AU - Ipswich - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

8.4f

Class 2

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

COOL RUNNING (6) turned his form around winning a CL1 over a mile on a heavy track at the Sunshine Coast. He has comparable figures on dryer surfaces and the premier jockey is reunited. Doubt the rail is ideal but he has solid claims each-way with average luck. SAN JOSE BOY (3) rates well but jumps from the outside barrier. Disappointed heavily backed here 26 days ago and the winkers go on again to keep him focused. Thompson is reunited somewhat offsetting the gate disadvantage. SIMPLY FUN (4) peaks and finally draws an inside barrier. His form last preparation would see him tough to beat. SKORPIOS ISLE (5) is better than the form line suggests. Will find this grade more to his liking and his win over a mile here at the back of his last preparation stacks up.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	At the latest run 4th of 9 at Doomben Bm65 on February 11 over 1 m, slow going 2.25 len behind The Wheelbarrow with 129lbs at $5. The start before that second last of 10 at Doomben Cl2 on January 29 over 6 ¾f, 5 len behind Chief In Charge carrying 121lbs at $19. Peaks and is ready to win. 1st Pick 2 Rashford Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Chris & Corey Munce J: Non Runner T: Chris & Corey Munce	160	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis At the latest run 4th of 9 at Doomben Bm65 on February 11 over 1 m, slow going 2.25 len behind The Wheelbarrow with 129lbs at $5. The start before that second last of 10 at Doomben Cl2 on January 29 over 6 ¾f, 5 len behind Chief In Charge carrying 121lbs at $19. Peaks and is ready to win.
6	At the latest run was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by 0.8 len at Sunshine Coast Cl1 February 13 over 1m in heavy going defeating Betathaneva carrying 129lbs at $7.50. Before that second last of 11 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on January 28 over 1m, 10 len behind Prochester carrying 126lbs at $6.50. Impressed last start and can go on with it. 2nd Pick 6 Cool Running Jockey: Angela Jones Trainer: Michael Lakey J: Angela Jones T: Michael Lakey	106	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis At the latest run was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by 0.8 len at Sunshine Coast Cl1 February 13 over 1m in heavy going defeating Betathaneva carrying 129lbs at $7.50. Before that second last of 11 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on January 28 over 1m, 10 len behind Prochester carrying 126lbs at $6.50. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
3	Last start 6th of 12 at this track Bm62 on January 31 over 1 m, 3 len behind Silent Call with 133lbs at $2.45. The run before that 2nd of 11 at this track Bm65 on January 21 over 1 ¹/16m, 3 len behind Aratiri carrying 130lbs at $3.80. Rates to feature with average luck. 3rd Pick 3 San Jose Boy Jockey: Ben Thompson Trainer: Jack Bruce J: Ben Thompson T: Jack Bruce	145	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Last start 6th of 12 at this track Bm62 on January 31 over 1 m, 3 len behind Silent Call with 133lbs at $2.45. The run before that 2nd of 11 at this track Bm65 on January 21 over 1 ¹/16m, 3 len behind Aratiri carrying 130lbs at $3.80. Rates to feature with average luck.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Bug

An apprentice jockey.

Bobble/Stumble

A slip or a duck from a horse trying to leave the starting gates, often caused by the surface giving way under the feet. This can range from a mild misstep to a stumble down to their knees.

Blinkers

A hood worn on a horse’s head to limit side vision, which can improve concentration. Blinkers are added or removed to relax a horse or give it more focus.