AU - Geraldton - Race 3

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

14.4K

VIEW

Verdict

RULE THE REALM (2) showed early speed from an outside draw last start and dug deep to finish second, beaten a long neck, over 5f at Albany. Three back he went close here in a CL1 and has the tongue tie on for the first time. Keeps Faithfull, and the on-pacer can go one better. SOLAR CREST (10) resumed from a spell over 5 ½f at Ascot, beaten 2.5 lengths. It was a decent effort from the 11 gate, and she draws inside today. Finds easier company and can make the finish with the extra fitness. COSTA STAR (4) progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 6f at the track. Jumped a $2.5F and will get a softer run from a softer gate. Deserves another chance. WILD GOSSIP (7) didn't do a bad job resuming in the same race, settling last from the outside barrier. Has the inside gate today and keeps the 4lbs claim.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Albany Mdn on April 16 over 5f, on a slow track, long-neck behind We Love Charlie carrying 128lbs at $9.50. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 14 at Albany Mdn on April 5 over 6f, on a slow track, 7 len behind Brave Dragon with 123lbs at $10. Big chance with a repeat of the latest effort. 1st Pick 2 Rule The Realm Jockey: Natasha Faithfull Trainer: Robert Gulberti J: Natasha Faithfull T: Robert Gulberti	189	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Albany Mdn on April 16 over 5f, on a slow track, long-neck behind We Love Charlie carrying 128lbs at $9.50. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 14 at Albany Mdn on April 5 over 6f, on a slow track, 7 len behind Brave Dragon with 123lbs at $10. Big chance with a repeat of the latest effort.
10	Second-up. First-up after six months 8th of 13 at Ascot Mdn on April 3 over 5 ½f, 2.5 len behind Belaura Star with 122lbs at $11. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Ascot 3yo Plate on October 18 over 7f, 7 len behind Rubens' Ceiling carrying 119lbs at $17. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. 2nd Pick 10 Solar Crest Jockey: Laqdar Ramoly Trainer: Tony Triscari J: Laqdar Ramoly T: Tony Triscari	143	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after six months 8th of 13 at Ascot Mdn on April 3 over 5 ½f, 2.5 len behind Belaura Star with 122lbs at $11. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Ascot 3yo Plate on October 18 over 7f, 7 len behind Rubens' Ceiling carrying 119lbs at $17. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
4	At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn on April 19 over 6f, 2 len behind Sneaky Session with 123lbs at $2.50. The start before that faded in the straight 6th of 10 at this track Mdn on April 9 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Giles with 123lbs at $6. Making headway. Should run well. 3rd Pick 4 Costa Star Jockey: Troy Turner Trainer: Tony Scally J: Troy Turner T: Tony Scally	120	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn on April 19 over 6f, 2 len behind Sneaky Session with 123lbs at $2.50. The start before that faded in the straight 6th of 10 at this track Mdn on April 9 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Giles with 123lbs at $6. Making headway. Should run well.

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