AU - Launceston - Race 6

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

CRACK THE SHUTTERS (3) was impressive last time, winning by a length here over this trip to stay unbeaten in 2 starts this prep. Anthony Darmanin has a perfect record when riding her, and from a good gate, the hat-trick beckons, even in a hot field like this. MAZZINI (1) resumed from a spell to lead all the way for a one-length win here over this distance. There is more depth to this field, but he strips fitter, and he has not reached his limit yet. GEEGEES MISSILE (4) is flying with four straight wins, the latest by 1.75 lengths over 5f at Hobart 17 days ago. Troy Baker is back in the saddle, and she is well-placed to win again. SANNIYA (2) resumes after a 9-month spell and won on debut here over 6f in early February. She has won both of her tune-up trials, and Craig Newitt keeps his connection with her. She could be all that, and another win would be no surprise. DAYTONA DIVA (5) returned well with a close second at this track last start. Include in all combinations.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.5 len at this track Cl1 October 3 over 5 ½f in soft going defeating Prince Of Khatun carrying 129lbs at $1.55. Last start favourite, came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track Bm76 October 29 over 6f defeating Mastretta with 119lbs at $1.60. Racing well. Can continue with the winning form. 1st Pick 3 Crack The Shutters Jockey: Anthony Darmanin Trainer: Stuart Gandy J: Anthony Darmanin T: Stuart Gandy	236	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.5 len at this track Cl1 October 3 over 5 ½f in soft going defeating Prince Of Khatun carrying 129lbs at $1.55. Last start favourite, came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track Bm76 October 29 over 6f defeating Mastretta with 119lbs at $1.60. Racing well. Can continue with the winning form.
1	Puts an unbeaten record on the line. Resumed last start favourite, won by 1.0 len at this track Cl1 October 31 over 6f on a soft track defeating Daytona Diva with 128lbs at $1.22. Hard knock the winning form. 2nd Pick 1 Mazzini Jockey: Kelvin Sanderson Trainer: Barry Campbell J: Kelvin Sanderson T: Barry Campbell	211	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Puts an unbeaten record on the line. Resumed last start favourite, won by 1.0 len at this track Cl1 October 31 over 6f on a soft track defeating Daytona Diva with 128lbs at $1.22. Hard knock the winning form.
4	On a four run winning streak. Most recently won by 1.75 len at Hobart Cl4 Sw November 4 over 5f on a rain affected track defeating Blameitontheboogie carrying 119lbs at $2.25. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 2.25 len at this track Cl3 October 12 over 5 ½f on a rain affected track defeating Ngapali Beach with 120lbs at $2.90. No reason she can't run another add another win. 3rd Pick 4 Geegees Missile Jockey: Troy Baker Trainer: Stuart Gandy J: Troy Baker T: Stuart Gandy	132	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis On a four run winning streak. Most recently won by 1.75 len at Hobart Cl4 Sw November 4 over 5f on a rain affected track defeating Blameitontheboogie carrying 119lbs at $2.25. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 2.25 len at this track Cl3 October 12 over 5 ½f on a rain affected track defeating Ngapali Beach with 120lbs at $2.90. No reason she can't run another add another win.

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