AU - Northam - Race 7

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

6.5f

Class 5

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

YAMASHITA'S GOLD (4) is the runner to beat off a sound CL3 effort at Bunbury, where he was still well back before making steady ground to finish fifth. He had charged into third at the same venue the run before, handles wet tracks, and the quick back-up looks a positive rather than a concern. DON'T TRUST JUDAS (1) is the obvious danger after missing by a nose at this venue and his track-and-distance profile is strong. The wide gate is a niggle, but he's a versatile type and his recent form suggests a win is around the corner. LOOKS (9) has to rebound from a plain last-start eighth after being well found, but his second the run prior stacks right up for a race like this. Can improve with a touch of luck from the wide draw. FLYING SOUTH (2) ended last campaign in good order when charging from the back. No trial coming in is a query, though he's won twice fresh in the past. Can't discount. SHOW THE WAY (11) trialled well coming in and won't be far away.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Backs up quickly after a sound fifth in a 3yo+ Class 3 at Bunbury, where he came from well back and made solid inroads after early crowding. That followed a strong third to I'M Crafty at the same venue, charging home from rearward to be beaten just under two lengths. Racing well without winning, but finds a winnable race on his latest form. 1st Pick 4 Yamashita's Gold Jockey: Jason Lyon Trainer: Dylan Bairstow J: Jason Lyon T: Dylan Bairstow	122	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Backs up quickly after a sound fifth in a 3yo+ Class 3 at Bunbury, where he came from well back and made solid inroads after early crowding. That followed a strong third to I'M Crafty at the same venue, charging home from rearward to be beaten just under two lengths. Racing well without winning, but finds a winnable race on his latest form.
1	Went within a nose of winning at this track last start, travelling well before covering ground and still working home evenly. His Bunbury sixth two back had more merit than the position suggests, as he came from well back and was beaten four and a half lengths. Missed in a photo last time and rates highly on the back of that effort. 2nd Pick 1 Don't Trust Judas Jockey: Steven Parnham Trainer: Stefan Vahala J: Steven Parnham T: Stefan Vahala	154	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Went within a nose of winning at this track last start, travelling well before covering ground and still working home evenly. His Bunbury sixth two back had more merit than the position suggests, as he came from well back and was beaten four and a half lengths. Missed in a photo last time and rates highly on the back of that effort.
9	Was disappointing as a well-backed chance at Bunbury last start, leading before fading to finish eighth, beaten four and a half lengths with no obvious excuse. His prior second to My Jimmy was much stronger, and he had Don't Trust Judas behind him there before later finishing behind Yamashita's Gold. He's better than he showed last time out and the rise in trip can see him back to his best. 3rd Pick 9 Looks Jockey: Chloe Azzopardi Trainer: Tom Wolfe J: Chloe Azzopardi T: Tom Wolfe	88	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Was disappointing as a well-backed chance at Bunbury last start, leading before fading to finish eighth, beaten four and a half lengths with no obvious excuse. His prior second to My Jimmy was much stronger, and he had Don't Trust Judas behind him there before later finishing behind Yamashita's Gold. He's better than he showed last time out and the rise in trip can see him back to his best.

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