AU - Bathurst - Race 5

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

5.5f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 9

19.0K

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Verdict

PRORATA (3) back from a long layoff with a slashing return, running on from back in the field with a close-up fifth over 5 ½f at Warwick Farm in BM64 grade. Leading apprentice rides and can put these away. BAYCAT (2) covered a stack of ground first-up and never looked comfortable on the tight track with a battling last over 5f at Queanbeyan. Placed here last prep and the senior rider goes aboard. Can return to form. CHEAP SHOT (9) kept fresh for his and his best form is over this trip. Will go back from the gate and be ridden for luck. ZAHDI (1) improved effort at latest when she chipped away late to run third here over 6f in BM66 class. Worth thought from the low draw.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 2.5 len at Queanbeyan Bm58 May 17 over 5f defeating Vainstream carrying 127lbs at $10. The race before that 8th of 12 at Gosford Bm64 on April 2 over 5f, 4.5 len behind Zing To Me carrying 117lbs at $201. Got the job done last time and will take catching. 1st Pick 4 Catchy Tunes Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Gregory Mcfarlane J: Non Runner T: Gregory Mcfarlane	132	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 2.5 len at Queanbeyan Bm58 May 17 over 5f defeating Vainstream carrying 127lbs at $10. The race before that 8th of 12 at Gosford Bm64 on April 2 over 5f, 4.5 len behind Zing To Me carrying 117lbs at $201. Got the job done last time and will take catching.
3	Second-up. First-up after six months got back early 5th of 10 at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm64 on June 3 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 0.8 len behind Mrs Maree with 123lbs at $101. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on October 16 over 6 ½f, 8 len behind President with 128lbs at $8.50. Excellent return and goes close with the claim. 2nd Pick 3 Prorata Jockey: Jacob Stiff Trainer: Gregory Hickman J: Jacob Stiff T: Gregory Hickman	121	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after six months got back early 5th of 10 at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm64 on June 3 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 0.8 len behind Mrs Maree with 123lbs at $101. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on October 16 over 6 ½f, 8 len behind President with 128lbs at $8.50. Excellent return and goes close with the claim.
7	Recent form sound. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Canberra Acton Cl1 on May 22 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Platinum Ridge with 126lbs at $3.80. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Goulburn F&M Cl1 on April 27 over 5 ½f, 0.8 len behind Giddy Girl carrying 126lbs at $5.50. At her top for this and expected to go close. 3rd Pick 7 Very Sirius Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: David Pfieffer J: Non Runner T: David Pfieffer	127	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Canberra Acton Cl1 on May 22 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Platinum Ridge with 126lbs at $3.80. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Goulburn F&M Cl1 on April 27 over 5 ½f, 0.8 len behind Giddy Girl carrying 126lbs at $5.50. At her top for this and expected to go close.

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