AU - Port Hedland - Race 1

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Maiden

Dirt

GOOD

11.9K

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Verdict

TAKE THE FIELD (1) disappointed at Roebourne last start but was in much better form at this track prior when knocking on the door. An inside barrier is a big tick now, as is the senior rider taking over from the apprentice. Can bounce back today and land the knockout blow. HALF TIME SIREN (4) missed narrowly as a $20 chance last start at Roebourne and comes back to the 6f journey this time. That may be a query, but he's a lightly raced gelding with some upside and he has to be included on that recent run. DARK OPAL (7) was below her best last time when tenth over 6f at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects. LEAFICE (9) finished seventh when resuming from a spell for a new stable and tackling a dirt track for the first time at Marble Bar over 6f last start. Drawn to stalk the leaders. Will give a great sight. MINOZZA (3) won't be far away.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Last start 5th of 12 at Roebourne Mdn on July 25 over 7f, 8 len behind Blatant Violation with 121lbs at $6.50. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn on July 12 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Watershed Wisdom with 121lbs at $2.60. Ticks plenty of boxes from the inside barrier. 1st Pick 1 Take The Field Jockey: Troy Turner Trainer: Brett Pope J: Troy Turner T: Brett Pope	180	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Last start 5th of 12 at Roebourne Mdn on July 25 over 7f, 8 len behind Blatant Violation with 121lbs at $6.50. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn on July 12 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Watershed Wisdom with 121lbs at $2.60. Ticks plenty of boxes from the inside barrier.
4	Racing well recently. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Roebourne Mdn on July 25 over 7f, long-neck behind Blatant Violation with 125lbs at $20. Before that 4th of 10 at this track Mdn on July 12 over 7f, 3 len behind Watershed Wisdom carrying 128lbs at $61. Near miss last start. Can go one better this time around. 2nd Pick 4 Half Time Siren Jockey: Alex Hearn Trainer: Michael Ball J: Alex Hearn T: Michael Ball	98	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Roebourne Mdn on July 25 over 7f, long-neck behind Blatant Violation with 125lbs at $20. Before that 4th of 10 at this track Mdn on July 12 over 7f, 3 len behind Watershed Wisdom carrying 128lbs at $61. Near miss last start. Can go one better this time around.
7	Most recently ran last of 10 at this track Cl1 on July 12 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Calathinite with 125lbs at $8.50. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Roebourne Cl1 on June 7 over 5 ½f, 1.5 len behind Denver Affair with 127lbs at $7.50. Expecting her to bounce back to form. 3rd Pick 7 Dark Opal Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Brett Pope J: Holly Nottle T: Brett Pope	112	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Most recently ran last of 10 at this track Cl1 on July 12 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Calathinite with 125lbs at $8.50. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Roebourne Cl1 on June 7 over 5 ½f, 1.5 len behind Denver Affair with 127lbs at $7.50. Expecting her to bounce back to form.

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