AU - Devonport - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Class 1

Synthetic

GOOD

18.6K

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Verdict

Interesting clash between the top two selections with Wells and Darmanin switching mounts. HOULIHAN (2) was a maiden winner here fresh then has been beaten as favourite all three since. Normally shows good speed but drifted back last time and was well off best. Change of rider and worth another chance. GEEGEES MERCEDES (5) was solid here two back then was well off best from a wide gate last time. Returns to the synthetic and off a better draw worth another try. PARTY DAY (4) resuming from a lay-off. Recent trial form very strong including a win at the latest appearance at Devonport Synthetic. Opened last campaign with a second at this track over 5f. in the mix. SUPER SNIPPY (6) has not raced since finishing 4.5 lengths away in fourth over 6f at Hobart on April 12. In the mix fresh.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 in a Cl1 at this track on July 26 over 5 ¾f, 4 len behind Outbush carrying 127lbs at $2.80. The run before that 4th of 12 in a Bm64 at this track on July 12 over 5f, 1.4 len behind The Real Man with 122lbs at $2.90. Change of rider and can bounce back. 1st Pick 2 Houlihan Jockey: Anthony Darmanin Trainer: Barry Campbell J: Anthony Darmanin T: Barry Campbell	204	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 in a Cl1 at this track on July 26 over 5 ¾f, 4 len behind Outbush carrying 127lbs at $2.80. The run before that 4th of 12 in a Bm64 at this track on July 12 over 5f, 1.4 len behind The Real Man with 122lbs at $2.90. Change of rider and can bounce back.
5	Last start ran second last of 11 in a Cl1 at Hobart on August 19 over 6f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Dennyson with 123lbs at $5.50. The run before that 4th of 13 in a Cl1 at Hobart on July 19 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Southern Auroras carrying 122lbs at $6. Much better draw and worth another chance. 2nd Pick 5 Geegees Mercedes Jockey: Chloe Wells Trainer: Stuart Gandy J: Chloe Wells T: Stuart Gandy	161	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Last start ran second last of 11 in a Cl1 at Hobart on August 19 over 6f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Dennyson with 123lbs at $5.50. The run before that 4th of 13 in a Cl1 at Hobart on July 19 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Southern Auroras carrying 122lbs at $6. Much better draw and worth another chance.
7	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 in a Cl1 at this track on July 26 over 5 ¾f, 2 len behind Outbush carrying 120lbs at $4.20. Last start 6th of 11 in a Cl1 at Hobart on August 19 over 6f, slow going 2 len behind Dennyson carrying 116lbs at $3.90. Profiles nicely. Terrific chance to return to form. 3rd Pick 7 Geegeeschaser Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Amanda Jones J: Non Runner T: Amanda Jones	106	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 in a Cl1 at this track on July 26 over 5 ¾f, 2 len behind Outbush carrying 120lbs at $4.20. Last start 6th of 11 in a Cl1 at Hobart on August 19 over 6f, slow going 2 len behind Dennyson carrying 116lbs at $3.90. Profiles nicely. Terrific chance to return to form.

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