AU - Esperance - Race 2

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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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.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Recent form sound. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn on December 13 over 5 ½f, 0.7 len behind Harlequin Prancer with 120lbs at $2.90. The start before that 2nd of 12 at this track Mdn on December 5 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Dainty Rose with 120lbs at $2.50. Cannot be discounted. 1st Pick 11 Golden Opera Jockey: Lisa Staples Trainer: Campbell Mccallum J: Lisa Staples T: Campbell Mccallum	161	-	-	-	39%	13/8
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn on December 13 over 5 ½f, 0.7 len behind Harlequin Prancer with 120lbs at $2.90. The start before that 2nd of 12 at this track Mdn on December 5 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Dainty Rose with 120lbs at $2.50. Cannot be discounted.
7	Resuming after three months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Kalgoorlie Mdn October 2 over 6 ½f, 4 len behind Whatyoutalkinbout with 120lbs at $21. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Kalgoorlie Mdn July 13 over 5 ½f, 5.5 len behind Gibraltar Gold with 120lbs at $3.40. This is an ideal race to kick off. Can go on with the job this prep. 2nd Pick 7 Shine And Burn Jockey: Jefferson Tsang Trainer: Helen Harding J: Jefferson Tsang T: Helen Harding	92	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Resuming after three months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Kalgoorlie Mdn October 2 over 6 ½f, 4 len behind Whatyoutalkinbout with 120lbs at $21. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Kalgoorlie Mdn July 13 over 5 ½f, 5.5 len behind Gibraltar Gold with 120lbs at $3.40. This is an ideal race to kick off. Can go on with the job this prep.
13	At the latest run second last of 12 at this track Mdn on December 27 over 6f, 5 len behind Miss Weeni with 125lbs at $9. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 13 at Bunbury Mdn on December 7 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Offshore carrying 118lbs at $61. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. 3rd Pick 13 Glimmerinthedust Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Colin Haddon J: Non Runner T: Colin Haddon	142	-	-	-	6%	Scratched
Analysis At the latest run second last of 12 at this track Mdn on December 27 over 6f, 5 len behind Miss Weeni with 125lbs at $9. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 13 at Bunbury Mdn on December 7 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Offshore carrying 118lbs at $61. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.

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