AU2 - Kapunda - Race 3

Harness

8 Runners

8.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

3.5K

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Verdict

MIDNIGHT PIRATE (8) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 1.75 metres from the winner in second over 1 ?m at Globe Derby Park. Drawn to enjoy a nice run, with luck possibly playing a role at some point. Has the talent to take this out. CAPTAIN BARNATO (3) has recorded two wins and two minor placings from the past five starts. Performed well once again when second at his latest appearance over 1 ¼m at Port Pirie, beaten a neck. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Ideally placed and is sure to be there at the finish. ROCKNROLL SPIRIT (7) didn't do a bad job when fifth over 1 ¼m at Gawler last time out. Each-way. ROYAL WATCH (5) last appeared when fifth over 1 ?m at Globe Derby Park four-and-a-half months ago. Must be respected.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Fair run when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind I Of The Hurrikane at Mildura over 1 ¹/16m in a NR 56 to 64 on February 11 at $3.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.75 m finishing second behind My Ultimate Harry at Globe Derby Park over 1m in a NR 55 to 62 on February 21 at $4.80. Winning claims. 1st Pick 8 Midnight Pirate Jockey: Michael A Smith Trainer: B I Devcic J: Michael A Smith T: B I Devcic	77	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Fair run when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind I Of The Hurrikane at Mildura over 1 ¹/16m in a NR 56 to 64 on February 11 at $3.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.75 m finishing second behind My Ultimate Harry at Globe Derby Park over 1m in a NR 55 to 62 on February 21 at $4.80. Winning claims.
3	Last start game effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 1 ¼m at Port Pirie was 3rd-4 at the bell, beaten a neck by Narobi (2:31.60) in NR up to 54 on March 2 at $19. Two runs back tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.2 m when driven back in the field, after showing early speed, (Fr4) held up early, at Globe Derby Park (2:12.50) beating Hey Goyougoodthing in NR up to 54 on February 23 at $3 at the bell was 3rd-4.2. Strong contender. 2nd Pick 3 Captain Barnato Jockey: Jason Kittel Trainer: D Girardi J: Jason Kittel T: D Girardi	76	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Last start game effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 1 ¼m at Port Pirie was 3rd-4 at the bell, beaten a neck by Narobi (2:31.60) in NR up to 54 on March 2 at $19. Two runs back tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.2 m when driven back in the field, after showing early speed, (Fr4) held up early, at Globe Derby Park (2:12.50) beating Hey Goyougoodthing in NR up to 54 on February 23 at $3 at the bell was 3rd-4.2. Strong contender.
7	Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1 ¼m after showing early pace at Gawler was 4th-4.5 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Kathys Free (2:31.20) in NR 55 to 64 on March 4 at $4.80. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1m after showing early speed at Globe Derby Park, beaten 2 m by Alora (2:10.90) in NR 55 to 65 on February 14 at $2.90. Can bounce back. 3rd Pick 7 Rocknroll Spirit Jockey: Wayne Hill Trainer: Ella Brechin J: Wayne Hill T: Ella Brechin	75	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1 ¼m after showing early pace at Gawler was 4th-4.5 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Kathys Free (2:31.20) in NR 55 to 64 on March 4 at $4.80. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1m after showing early speed at Globe Derby Park, beaten 2 m by Alora (2:10.90) in NR 55 to 65 on February 14 at $2.90. Can bounce back.

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