AU - Narrogin - Race 2

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

5.9f

Maiden

Turf

12.2K

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Verdict

ARTIE'S ECLIPSE (7) missed in a photo finish at Narrogin when the odds-on favourite, but ran a strong figure in the process following a disappointing effort at Ascot two back. That level looks strong for a race of this calibre. Needs some luck from the barrier but is the one to beat on recent form. AREDUET (6) led them up over 5 ½f here last start and just felt the pinch late when on resumption. She'll be fitter for that effort and this looks to shape similarly. Drops in weight now and with the added fitness on her side, she'll take plenty of catching. ACOUSTIC BUBBLES (9) gets the blinkers on for the first time today after never really getting into the race at Ascot most recently. Back to an easier level now which looks to suit and she can bounce back third-up into the campaign. SATIN BOW (8) is knocking on the door of a maiden win and won't be far away in Jason Li's first race ride. I'M A SOULMAN (1) can feature if he runs up to his recent performance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn Hcp on April 11 over 5 ½f, nose behind Longtimebeliever with 127lbs at $1.70. Before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at Ascot Mdn on April 3 over 5 ½f, 2.5 len behind Belaura Star with 116lbs at $5.50. Bounced back last start and can go one better now. 1st Pick 7 Artie's Eclipse Jockey: Ava Catarino Trainer: David Catarino J: Ava Catarino T: David Catarino	101	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn Hcp on April 11 over 5 ½f, nose behind Longtimebeliever with 127lbs at $1.70. Before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at Ascot Mdn on April 3 over 5 ½f, 2.5 len behind Belaura Star with 116lbs at $5.50. Bounced back last start and can go one better now.
6	Second-up. First-up after nine months set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn Hcp on April 11 over 5 ½f, long-neck behind Longtimebeliever carrying 132lbs at $6.50. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Albany Mdn on May 16 over 6f, 14 len behind Four Seas with 122lbs at $6.50. Impressive return effort and she can build on that performance. 2nd Pick 6 Areduet Jockey: Simone Altieri Trainer: Anthony Barton J: Simone Altieri T: Anthony Barton	130	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after nine months set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn Hcp on April 11 over 5 ½f, long-neck behind Longtimebeliever carrying 132lbs at $6.50. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Albany Mdn on May 16 over 6f, 14 len behind Four Seas with 122lbs at $6.50. Impressive return effort and she can build on that performance.
9	Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Albany Mdn on March 19 over 5f, on a slow track, 1.3 len behind Traded My Shoes carrying 121lbs at $3.20. Last start 8th of 11 at Ascot 3yo Mdn on April 3 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Le Fem Le Choix with 121lbs at $61. Well placed. Blinkers go on now third-up and sharp improvement is on the cards. 3rd Pick 9 Acoustic Bubbles Jockey: Brayden Gaerth Trainer: Jason Miller J: Brayden Gaerth T: Jason Miller	92	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Albany Mdn on March 19 over 5f, on a slow track, 1.3 len behind Traded My Shoes carrying 121lbs at $3.20. Last start 8th of 11 at Ascot 3yo Mdn on April 3 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Le Fem Le Choix with 121lbs at $61. Well placed. Blinkers go on now third-up and sharp improvement is on the cards.

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