AU - Ipswich - Race 2

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

8.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

21.6K

VIEW

Verdict

BLUE POLES (11) was fair on debut then relished the extra ground at her second outing with a second over 7f at Bathurst. Has further upside and will be tough to stop again. UNDER ARREST (9) was prominent from the outset and fought on for second last start over 1 m at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Should be handy in the run. Building to a win. ABLESHEEBA (4) fought on for third last start over 1 m at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Found the line nicely here last time and can go close again. GRATIFICATION (1) finished just ahead of Ablesheeba last time in the same race. Has placed three of last four and rates a strong chance. KALAMIA KING (2) rates highly on best form and gets his chance to feature.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Third race start today. At debut, 7th of 12 at Muswellbrook F&M Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Tigletta carrying 127lbs at $12. Second-up 2nd of 9 at Bathurst Mdn on May 12 over 7f, 0.7 len behind Six Kings with 125lbs at $11. Much better run latest and expected to go close. 1st Pick 11 Blue Poles Jockey: Ben Thompson Trainer: Annabel & Rob Archibald J: Ben Thompson T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	138	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Third race start today. At debut, 7th of 12 at Muswellbrook F&M Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Tigletta carrying 127lbs at $12. Second-up 2nd of 9 at Bathurst Mdn on May 12 over 7f, 0.7 len behind Six Kings with 125lbs at $11. Much better run latest and expected to go close.
9	Form hard to fault. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1 m, on rain affected going, 0.8 len behind Bon Vader carrying 128lbs at $7.50. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 0.7 len behind Sheza's Destiny with 128lbs at $5.50. Building to a win and looks perfectly placed this time. 2nd Pick 9 Under Arrest Jockey: Taylor Marshall Trainer: Jack Bruce J: Taylor Marshall T: Jack Bruce	218	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1 m, on rain affected going, 0.8 len behind Bon Vader carrying 128lbs at $7.50. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 0.7 len behind Sheza's Destiny with 128lbs at $5.50. Building to a win and looks perfectly placed this time.
4	At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1 m, in the wet, 2 len behind Wedding Vow with 128lbs at $3.70. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 7f, 1.3 len behind Weekend Artist carrying 125lbs at $8.50. Has the ability to be in the finish. 3rd Pick 4 Ablesheeba Jockey: Michael Rodd Trainer: James Healy J: Michael Rodd T: James Healy	143	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1 m, in the wet, 2 len behind Wedding Vow with 128lbs at $3.70. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 7f, 1.3 len behind Weekend Artist carrying 125lbs at $8.50. Has the ability to be in the finish.

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