AU - Ipswich - Race 8

Thoroughbred

24 Runners

6.7f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

20.2K

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Verdict

YEAH COPY (4) goes well for rider Boche who is yet to miss a place in four rides and has been racing very consistently of late. Has placed four from four over this course and distance and should get a soft run from the favourable draw. Plenty to like about his prospects. READY TO IGNITE (3) is a bit hit or miss but will strip fitter second-up from the break and is more than capable enough on his day. Watch for sharp improvement. MOET AT MIDNIGHT (20) gets in now after a slew of scracthings and can trouble the judge with any luck in running. RAGING (2) next best with Ben Thompson in the saddle.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track 0 - 60 on April 16 over 6 ¾f, long-neck behind Sir Maurice carrying 130lbs at $4.60. The start before that 2nd of 13 at this track Cg&E 0 - 58 on April 6 over 6 ¾f, 0.6 len behind Ludik with 131lbs at $2.90. Top chance on his best form. 1st Pick 4 Yeah Copy Jockey: Damien Boche Trainer: Paul Butterworth J: Damien Boche T: Paul Butterworth	145	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track 0 - 60 on April 16 over 6 ¾f, long-neck behind Sir Maurice carrying 130lbs at $4.60. The start before that 2nd of 13 at this track Cg&E 0 - 58 on April 6 over 6 ¾f, 0.6 len behind Ludik with 131lbs at $2.90. Top chance on his best form.
3	Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 10 at Gold Coast Cl2 on April 18 over 6f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Scheherazade carrying 126lbs at $3.80. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at Doomben Cg&E Cl1-Sw on August 27 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Frostfire carrying 132lbs at $31. Plenty of improvement to come. 2nd Pick 3 Ready To Ignite Jockey: Bailey Wheeler Trainer: Lawrie Mayfield-Smith J: Bailey Wheeler T: Lawrie Mayfield-Smith	138	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 10 at Gold Coast Cl2 on April 18 over 6f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Scheherazade carrying 126lbs at $3.80. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at Doomben Cg&E Cl1-Sw on August 27 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Frostfire carrying 132lbs at $31. Plenty of improvement to come.
18	Most recently 4th of 11 at Rockhampton Bm55 on April 12 over 6f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Lonergy with 128lbs at $5.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 2.5 len at Mackay Mdn-Sw March 19 over 6 ½f in soft going defeating She's Got Lyrics carrying 129lbs at $1.95. Sure to measure up here. 3rd Pick 18 Bold Change Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Garnett Taylor J: Non Runner T: Garnett Taylor	115	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Most recently 4th of 11 at Rockhampton Bm55 on April 12 over 6f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Lonergy with 128lbs at $5.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 2.5 len at Mackay Mdn-Sw March 19 over 6 ½f in soft going defeating She's Got Lyrics carrying 129lbs at $1.95. Sure to measure up here.

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