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3:18 AM

AU1 - Ararat - Race 1

Harness
7 Runners
8.9f
Unknown
Synthetic
4.5K

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Verdict

THE SPORTZ STAR (6) came from the back row to win the last time he raced at this circuit last month and backs up quickly after a second from a similar draw at Ouyen on Sunday. Strong claims. LOMBOK (3) takes a step up in grade but is very hard to knock having made it four wins in a row when working but proving too strong last time at Mildura, taking her strike rate at this distance to 50 per cent. MARTY THE MARTIAN (5) has been far from disgraced when midfield in his last two outings at Melton, the latest from this same barrier. Finds a more suitable assignment and is capable of playing a major role. CITY ROCKSTAR (2) is in the mix after coming from this barrier for second last start at Geelong.
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Horse Stats
#/SilkHorse#/HorsePower RatingHigh SpeedWin %Top 3%Win ProbOdds
6
The Sportz Star silk

Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Royal Division at Melton over 1 ¹/16m in a NR 60 to 72 on May 3 at $34. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Lochiel Lad at Ouyen over 1 ¼m in a NR 56 to 64 on May 11 at $6. One of the primary contenders.

1st Pick
6

The Sportz Star

Jockey: Kerryn Manning

Trainer: Kerryn Manning

J: Kerryn Manning

T: Kerryn Manning

77---39%13/8

Analysis

Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Royal Division at Melton over 1 ¹/16m in a NR 60 to 72 on May 3 at $34. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Lochiel Lad at Ouyen over 1 ¼m in a NR 56 to 64 on May 11 at $6. One of the primary contenders.

3
Lombok silk

Has won at her last four outings. Last start posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Mildura (2:13.80) beating American Boxer in NR 50 to 55 on May 6 at $1.80. Hard to leave out on current form. Hard to knock winning form.

2nd Pick
3

Lombok

Jockey: Luke Dunne

Trainer: S F Steenhuis

J: Luke Dunne

T: S F Steenhuis

75---20%4/1

Analysis

Has won at her last four outings. Last start posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Mildura (2:13.80) beating American Boxer in NR 50 to 55 on May 6 at $1.80. Hard to leave out on current form. Hard to knock winning form.

5
Marty The Martian silk

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1 ¹/16m after racing wide at Melton was 4th-6.46 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Samkerr (2:02.40) in NR 54 to 64 on May 9 at $34. At the previous start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr1) over 1 ¹/16m after showing early pace at Melton, at the bell was 3rd-4.55 beaten 13 m by Royal Division (2:00.90) in NR 60 to 72 on May 3 at $6. A better run is on the cards.

3rd Pick
5

Marty The Martian

Jockey: Jack Laugher

Trainer: Ashleigh Herbertson

J: Jack Laugher

T: Ashleigh Herbertson

75---27%11/4

Analysis

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1 ¹/16m after racing wide at Melton was 4th-6.46 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Samkerr (2:02.40) in NR 54 to 64 on May 9 at $34. At the previous start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr1) over 1 ¹/16m after showing early pace at Melton, at the bell was 3rd-4.55 beaten 13 m by Royal Division (2:00.90) in NR 60 to 72 on May 3 at $6. A better run is on the cards.

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