AU - Devonport - Race 5

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

6.7f

Benchmark

Synthetic

GOOD

14.3K

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Verdict

WOLF JUNIOR (4) returns from a break and is a fresh-up winner. Readied for this with two trials, placing at both, and looks set for a big return. STARDARMUS (3) led throughout to score an effortless win here two back then was runner-up on the turf at Hobart last time. Going well and will take catching in the small field. ALPINE BLAST (6) is a veteran who doesn't win out of turn these days but has a very strong established record here. Change of rider and will be winding up strongly. KIREINA MARUBRAH (5) goes well at the course and distance and is drawn for a soft run. Among the chances. SUGOI LEGEND (7) is next best in a race that drops right away.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Launceston Mdn/Cl1-Sw March 4 over 1 5/16m, soft track, 2.5 len behind Tideford carrying 129lbs at $2. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by long-neck Launceston Mdn-Sw November 21 over 5 ½f defeating Colonel Bogey with 126lbs at $5.50. Readied with two trials and expected to go close. 1st Pick 4 Wolf Junior Jockey: Erica Byrne Burke Trainer: Barry Campbell J: Erica Byrne Burke T: Barry Campbell	174	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Launceston Mdn/Cl1-Sw March 4 over 1 5/16m, soft track, 2.5 len behind Tideford carrying 129lbs at $2. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by long-neck Launceston Mdn-Sw November 21 over 5 ½f defeating Colonel Bogey with 126lbs at $5.50. Readied with two trials and expected to go close.
3	Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 in a Bm68 at Hobart on August 19 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.3 len behind Coal River carrying 122lbs at $8.50. The start before that won by 4 len at this track on July 26 over 6 ¾f defeating The Spirit Of Zero with 128lbs at $5. Well placed. Easy winner two back and will take catching. 2nd Pick 3 Stardarmus Jockey: Craig Newitt Trainer: John Blacker J: Craig Newitt T: John Blacker	196	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 in a Bm68 at Hobart on August 19 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.3 len behind Coal River carrying 122lbs at $8.50. The start before that won by 4 len at this track on July 26 over 6 ¾f defeating The Spirit Of Zero with 128lbs at $5. Well placed. Easy winner two back and will take catching.
6	Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start got back early 5th of 9 in a Bm60 at this track on July 26 over 6 ¾f, 5.5 len behind Stardarmus carrying 126lbs at $18. The run before that ran second last of 8 in a Bm68 at this track on June 28 over 1m, 7 len behind Whippin Piccadilly carrying 119lbs at $6.50. Nicely placed and will be hard to beat. 3rd Pick 6 Alpine Blast Jockey: Troy Baker Trainer: John Blacker J: Troy Baker T: John Blacker	121	-	-	-	5%
Analysis Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start got back early 5th of 9 in a Bm60 at this track on July 26 over 6 ¾f, 5.5 len behind Stardarmus carrying 126lbs at $18. The run before that ran second last of 8 in a Bm68 at this track on June 28 over 1m, 7 len behind Whippin Piccadilly carrying 119lbs at $6.50. Nicely placed and will be hard to beat.

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