AU2 - Charlton - Race 2

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9 Runners

10.4f

Unknown

Synthetic

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Verdict

ZARSKI (7) comes here following a sixth behind Sam Nien at Listed level two-and-a-half weeks ago over 1 ?m at Melton. Looms as the one to beat. KEAYANG FRANCISCO (4) produced a better effort last start when she scored by 6 metres over 1 5/16m at Geelong. This is a nice drop in grade so she is set to continue her resurgent form. ITS DIAMOND CREEK (9) was out of the money two runs ago then broke and finished tenth last start over 1 m at Maryborough, coming home 30 metres from the winner. Will enjoy a pretty soft run from this draw, with the sprint lane to play a big role. This doesn't look as hard so he is capable of turning things around. JESSICAS STORY (2) must be considered after she finished third over 1 ?m at Ballarat a week-and-a-half ago.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1m at Melton, at the bell was 2nd-2.14 beaten 13 m by Sam Nien (2:47.70) in 3yo LR No NR CG on September 13 at $3. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Sr2) over 1 5/16m at Bendigo, beaten 2.5 m by Ijustcalledtosay (2:41.00) in 3yo No NR CG on September 3 at $3.20. Rates highly. Best form should see him in the finish. 1st Pick 7 Zarski Jockey: James Herbertson Trainer: G M Donaldson J: James Herbertson T: G M Donaldson	77	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1m at Melton, at the bell was 2nd-2.14 beaten 13 m by Sam Nien (2:47.70) in 3yo LR No NR CG on September 13 at $3. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Sr2) over 1 5/16m at Bendigo, beaten 2.5 m by Ijustcalledtosay (2:41.00) in 3yo No NR CG on September 3 at $3.20. Rates highly. Best form should see him in the finish.
4	Last start won on from midfield and posted a big 6 m win (Fr2) at Geelong (2:40.80) beating Megaband in NR 46 to 52 on September 12 at $5.50 at the bell was 2nd-1.04. Bold showing expected again. 2nd Pick 4 Keayang Francisco Jockey: Lochie Cook Trainer: M A Lee, P Lee J: Lochie Cook T: M A Lee, P Lee	76	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Last start won on from midfield and posted a big 6 m win (Fr2) at Geelong (2:40.80) beating Megaband in NR 46 to 52 on September 12 at $5.50 at the bell was 2nd-1.04. Bold showing expected again.
9	Last start was well beaten after breaking at Maryborough on September 22. Before that, broke in score up and was out of position at the start 4th (Fr7) over 1 ¼m after showing early pace at Cranbourne was leading by 4 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Scar (2:37.80) in NR up to 50 on September 7 at $3.10. Rates highly and can bounce back. 3rd Pick 9 Its Diamond Creek Jockey: Alex Ashwood Trainer: Alex Ashwood J: Alex Ashwood T: Alex Ashwood	76	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Last start was well beaten after breaking at Maryborough on September 22. Before that, broke in score up and was out of position at the start 4th (Fr7) over 1 ¼m after showing early pace at Cranbourne was leading by 4 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Scar (2:37.80) in NR up to 50 on September 7 at $3.10. Rates highly and can bounce back.

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