AU - Pinjarra Scarpside - Race 2

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

17.6K

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Verdict

ACQUIRED TASTE (9) won a trial and then didn't have the best of it at Bunbury on debut. Stepped up to this trip here following and ran into it strongly beaten a half-length. Maps well and she's ready to win. ARCTIC SNOW (6) raced well at Northam before the spell and presented first-up off an easy Lark Hill trial win. Wound up strongly in that to just miss over 6f at this track. Sure to derive benefit from the run and can fight out the finish if the inside barrier is managed. ELEGANT RULER (8) finished within range at Ascot on debut and first up settled a long way back there over 6f and did a good beaten 2L. Had been off the scene for more than a year and will strip fitter. The longer sprint is sure to suit. HIS XCELLENCE (5) resumes for the top stable with the gun hoop booked. has the blinkers on and is sure to be better than the trial finishes suggest. The betting will be key with him.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Having third race start. At debut, 9th of 12 at Bunbury Mdn on February 12 over 6f, 6 len behind Unfortunate Lad with 121lbs at $7. Second-up came from midfield, 3rd of 15 at this track Mdn on February 22 over 7f, 0.6 len behind Tahni Talk with 121lbs at $14. Shapes as a key runner. 1st Pick 9 Acquired Taste Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter Trainer: Michael Grantham J: Clint Johnston-Porter T: Michael Grantham	168	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Having third race start. At debut, 9th of 12 at Bunbury Mdn on February 12 over 6f, 6 len behind Unfortunate Lad with 121lbs at $7. Second-up came from midfield, 3rd of 15 at this track Mdn on February 22 over 7f, 0.6 len behind Tahni Talk with 121lbs at $14. Shapes as a key runner.
6	Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 13 at this track Mdn on February 22 over 6f, 0.6 len behind Seastic with 121lbs at $3.30. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Northam Mdn on October 16 over 6 ½f, 2.5 len behind Kazana carrying 119lbs at $4.80. Sure to run well. 2nd Pick 6 Arctic Snow Jockey: Jessica Gray Trainer: Stephen Miller J: Jessica Gray T: Stephen Miller	168	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 13 at this track Mdn on February 22 over 6f, 0.6 len behind Seastic with 121lbs at $3.30. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Northam Mdn on October 16 over 6 ½f, 2.5 len behind Kazana carrying 119lbs at $4.80. Sure to run well.
8	Second-up. Promising on debut 4th of 13 at Ascot 2yo Swp on February 1 2025 over 5 ½f, 2.75 len behind Strideaway carrying 119lbs at $26. Returned from break 5th of 16 at Ascot Mdn on February 15 over 6f, 2 len behind Gypsy Rhyme with 121lbs at $31. Plenty of improvement to come. 3rd Pick 8 Elegant Ruler Jockey: Joey Azzopardi Trainer: Donna Riordan J: Joey Azzopardi T: Donna Riordan	92	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Second-up. Promising on debut 4th of 13 at Ascot 2yo Swp on February 1 2025 over 5 ½f, 2.75 len behind Strideaway carrying 119lbs at $26. Returned from break 5th of 16 at Ascot Mdn on February 15 over 6f, 2 len behind Gypsy Rhyme with 121lbs at $31. Plenty of improvement to come.

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