AU - Muswellbrook - Race 6

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

STRAAND BEAUTY (3) finally capitalised on a string of narrow defeats when putting it all together at Warwick Farm. He draws to advantage again and with fresh legs after 37 days, can keep the momentum rolling. SARATOGA POWER (4) warmed into it nicely late behind Durova here fresh. He gets a key booking in Nock and steps out to a pet trip. With a 4lbs swing on the winner, he can absolutely turn the tables. DUROVA (2) returned with a bang here last start, stalking the speed and putting them away with authority. She'll only improve second-up and is a three-time winner over this trip. The draw is the query but she's hard to ignore. PLAY MY SONG (5) also comes through the Durova race, where she was well below her best. From an inside draw she can improve sharply.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Recent form sound. Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.6 len at Warwick Farm Bm72 February 18 over 5f defeating Nazwah carrying 131lbs at $2.50. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on January 26 over 5f, head behind Nazwah with 130lbs at $4.20. Put it all together last time and can keep the ball rolling now with fresh legs. 1st Pick 3 Straand Beauty Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire Trainer: Liam Ruddy J: Jean Van Overmeire T: Liam Ruddy	156	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Recent form sound. Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.6 len at Warwick Farm Bm72 February 18 over 5f defeating Nazwah carrying 131lbs at $2.50. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on January 26 over 5f, head behind Nazwah with 130lbs at $4.20. Put it all together last time and can keep the ball rolling now with fresh legs.
4	Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 11 at this track Skel Prel on March 8 over 4 ½f, 3.5 len behind Durova with 136lbs at $10. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Randwick Highway-C3 on September 6 over 6f, 5 len behind So Magnificent carrying 120lbs at $51. Strips fitter and is worth following up. 2nd Pick 4 Saratoga Power Jockey: Braith Nock Trainer: Brett & Georgie Cavanough J: Braith Nock T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough	125	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 11 at this track Skel Prel on March 8 over 4 ½f, 3.5 len behind Durova with 136lbs at $10. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Randwick Highway-C3 on September 6 over 6f, 5 len behind So Magnificent carrying 120lbs at $51. Strips fitter and is worth following up.
2	Second run back. First-up after four months favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.4 len at this track Skel Prel March 8 over 4 ½f defeating King Larry with 139lbs at $3.70. Previously second-up favourite, won by 1.5 len at Tamworth Cl3 August 7 over 5f in soft going defeating Not Written Off with 132lbs at $2.05. Dominated here last time so must take seriously. 3rd Pick 2 Durova Jockey: Ashley Morgan Trainer: Cameron Crockett J: Ashley Morgan T: Cameron Crockett	196	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.4 len at this track Skel Prel March 8 over 4 ½f defeating King Larry with 139lbs at $3.70. Previously second-up favourite, won by 1.5 len at Tamworth Cl3 August 7 over 5f in soft going defeating Not Written Off with 132lbs at $2.05. Dominated here last time so must take seriously.

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