AU - Ballina - Race 7

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

6.2f

Class 1

Turf

HEAVY 10

19.1K

VIEW

Verdict

STORM MERCHANT (1) has led for the judge at both runs this prep but been overhauled late on each occasion, most recently over 6f at Port Macquarie on a heavy track. Lightly raced three-year-old who is still improving. Has the gate speed to cross from out wide and should take plenty of catching. DECADAD (6) might be better off on the poly tracks but is racing in good style so is an each-way hope. RHETORIC (4) put the writing on the wall with back-to-back placings before delivering last start. In good form and could go on with the job. Last-start placegetter DARLING TAKE CARE (11) is capable of playing a role again.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1st Pick 1 Storm Merchant Jockey: Jett Newman Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Jett Newman T: Matthew Dunn	122	-	-	-	56%
2	3rd Pick 2 Permission Granted Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Non Runner T: Matthew Dunn	127	-	-	-	20%	Scratched
3	2nd Pick 3 Lofty Macsporran Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Non Runner T: Matthew Dunn	125	-	-	-	13%	Scratched
4	4 Rhetoric Jockey: Jai Williams Trainer: Ray Dart J: Jai Williams T: Ray Dart	150	-	-	-	29%
5	5 Enhance Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Leo Clapham J: Non Runner T: Leo Clapham	111	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
6	6 Decadad Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Maryann Brosnan J: Unknown Jockey T: Maryann Brosnan	93	-	-	-	23%
7	7 Lambertina Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Natalie Mccall J: Non Runner T: Natalie Mccall	107	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
8	8 Steffi Electrica Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Toby Edmonds J: Non Runner T: Toby Edmonds	114	-	-	-	19%	Scratched
9	9 On My Command Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: John Shelton J: Non Runner T: John Shelton	102	-	-	-	20%	Scratched
10	10 Enidzel Jockey: Adin Thompson Trainer: Diane G Murphy J: Adin Thompson T: Diane G Murphy	50	-	-	-	13%
11	11 Darling Take Care Jockey: Frederick Larson Trainer: Marcus Wilson J: Frederick Larson T: Marcus Wilson	70	-	-	-	7%
12	12 Final Voyage Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: G Heinrich & B Rodgers J: Non Runner T: G Heinrich & B Rodgers	89	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
13	13 Private Showtime Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: G Heinrich & B Rodgers J: Non Runner T: G Heinrich & B Rodgers	106	-	-	-	5%	Scratched
14	14 Vega Nova Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Neil Creighton J: Non Runner T: Neil Creighton	75	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
15	15 Ourlegseleven Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Sharon Pepper J: Unknown Jockey T: Sharon Pepper	62	-	-	-	5%
16	16 Calvary Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Maryann Brosnan J: Non Runner T: Maryann Brosnan	61	-	-	-	3%	Scratched

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Sloppy

A wet racetrack condition, typically with a firm base and water settling on top.

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A hood worn on a horse’s head to limit side vision, which can improve concentration. Blinkers are added or removed to relax a horse or give it more focus.

Filly

A female horse that is four years of age or under.