AU - Pinjarra - Race 2

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

OSCARS NO GROUCH (6) was very impressive from the back of the pack at Belmont last time out, flying late to be 1.4L off the winner at the finish. The slight rise in trip should suit and he's now third-up and ready to peak. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks the one to beat. LEAFICE (9) is racing well this time in work, missing by 4.6L last start when the race favourite. Parnham remains in the saddle from a good draw and getting out in trip now may be what she's looking for. Can get the job done without surprising. JESA LUPA (3) keeps Pike in the saddle today following a solid effort at Bunbury last time out. The wide draw is a query, but the blinkers go on now and he's not to be discounted. EXTREME RULER (1) was solid behind a good winner last start and has to be included on that effort. YANKEE ACE (2) is next best.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Third-up today. Resuming made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Belmont Park Mdn on February 11 over 5f, 3 len behind Cinque Stelle carrying 126lbs at $6. Second run from a spell 3rd of 10 at Belmont Park Mdn on February 25 over 6 ½f, 1.4 len behind Can't Catch Me carrying 126lbs at $11. Very impressive last time out from the back and he can knock over the maiden in this suitable assignment. 1st Pick 6 Oscars No Grouch Jockey: Jason Whiting Trainer: Graeme Ballantyne J: Jason Whiting T: Graeme Ballantyne	138	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Belmont Park Mdn on February 11 over 5f, 3 len behind Cinque Stelle carrying 126lbs at $6. Second run from a spell 3rd of 10 at Belmont Park Mdn on February 25 over 6 ½f, 1.4 len behind Can't Catch Me carrying 126lbs at $11. Very impressive last time out from the back and he can knock over the maiden in this suitable assignment.
9	Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Bunbury 3yo Mdn on February 26 over 6f, 4.5 len behind So Much Serenity carrying 121lbs at $3.90. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Bunbury Mdn on February 12 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Unfortunate Lad carrying 121lbs at $9. Strong from the front last start and can be in this for a long way. 2nd Pick 9 Leafice Jockey: Chris Parnham Trainer: Michael Lane J: Chris Parnham T: Michael Lane	145	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Bunbury 3yo Mdn on February 26 over 6f, 4.5 len behind So Much Serenity carrying 121lbs at $3.90. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Bunbury Mdn on February 12 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Unfortunate Lad carrying 121lbs at $9. Strong from the front last start and can be in this for a long way.
3	Most recently 4th of 11 at Bunbury Mdn on February 26 over 7f, 2 len behind Sovereign Salute with 128lbs at $5. The race before that 5th of 13 at Bunbury Mdn on February 12 over 7f, 3 len behind Luna Ascending carrying 123lbs at $12. Blinkers go on and with Pike sticking and he can play a leading role. 3rd Pick 3 Jesa Lupa Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Ryan Hill J: William Pike T: Ryan Hill	118	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Most recently 4th of 11 at Bunbury Mdn on February 26 over 7f, 2 len behind Sovereign Salute with 128lbs at $5. The race before that 5th of 13 at Bunbury Mdn on February 12 over 7f, 3 len behind Luna Ascending carrying 123lbs at $12. Blinkers go on and with Pike sticking and he can play a leading role.

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