AU - Pinjarra Scarpside - Race 2

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

LUNA ASCENDING (4) somewhat surprised as a 60-1 chance first-up but showed that performance was no fluke last start at Pinjarra with a 0.5L defeat at 20-1. Likely to get back from the draw again today which is the issue, but she's an improving type and CJP sticks. Can fly over the top of them. QUEEN SELYSE (10) sat handy but couldn't get the job done last start at Pinjarra where she looked to have every chance. Nottle remains in the saddle, keeping her down in the weights. Back to 6f is some query, but if she can run up to what she did last start she'll be hard to hold out. ANGEL LIKE YOU (8) never fired at a big price on debut but her trials this time in have been solid. Wide draw to contend with, but she can be coming home with a wet sail. JEWEL OF ZAVALA (11) bumped into a couple of good ones during her 2YO campaign and has to be included despite the 302-day layoff. DREAMS OF DIAMONDS (12) can run a cheeky race on debut.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at Bunbury Mdn on December 18 over 5f, 1.4 len behind Elvira Star carrying 123lbs at $61. Second-up 4th of 13 at Pinjarra Mdn on January 3 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Bulletin Beau carrying 123lbs at $21. Racing well. Sure to be flying home once again. 1st Pick 4 Luna Ascending Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter Trainer: Anne King J: Clint Johnston-Porter T: Anne King	178	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at Bunbury Mdn on December 18 over 5f, 1.4 len behind Elvira Star carrying 123lbs at $61. Second-up 4th of 13 at Pinjarra Mdn on January 3 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Bulletin Beau carrying 123lbs at $21. Racing well. Sure to be flying home once again.
10	Third-up today. First-up 9th of 12 at Albany Mdn on December 12 over 6f, 6 len behind Lady Coco with 116lbs at $6. Second-up sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Pinjarra Mdn on December 26 over 7f, 0.6 len behind Tora Bora with 116lbs at $12. Third-up and poised to strike. 2nd Pick 10 Queen Selyse Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Darren Mcauliffe J: Holly Nottle T: Darren Mcauliffe	229	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 9th of 12 at Albany Mdn on December 12 over 6f, 6 len behind Lady Coco with 116lbs at $6. Second-up sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Pinjarra Mdn on December 26 over 7f, 0.6 len behind Tora Bora with 116lbs at $12. Third-up and poised to strike.
8	Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 10th of 14 at Ascot 3yo Mdn on April 18 over 6f, 6 len behind Brief Romance with 121lbs at $51. Nice trials coming in and a forward showing is on the cards 3rd Pick 8 Angel Like You Jockey: Jade Mcnaught Trainer: Sean & Jake Casey J: Jade Mcnaught T: Sean & Jake Casey	52	-	-	-	4%	25/1
Analysis Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 10th of 14 at Ascot 3yo Mdn on April 18 over 6f, 6 len behind Brief Romance with 121lbs at $51. Nice trials coming in and a forward showing is on the cards

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