AU - Hobart - Race 2

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

17.8K

VIEW

Verdict

The draws complicate this further. The safe option is GEEGEES MERCEDES (10) who was close to a win before a break. Recent trial winner and with the race experience should go close fresh. VABUIAGI (14) finished off last campaign below best but the start prior was a strong debut when runner-up over 5 ½f. Fitter for two recent trials and can run a bold race. There is a host of first starters trialling well but the majority drawn wide out. GOLD ARMOUR (2) is a three-year-old gelding on debut from the stable of John Blacker. By Hanseatic from Burnished. Comes here off a Hobart trial. Nice drawn and looks a top-three chance. BALLERINI (7) is a filly by Needs Further making her debut and is trialling well including a win most recently. Showing good ability in trials but will need some luck from a wide draw. ANASAZI (6) is a first starter by Dirty Work out of Medea. runner-u recent trial but tricky draw to overcome.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Filly back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw March 9 over 5f, 3 len behind Just Plain Nuts with 123lbs at $3.10. Previously first up, third of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw November 4 over 5f, on rain affected going, 1.0 len behind Celestial Glow with 121lbs at $4.40. Overdue for a win before a break and expected to feature. 1st Pick 10 Geegees Mercedes Jockey: Anthony Darmanin Trainer: Stuart Gandy J: Anthony Darmanin T: Stuart Gandy	219	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Filly back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw March 9 over 5f, 3 len behind Just Plain Nuts with 123lbs at $3.10. Previously first up, third of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw November 4 over 5f, on rain affected going, 1.0 len behind Celestial Glow with 121lbs at $4.40. Overdue for a win before a break and expected to feature.
14	Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Launceston Mdn-Sw December 10 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Megalita carrying 115lbs at $8. On debut second of 9 at Launceston Mdn-Sw November 26 over 5 ½f, 0.5 len behind Zulu Fields carrying 117lbs at $4.60. Only fresh run was good so capable of a bold return. 2nd Pick 14 Vabuiagi Jockey: Mehmet Ulucinar Trainer: Stuart Gandy J: Mehmet Ulucinar T: Stuart Gandy	77	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Launceston Mdn-Sw December 10 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Megalita carrying 115lbs at $8. On debut second of 9 at Launceston Mdn-Sw November 26 over 5 ½f, 0.5 len behind Zulu Fields carrying 117lbs at $4.60. Only fresh run was good so capable of a bold return.
2	Three-year-old gelding making debut by Hanseatic out of Burnished. Fourth over 4f in a Hobart trial on May 26. Drawn for a good run and likely to measure up. 3rd Pick 2 Gold Armour Jockey: Troy Baker Trainer: John Blacker J: Troy Baker T: John Blacker	44	-	-	-	3%	40/1
Analysis Three-year-old gelding making debut by Hanseatic out of Burnished. Fourth over 4f in a Hobart trial on May 26. Drawn for a good run and likely to measure up.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Minus Pool

A pari-mutuel pool – typically a show pool - where one horse is so heavily bet that after deductions there is not enough money left to cover the prescribed minimum on each bet.

Bug

An apprentice jockey.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.