AU - Moruya - Race 7

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

7.1f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

21.2K

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Verdict

BIG OPINION (5) wasn't far away last time and is edging towards a win. Has the winkers removed this time. Rates strongly and bold showing expected. Stablemate KENDALIA (8) doesn't win out of turn but was only denied by the barest of margins last start on the home track. Best figures measure up nicely and he's drawn to get every. TRIPTOLEMUS (7) showed good early speed then led into the straight last start before being grabbed by one late. At his top now and will be crossing quickly from out there under Keatings. Can steal it from the front. SNOWY (4) returns for the Joseph & Jones camp and is a noted fresh performer. Held her own in town last start and has trialled well in readiness. Is sure to make her presence felt. GLENN'S LEGACY (11) will look to press forward from the wide draw and has the peaks to threaten under the light weight of the claim. Not forgetting.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Last start 3rd of 10 at Albury on July 27 over 5f, in the wet, 0.8 len behind Justenuffsplash with 130lbs at $8.50. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track on July 10 over 5f, slow going 3.5 len behind Sunrise Ridge with 130lbs at $6. Right in this. 1st Pick 5 Big Opinion Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Matthew Dale J: Non Runner T: Matthew Dale	146	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Last start 3rd of 10 at Albury on July 27 over 5f, in the wet, 0.8 len behind Justenuffsplash with 130lbs at $8.50. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track on July 10 over 5f, slow going 3.5 len behind Sunrise Ridge with 130lbs at $6. Right in this.
8	Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Goulburn on August 3 over 7f, nose behind Peace Bird carrying 133lbs at $4.60. The race before that 4th of 12 at Goulburn on July 17 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.6 len behind The Eyes Have It carrying 138lbs at $3.80. Expected in the finish. 2nd Pick 8 Kendalia Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire Trainer: Matthew Dale J: Jean Van Overmeire T: Matthew Dale	145	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Goulburn on August 3 over 7f, nose behind Peace Bird carrying 133lbs at $4.60. The race before that 4th of 12 at Goulburn on July 17 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.6 len behind The Eyes Have It carrying 138lbs at $3.80. Expected in the finish.
7	Third-up today. First-up 6th of 9 at Narrandera on July 12 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Rocket Rudee with 129lbs at $2.70. Second-up gave a sight but was run down late 2nd in a small field at Sapphire Coast on July 26 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Lightning Speed with 121lbs at $6.50. Racing well. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish. 3rd Pick 7 Triptolemus Jockey: Coriah Keatings Trainer: Nick Olive J: Coriah Keatings T: Nick Olive	143	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 6th of 9 at Narrandera on July 12 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Rocket Rudee with 129lbs at $2.70. Second-up gave a sight but was run down late 2nd in a small field at Sapphire Coast on July 26 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Lightning Speed with 121lbs at $6.50. Racing well. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.

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