AU - Esperance - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Class 1

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

HARLEQUIN PRANCER (4) found the company more to her liking when posting an overdue maiden win here in her first local start. This is not much harder, and she can take the next step immediately. ALABAMA ELEGANCE (2) resumed from a spell last start over 5 ½f at Narrogin, finishing sixth and not far off the winner. She's fitter now, and with 6lbs less to carry from a superior gate, she will be hard to hold out. DAINTY ROSE (3) broke through for her maiden win last start, scoring by almost a length over 6f at this track 4 weeks ago. She has plenty of upside and can repeat the dose. MISS WEENI (5) proved too strong in a maiden last start over 6f here 6 days ago, winning by a head. If this race has not come too soon for her, then she can figure in the top 3 again. Fuzzybox (10) has not been too far away in this campaign, and she could be worth a look today.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Second run back. First-up after eight months favourite, won by 0.7 len at this track Mdn December 13 over 5 ½f defeating Golden Opera with 123lbs at $2.60. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Pinjarra Mdn on February 23 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Urquharts Bluff with 123lbs at $17. Fitter but tougher here and prepared to risk this time. 1st Pick 4 Harlequin Prancer Jockey: Lisa Staples Trainer: Campbell Mccallum J: Lisa Staples T: Campbell Mccallum	116	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Second run back. First-up after eight months favourite, won by 0.7 len at this track Mdn December 13 over 5 ½f defeating Golden Opera with 123lbs at $2.60. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Pinjarra Mdn on February 23 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Urquharts Bluff with 123lbs at $17. Fitter but tougher here and prepared to risk this time.
2	Second run back. First-up after six months eased back early on 6th of 10 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ on December 20 over 5 ½f, 2.75 len behind Bill Selects carrying 126lbs at $9.50. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Northam 3yo Mdn on June 8 over 5f, 1.0 len behind Scenic George with 115lbs at $12. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. 2nd Pick 2 Alabama Elegance Jockey: Tiana Murray Trainer: Ryan Hill J: Tiana Murray T: Ryan Hill	95	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after six months eased back early on 6th of 10 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ on December 20 over 5 ½f, 2.75 len behind Bill Selects carrying 126lbs at $9.50. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Northam 3yo Mdn on June 8 over 5f, 1.0 len behind Scenic George with 115lbs at $12. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
3	Second-up today. Last outing was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by 0.8 len at this track Mdn December 5 over 6f defeating Golden Opera with 123lbs at $5.50. At only start last preparation ran last of 10 at Pinjarra Mdn on July 23 over 6f, on a slow track, 15 len behind Bundaberg with 123lbs at $9.50. Stick with her. 3rd Pick 3 Dainty Rose Jockey: Alex Hearn Trainer: Rod Brown J: Alex Hearn T: Rod Brown	126	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Second-up today. Last outing was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by 0.8 len at this track Mdn December 5 over 6f defeating Golden Opera with 123lbs at $5.50. At only start last preparation ran last of 10 at Pinjarra Mdn on July 23 over 6f, on a slow track, 15 len behind Bundaberg with 123lbs at $9.50. Stick with her.

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