AU - Ipswich - Race 2

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

10.9f

Class 3

Turf

HEAVY 9

19.7K

VIEW

Verdict

DOWN UNDER STUNNAH (2) gets the top billing after going close in a CL2 at this venue. Has gotten better the further she's stretched this prep and should be ready to fire fourth-up out to this trip. BACKHANDER (1) brings winning form from Dubbo, having led throughout in a BM58. Thompson's booking is a big push for his chances, and he'll likely be looking to find the front again to run them along. MAKAMAE (5) closed off well on heavy ground in a BM65 at the Sunny Coast and is fitter than most, though she must convert that honest recent form into a win at this trip. LORD PROTECTOR (7) was no match for an impressive winner last time at the Gold Coast but he still chased soundly for second, and his two runs prior were right up to scratch. No reason he can't make his presence felt.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Went close in a Class2 at this track last start, beaten just over a length by Hot Majesty after working into it before the turn. Her Eagle Farm run prior was plain late but still only beaten just under four lengths on soft ground. Built nicely into this prep and is ready to put it all together now. 1st Pick 2 Down Under Stunnah Jockey: Brandon Lerena Trainer: Michael Morrison J: Brandon Lerena T: Michael Morrison	148	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Went close in a Class2 at this track last start, beaten just over a length by Hot Majesty after working into it before the turn. Her Eagle Farm run prior was plain late but still only beaten just under four lengths on soft ground. Built nicely into this prep and is ready to put it all together now.
1	Returns from a five-week freshening after making all in a BM58 at Dubbo, beating Farraige by just over a length as one of the better fancied runners. She had led and held second to Gemtiki at Muswellbrook the run prior, so the pattern is reliable, and she has already won at this distance. This is obviously tougher but Thompson's booking is a big push for his chances. 2nd Pick 1 Backhander Jockey: Ben Thompson Trainer: Annabel & Rob Archibald J: Ben Thompson T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	138	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Returns from a five-week freshening after making all in a BM58 at Dubbo, beating Farraige by just over a length as one of the better fancied runners. She had led and held second to Gemtiki at Muswellbrook the run prior, so the pattern is reliable, and she has already won at this distance. This is obviously tougher but Thompson's booking is a big push for his chances.
5	Finished off encouragingly when fifth in a BM65 over 1m at Sunshine Coast, beaten just over three lengths on heavy ground after being well back at the turn. Two back she covered ground at Eagle Farm and was behind Down Under Stunnah. Honest profile, but has to find a winning edge. 3rd Pick 5 Makamae Jockey: Corey Sutherland Trainer: Stephen Sutherland J: Corey Sutherland T: Stephen Sutherland	127	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Finished off encouragingly when fifth in a BM65 over 1m at Sunshine Coast, beaten just over three lengths on heavy ground after being well back at the turn. Two back she covered ground at Eagle Farm and was behind Down Under Stunnah. Honest profile, but has to find a winning edge.

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