
7	Gelding by Dundeel on debut. Ran 3rd in a Grafton trial over 4 ¾f on July 24. Wait and see what he can do. 3rd Pick 7 Tsunuki Jockey: Jake Bayliss Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Jake Bayliss T: Matthew Dunn	59	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Gelding by Dundeel on debut. Ran 3rd in a Grafton trial over 4 ¾f on July 24. Wait and see what he can do.

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