AU - Canberra - Race 4

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

OPEN

Turf

GOOD 4

15.5K

VIEW

Verdict

KEIKOKU (3) has the strongest current form, winning a Quality at this track two starts back before finishing second to One Destiny at Moruya, beaten just over a length after settling rearward and covering ground. He is third-up and back to the scene of the fresh win. Can round them up from the back. Stablemate IOWNA BENZ (6) resumes after a plain final run at Canberra Acton, but her broader record is strong, including a BM82 third at Dubbo and a previous win from one start at this track. Can sit up front from the outset under Fitzgerald and will take some catching. TEYLU (2) was beaten as favourite first-up at Moruya, though his record around 5f and on good tracks keeps him in the mix if sharper second-up. ACTION KING (1) returns from a five-week let-up after finishing third behind Keikoku in Quality grade at this venue and he meets that runner better at the weights today. VELLA FOX (5) can fire a shot first-up.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Went close at Moruya last start, finishing second to One Destiny and beaten just over a length after settling rearward and covering ground. That followed a narrow Quality win at this track, where he beat My Last Hooray despite beginning awkwardly. Wide draw helps and he can go one better returning to the scene of his fresh win. 1st Pick 3 Keikoku Jockey: Claire Ramsbotham Trainer: Luke Pepper J: Claire Ramsbotham T: Luke Pepper	171	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Went close at Moruya last start, finishing second to One Destiny and beaten just over a length after settling rearward and covering ground. That followed a narrow Quality win at this track, where he beat My Last Hooray despite beginning awkwardly. Wide draw helps and he can go one better returning to the scene of his fresh win.
6	Resumes after a four-month break, and her final run before the spell was plain when last at Canberra Acton, beaten nine and a half lengths after leading. Her previous campaign still reads well overall, including a BM82 third at Dubbo on heavy ground. Failed badly before the break but she can bounce back first-up and with a favourable draw. 2nd Pick 6 Iowna Benz Jockey: Mollie Fitzgerald Trainer: Luke Pepper J: Mollie Fitzgerald T: Luke Pepper	120	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Resumes after a four-month break, and her final run before the spell was plain when last at Canberra Acton, beaten nine and a half lengths after leading. Her previous campaign still reads well overall, including a BM82 third at Dubbo on heavy ground. Failed badly before the break but she can bounce back first-up and with a favourable draw.
2	Placed first-up at Moruya when third to One Destiny, beaten just over three lengths after travelling well into the race but finding a couple stronger late. Two back he was only a length and a half away in a CG BM78 at Rosehill, so the form has substance. Fitter for that run and he can play a leading role. 3rd Pick 2 Teylu Jockey: Nick Heywood Trainer: Gratz Vella J: Nick Heywood T: Gratz Vella	148	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Placed first-up at Moruya when third to One Destiny, beaten just over three lengths after travelling well into the race but finding a couple stronger late. Two back he was only a length and a half away in a CG BM78 at Rosehill, so the form has substance. Fitter for that run and he can play a leading role.

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