AU - Ipswich - Race 5

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

6.7f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

27.3K

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Verdict

FRENCH MELODY (11) showed ability placing here on debut before getting the job done in impressive fashion at Murwillumbah at the latest outing. Gets in very well at the weights with the 7lbs claim and looks the runner in this line-up with the most upside. Should be right there when the judge calls a halt. BARRELLING (1) is a very consistent conveyance who has hit the top-five at his past 11 starts and rarely puts in a poor one. Include from the favourable draw. SILVER SMASH (9) will be ready to peak now third run back from the break looks to be improving with racing. Can feature in the finish. ROYAL GLADIATOR (6) has placed two from two over this track and trip and is usually thereabouts. In the mix. GAS BRIGADE (12) next in line in a race with only a handful of chances.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Having third race start. At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 in a Mdn at this track on August 7 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind The Grand Duchy with 128lbs at $5.50. Last start favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.1 len at Murwillumbah on August 21 over 6f on a soft track defeating Tempting Conza carrying 126lbs at $2.20. Capable of going back-to-back. 1st Pick 11 French Melody Jockey: Jett Newman Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Jett Newman T: Matthew Dunn	132	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Having third race start. At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 in a Mdn at this track on August 7 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind The Grand Duchy with 128lbs at $5.50. Last start favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.1 len at Murwillumbah on August 21 over 6f on a soft track defeating Tempting Conza carrying 126lbs at $2.20. Capable of going back-to-back.
1	Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 9 in a Cl2 at Beaudesert on August 21 over 6f, 7 len behind Sequel carrying 123lbs at $4.60. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Doomben on November 19 over 6 ¾f defeating British Gem with 130lbs at $2.60. Hard to beat. 2nd Pick 1 Barrelling Jockey: Ben Thompson Trainer: Tony Gollan J: Ben Thompson T: Tony Gollan	151	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 9 in a Cl2 at Beaudesert on August 21 over 6f, 7 len behind Sequel carrying 123lbs at $4.60. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Doomben on November 19 over 6 ¾f defeating British Gem with 130lbs at $2.60. Hard to beat.
9	Third-up today. Resumes off a 38 day letup. Resuming 4th of 9 in a 3yo Hcp at Rockhampton on July 9 over 6f, 6 len behind Neverenoughlego carrying 122lbs at $17. Second-up sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 in a Cl2 at Sunshine Coast on August 2 over 6f, slow going 1.0 len behind Navy Nina with 120lbs at $14. Fitter now and making headway. Looks tough to beat in this line-up. 3rd Pick 9 Silver Smash Jockey: Tiffani Brooker Trainer: Natalie Mccall J: Tiffani Brooker T: Natalie Mccall	127	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Third-up today. Resumes off a 38 day letup. Resuming 4th of 9 in a 3yo Hcp at Rockhampton on July 9 over 6f, 6 len behind Neverenoughlego carrying 122lbs at $17. Second-up sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 in a Cl2 at Sunshine Coast on August 2 over 6f, slow going 1.0 len behind Navy Nina with 120lbs at $14. Fitter now and making headway. Looks tough to beat in this line-up.

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