AU - Randwick - Race 7

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

8.9f

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 6

112.9K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

TAZIMA (5) not too sure where his ceiling is after winning at his last three starts in good style. Races best with his runs spaced and looks ready for this company with J Mac aboard. Comes up with the inside marble and should justify the favouritism. POISON CHALICE (11) ready for the 1 ?m fourth-up and will appreciate a firmer surface. Presented at the right time but failed to close off with the 134lbs when fifth over 1m at this track. Hard to beat in this contest with the 117lbs. Value contender. NELLIE LEYLAX (3) won well two-back at Caulfield, then faded late along the inside over 1 ¼m at Flemington. Comes here deep into the campaign and deserves another chance with Fitzgerald's 7lbs claim. BONIFACE (14) talented, imported gelding with his hoof on the till fourth-up. Meets Tazima better at the weights today after charging late to run second over this track and trip last time out. Schiller sticks and no surprise to see him finish over the top of these. MATUSALEM (6) stays in the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Recent form sound. Last start favourite, won by 2 len at this track Bm88 July 11 over 1m on a heavy track defeating Boniface with 129lbs at $3.90. The run before that favourite, won by a neck at this track Bm88 June 20 over 1m on a soft track defeating Boniface with 122lbs at $3.70. Well placed. Has the right credentials and is expected to go well again. 1st Pick 5 Tazima Jockey: James Mcdonald Trainer: Chris Waller J: James Mcdonald T: Chris Waller	235	-	-	-	45%	5/4
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start favourite, won by 2 len at this track Bm88 July 11 over 1m on a heavy track defeating Boniface with 129lbs at $3.90. The run before that favourite, won by a neck at this track Bm88 June 20 over 1m on a soft track defeating Boniface with 122lbs at $3.70. Well placed. Has the right credentials and is expected to go well again.
11	At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track Bm88 on July 25 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Rock Empire carrying 134lbs at $14. Before that 6th of 11 at this track Bm88 on July 11 over 7f, in the wet, 3 len behind Mickey's Medal carrying 137lbs at $26. Shapes as the main danger with the weight drop. 2nd Pick 11 Poison Chalice Jockey: Alysha Collett Trainer: Joseph Pride J: Alysha Collett T: Joseph Pride	122	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track Bm88 on July 25 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Rock Empire carrying 134lbs at $14. Before that 6th of 11 at this track Bm88 on July 11 over 7f, in the wet, 3 len behind Mickey's Medal carrying 137lbs at $26. Shapes as the main danger with the weight drop.
3	Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 13 at Flemington Bm100 on July 18 over 1 ¼m, slow going 4.5 len behind Saint George with 126lbs at $6.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 2 len at Caulfield Qlty Hcp June 27 over 1 ¼m on a rain affected track defeating Bankers Choice carrying 119lbs at $6. Best form stacks up nicely and worth another chance with the claim. 3rd Pick 3 Nellie Leylax Jockey: Mollie Fitzgerald Trainer: Annabel & Rob Archibald J: Mollie Fitzgerald T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	148	-	-	-	4%	25/1
Analysis Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 13 at Flemington Bm100 on July 18 over 1 ¼m, slow going 4.5 len behind Saint George with 126lbs at $6.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 2 len at Caulfield Qlty Hcp June 27 over 1 ¼m on a rain affected track defeating Bankers Choice carrying 119lbs at $6. Best form stacks up nicely and worth another chance with the claim.

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