AU - Launceston - Race 2

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

6.1f

Class 2

Turf

SOFT 5

19.3K

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Verdict

ANTHEIA (6) was well fancied in tougher class last time but ran well below best, fading to the tail late. Back in grade and has a good record over this course and distance. Well worth another chance. GEEGEEHAILSTORM (8) has put together a string of minors, the latest this course and distance. Rarely out of the placings here and should feature again. NOVALARGO (2) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 1.3 lengths away in third over 7f at this track when she was prominent throughout. Has ability and will take catching despite the wide draw. RARE ORO (12) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when ninth over 6f at Hobart. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at this track Cl3 on March 27 over 6f, slow going 4 len behind Obviously Good carrying 121lbs at $2.80. Before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track in the G3 Vamos Stks on February 25 over 7f, 6 len behind Sanniya carrying 126lbs at $151. Back in grade and capable of sharp improvement. 1st Pick 6 Antheia Jockey: Lauryn Bingley Trainer: Sarah Cotton J: Lauryn Bingley T: Sarah Cotton	159	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at this track Cl3 on March 27 over 6f, slow going 4 len behind Obviously Good carrying 121lbs at $2.80. Before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track in the G3 Vamos Stks on February 25 over 7f, 6 len behind Sanniya carrying 126lbs at $151. Back in grade and capable of sharp improvement.
8	Racing well recently. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 7 at this track Cl3 on March 27 over 6f, slow going 1.75 len behind Obviously Good carrying 122lbs at $7. The race before that 2nd of 10 at this track Bm60 on March 13 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.8 len behind Sevillana carrying 125lbs at $5.50. Well placed. Long overdue and should be in the finish. 2nd Pick 8 Geegeehailstorm Jockey: David Pires Trainer: Stuart Gandy J: David Pires T: Stuart Gandy	122	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 7 at this track Cl3 on March 27 over 6f, slow going 1.75 len behind Obviously Good carrying 122lbs at $7. The race before that 2nd of 10 at this track Bm60 on March 13 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.8 len behind Sevillana carrying 125lbs at $5.50. Well placed. Long overdue and should be in the finish.
2	Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track Cl3 on April 3 over 7f, 1.3 len behind Georgaroni with 121lbs at $7. Before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at this track Cl3 on March 27 over 6f, slow going 1.0 len behind Obviously Good carrying 128lbs at $5.50. Has ability and will take catching despite the wide draw. 3rd Pick 2 Novalargo Jockey: Codi Jordan Trainer: Glenn Stevenson J: Codi Jordan T: Glenn Stevenson	197	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track Cl3 on April 3 over 7f, 1.3 len behind Georgaroni with 121lbs at $7. Before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at this track Cl3 on March 27 over 6f, slow going 1.0 len behind Obviously Good carrying 128lbs at $5.50. Has ability and will take catching despite the wide draw.

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