AU - Ballina - Race 6

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 3

17.9K

VIEW

Verdict

BRITISH GEM (12) improved effort at her second run back when chased strongly to run second over 6 ¾f at Doomben. Finds a weaker contest and the sticky draw shouldn't pose a problem third-up. Go close. ELROND (1) unlucky not to have already shed his Maiden status. Gets the right set-up for this after charging late from the sticky gate when second over 7f at the Sunshine Coast. Shapes as the main danger. GIAPPONESE (5) was well supported on resumption when attacking the line strongly for a narrow second over 7f at Grafton. Has the upside to go on with it here from the awkward barrier. ADEQUATE EZE (3) is a lightly raced gelding improving with racing. Warmed up late when second in a small field over 7f at Ballina. Can race a little closer from the draw and is expected to take a hand in the finish.

numberFire Picks

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
12	Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Newcastle F&M Mdn on November 1 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 5 len behind Rosa Incanta carrying 125lbs at $12. Last start ran on from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Doomben Mdn on November 19 over 6 ¾f, 1.5 len behind Barrelling with 122lbs at $8.50. Fitter now and making headway. Heading in the right direction and well placed despite drawing out. 1st Pick 12 British Gem Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Kris Lees J: Non Runner T: Kris Lees	150	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Newcastle F&M Mdn on November 1 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 5 len behind Rosa Incanta carrying 125lbs at $12. Last start ran on from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Doomben Mdn on November 19 over 6 ¾f, 1.5 len behind Barrelling with 122lbs at $8.50. Fitter now and making headway. Heading in the right direction and well placed despite drawing out.
1	Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 13 at Sunshine Coast 4yo+ Mdn on November 30 over 7f, slow going 2 len behind Nicconium with 128lbs at $7.50. The run before that 4th of 10 at Doomben Mdn on November 19 over 6 ¾f, 2 len behind Barrelling carrying 127lbs at $10. No excuses today. 2nd Pick 1 Elrond Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Chris & Corey Munce J: Non Runner T: Chris & Corey Munce	208	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 13 at Sunshine Coast 4yo+ Mdn on November 30 over 7f, slow going 2 len behind Nicconium with 128lbs at $7.50. The run before that 4th of 10 at Doomben Mdn on November 19 over 6 ¾f, 2 len behind Barrelling carrying 127lbs at $10. No excuses today.
5	Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 9 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 7f, slow going neck behind Rupestris carrying 127lbs at $3.60. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Rockhampton 2yo Mdn on June 14 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Our Eagle Rock with 129lbs at $26. Excellent return and a win looks imminent. 3rd Pick 5 Giapponese Jockey: Jai Williams Trainer: Stephen Lee J: Jai Williams T: Stephen Lee	169	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 9 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 7f, slow going neck behind Rupestris carrying 127lbs at $3.60. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Rockhampton 2yo Mdn on June 14 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Our Eagle Rock with 129lbs at $26. Excellent return and a win looks imminent.

Upcoming Races

Horse Racing Basic Terms

Exercise Rider

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

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.

Morning Line

An approximation of expected odds in a race, quoted before actual odds are determined.