AU - Esperance - Race 2

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

12.4K

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Verdict

GOLDEN OPERA (11) has flashed home in her last couple of starts to finish runner-up by less than a length. She cops another wide gate, but with Lisa Staples in the irons this time, she can go one better. SHINE AND BURN (7) returns after a 3-month break, having ended the last campaign with a minor placing over 6 ½f at Kalgoorlie, and she should be tough to beat. GLIMMERINTHEDUST (13) is still chasing a first win after four starts, finishing well back over 6f here 6 days ago. She is having just her second local start, and only needs to find her good trial form to be a top 4 threat in this. WARNING LABEL (12) pushed forward from a low draw last time before tiring to finish well back over 6f at Pinjarra. This is easier, and even from a wide gate, she can be a quick improver. I HAD A DREAM (1) has been consistent, placing twice from three runs this prep, most recently running second by a head over 6f here. Stick with him, as he is long overdue for his first win.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 I Had A Dream Jockey: Alex Hearn Trainer: Rod Brown J: Alex Hearn T: Rod Brown	101	-	-	-	15%	6/1
2	2 God's Wrath Jockey: Brayden Gaerth Trainer: Helen Harding J: Brayden Gaerth T: Helen Harding	56	-	-	-	4%	25/1
3	3 Our Desperado Jockey: Madi Derrick Trainer: Helen Harding J: Madi Derrick T: Helen Harding	66	-	-	-	4%	25/1
4	4 Samkerbam Jockey: Elisha Whittington Trainer: Troy Mahood J: Elisha Whittington T: Troy Mahood	60	-	-	-	2%	80/1
5	5 Queen Of Chaos Jockey: Ava Catarino Trainer: Paul Tapper J: Ava Catarino T: Paul Tapper	81	-	-	-	8%	12/1
6	6 Inkaantoon Jockey: Bailey Webster Trainer: Paul Tapper J: Bailey Webster T: Paul Tapper	67	-	-	-	9%	11/1
7	2nd Pick 7 Shine And Burn Jockey: Jefferson Tsang Trainer: Helen Harding J: Jefferson Tsang T: Helen Harding	92	-	-	-	11%	17/2
8	8 Couldabeenahandbag Jockey: Rosie Mahony Trainer: Paul Tapper J: Rosie Mahony T: Paul Tapper	48	-	-	-	4%	25/1
9	9 Tapitlikeit'ssassy Jockey: Wayne Wheatley Trainer: Helen Harding J: Wayne Wheatley T: Helen Harding	92	-	-	-	10%	9/1
10	10 One Ginger Fox Jockey: Christopher Nicoll Trainer: Jarrad Humphries J: Christopher Nicoll T: Jarrad Humphries	60	-	-	-	4%	25/1
11	1st Pick 11 Golden Opera Jockey: Lisa Staples Trainer: Campbell Mccallum J: Lisa Staples T: Campbell Mccallum	161	-	-	-	39%	13/8
12	12 Warning Label Jockey: Victoria Corver Trainer: Ryan Hill J: Victoria Corver T: Ryan Hill	75	-	-	-	9%	11/1
13	3rd Pick 13 Glimmerinthedust Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Colin Haddon J: Non Runner T: Colin Haddon	142	-	-	-	6%	Scratched
14	14 Nutbush City Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Carey Martin J: Non Runner T: Carey Martin	75	-	-	-	3%	Scratched

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Main Track Only

A horse entered for main track only (MTO) is one hoping the weather forecast or track conditions will move the race off the turf course and onto the main track. They are scratched the morning of the race if the conditions stay dry.

Apprentice

A new jockey who has not ridden a certain number of winners in a specified time period.

Exacta

A bet selecting the first and second horses in a race in the correct order. An exacta box refers to paying a little more to ensure they can finish in either order.