AU1 - Albion Park - Race 2

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7 Runners

10.6f

Unknown

Synthetic

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Verdict

DARCYS FIREBALL (2) is in a purple patch of form with back-to-back wins here, scoring easily over this distance before dropping in trip getting home by a head last week. Switches to a standing start but if he gets it right can certainly win again. KODA DA MODA (7) got within a head of Darcys Fireball when runner-up last week. Won from a standing start at this circuit and distance last month so the return to those conditions should suit. BANFF (5) is on the radar after his last-start fourth over 1 m here a week ago. IZARRA (6) owns a decent record at this circuit and distance so can measure up with her A-game.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Five-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track. Last start won by a head as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (1:58.80) beating Koda Da Moda in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on December 9 at $2.20. Can land the hat trick. 1st Pick 2 Darcys Fireball Jockey: Nathan Dawson Trainer: Graham Dwyer J: Nathan Dawson T: Graham Dwyer	77	-	-	-	48%	11/10
Analysis Five-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track. Last start won by a head as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (1:58.80) beating Koda Da Moda in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on December 9 at $2.20. Can land the hat trick.
7	Two back was well beaten into tenth after being driven well back, behind Get Used To It at this track over 1 5/16m in a G3 No NR on December 6 at $34. Then a handy effort when a close second after being driven well back, behind Darcys Fireball at this track over 1 m in a 3yo+ NR up to 75 on December 9 at $3.20. Among the better chances. 2nd Pick 7 Koda Da Moda Jockey: Shane Graham Trainer: Graham Dwyer J: Shane Graham T: Graham Dwyer	75	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Two back was well beaten into tenth after being driven well back, behind Get Used To It at this track over 1 5/16m in a G3 No NR on December 6 at $34. Then a handy effort when a close second after being driven well back, behind Darcys Fireball at this track over 1 m in a 3yo+ NR up to 75 on December 9 at $3.20. Among the better chances.
5	Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1 m at this track, beaten 6 m by Darcys Fireball (1:58.80) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on December 9 at $4.20. At the start before 8th (FT Fr3) over 1m at this track, beaten 15 m by Taylad To Use (3:15.40) in G2 No NR on November 29 at $51. Encouraging effort last start and is open to further improvement. 3rd Pick 5 Banff Jockey: Jack Chapple Trainer: Grant Dixon J: Jack Chapple T: Grant Dixon	74	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1 m at this track, beaten 6 m by Darcys Fireball (1:58.80) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on December 9 at $4.20. At the start before 8th (FT Fr3) over 1m at this track, beaten 15 m by Taylad To Use (3:15.40) in G2 No NR on November 29 at $51. Encouraging effort last start and is open to further improvement.

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Synthetic Surface

A racing surface comprised of silica sand and fibers, such as recycled carpet or spandex. The mixture is then sealed with wax.

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