AU - Launceston - Race 2

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

17.4K

VIEW

Verdict

WOUNDED EAGLE (5) is first-up following an 18-week spell. Showed ability in the maiden campaign, the peak run coming on debut when runner-up over this distance at Hobart. Will no doubt have furnished over the break and better things might be in store this prep. OLINDAH (13) is another returning from a break. Tackled some rich juvenile races in her first prep and wasn't up to that level. Trialling in great style and this looks a far better platform to launch the new campaign. MISS STRAT (9) settled well back and only warmed to the task late when resuming over 5 ½f at this track last time out. Has raced just once over today's trip and was beaten a long neck at Hobart. Big chance in this far more suitable contest. THE RED SHE DEVIL (11) worked through the line in good style to grab fourth when fresh from a break over 5 ½f here recently. Lightly raced mare who is well in after the claim. EFFRONTERY (7) can improve after a satisfactory return here 23 days ago.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Hobart Mdn-Sw June 7 over 6f, soft track, 4 len behind Jedd's Jet carrying 129lbs at $2.70. On debut second of 10 at Hobart Mdn-Sw April 26 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Too Much Too Soon with 128lbs at $26. Looks all set for a bright return. 1st Pick 5 Wounded Eagle Jockey: Kyle Hocking Trainer: John Keys J: Kyle Hocking T: John Keys	134	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Hobart Mdn-Sw June 7 over 6f, soft track, 4 len behind Jedd's Jet carrying 129lbs at $2.70. On debut second of 10 at Hobart Mdn-Sw April 26 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Too Much Too Soon with 128lbs at $26. Looks all set for a bright return.
13	Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at this track in the LR Gold Sov February 20 over 6f, 7 len behind Aristopolos carrying 121lbs at $81. On debut fourth in a small field at this track 2yo Hcp January 9 over 5 ½f, soft track, 5 len behind Aristopolos with 122lbs at $31. Looks ready to go to a new level this prep. 2nd Pick 13 Olindah Jockey: Erica Byrne Burke Trainer: Jessie Bazan J: Erica Byrne Burke T: Jessie Bazan	118	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at this track in the LR Gold Sov February 20 over 6f, 7 len behind Aristopolos carrying 121lbs at $81. On debut fourth in a small field at this track 2yo Hcp January 9 over 5 ½f, soft track, 5 len behind Aristopolos with 122lbs at $31. Looks ready to go to a new level this prep.
9	Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on September 16 over 5 ½f, 2.75 len behind Lin Thizzy with 125lbs at $7. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Hobart on May 24 over 6f, slow going long-neck behind Geegees Ace with 116lbs at $8.50. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. 3rd Pick 9 Miss Strat Jockey: Lauryn Bingley Trainer: Bradley Franklin J: Lauryn Bingley T: Bradley Franklin	84	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on September 16 over 5 ½f, 2.75 len behind Lin Thizzy with 125lbs at $7. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Hobart on May 24 over 6f, slow going long-neck behind Geegees Ace with 116lbs at $8.50. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

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