AU - Hobart - Race 2

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

MISS STRAT (11) should be suited by the drop back from 6f to 5 ½f, and she has found the right sort of race fifth up from a spell. Hard to beat in this. THERMAL MISS (12) will be peaking third up from a spell, and she has shown enough to say that she can win a race like this at short notice. Each way. FIERCE SPIRIT (5) resumed with a big effort for second here 12 days ago, will have to contend with a tougher gate this time. He won't have to improve by much to be the winner here. UNCLE MARK (8) has improved in each of his 3 trials to date, and he makes his debut from a handy gate, in a very winnable race. Follow the early market support. THE BIG FELLA (3) resumes from a spell, and only needs to run up to his trial form to be a threat in this. Include in all combos.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Launceston on October 30 over 6f, 3 len behind Kion's Kingdom with 125lbs at $7. The start before that 6th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Launceston on October 16 over 6f, 2 len behind Noble with 125lbs at $4.40. Made headway last time. Top chance. 1st Pick 11 Miss Strat Jockey: Bulent Muhcu Trainer: Bradley Franklin J: Bulent Muhcu T: Bradley Franklin	99	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Launceston on October 30 over 6f, 3 len behind Kion's Kingdom with 125lbs at $7. The start before that 6th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Launceston on October 16 over 6f, 2 len behind Noble with 125lbs at $4.40. Made headway last time. Top chance.
12	Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Launceston on October 23 over 5f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Vabuiagi with 125lbs at $3.80. Last start 3rd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on November 3 over 5f, 0.9 len behind Roxy Dancer with 125lbs at $8.50. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat. 2nd Pick 12 Thermal Miss Jockey: Hayley Mccarthy Trainer: Andrew Roach J: Hayley Mccarthy T: Andrew Roach	82	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Launceston on October 23 over 5f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Vabuiagi with 125lbs at $3.80. Last start 3rd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on November 3 over 5f, 0.9 len behind Roxy Dancer with 125lbs at $8.50. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
5	Second run back. First-up after six months made ground from midfield, 2nd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on November 3 over 5f, 0.8 len behind Roxy Dancer carrying 121lbs at $17. Previously second-up 4th in a small field in a 2yo SW at Launceston on April 17 over 6f, 14 len behind Aristopolos with 126lbs at $21. Among the leading chances. 3rd Pick 5 Fierce Spirit Jockey: Lauryn Bingley Trainer: John Blacker J: Lauryn Bingley T: John Blacker	154	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after six months made ground from midfield, 2nd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on November 3 over 5f, 0.8 len behind Roxy Dancer carrying 121lbs at $17. Previously second-up 4th in a small field in a 2yo SW at Launceston on April 17 over 6f, 14 len behind Aristopolos with 126lbs at $21. Among the leading chances.

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Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.

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A race exclusively for horses who have not previously won.

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