AU - Randwick - Race 9

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

6.5f

OPEN

Turf

GOOD 4

530.4K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

JOLIESTAR (6) indicated she was back to her brilliant best when showing an explosive turn of foot to put them away in the G2 Expressway Stakes over 6f at this track. Gets map favours with fitness on her side and can keep the winning momentum going. LADY SHENANDOAH (7) good fresh mare looking for this distance and further now. Likely to go back from the draw after charging late with a fighting first-up third over 6f in the G2 Expressway Stakes. Top-three contender. NAPOLEONIC (9) has a fitness edge over the bulk of these third-up. Failed to run out a strong 7f when peaked late to run second in the G2 Hobartville at Rosehill. Lloyd sticks and can give his older rivals a real fight. LINEBACKER (3) Silver Eagle winner over this trip in the Spring resuming. Primed with the two searching trials and not to be underestimated at the good each way price. GRINGOTTS (1) likely to drift back and adept in all conditions. Stays in the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after three months favourite, won by 1.2 len at this track G2 Expressway February 14 over 6f defeating Caballus carrying 126lbs at $2.60. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track in the G1 Everest on October 18 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Ka Ying Rising carrying 125lbs at $5.50. Will be even stronger out to the 6 ½f, the one to beat. 1st Pick 6 Joliestar Jockey: James Mcdonald Trainer: Chris Waller J: James Mcdonald T: Chris Waller	243	-	-	-	48%	11/10
Analysis Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after three months favourite, won by 1.2 len at this track G2 Expressway February 14 over 6f defeating Caballus carrying 126lbs at $2.60. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track in the G1 Everest on October 18 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Ka Ying Rising carrying 125lbs at $5.50. Will be even stronger out to the 6 ½f, the one to beat.
7	Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd in a small field at this track in the G2 Expressway on February 14 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Joliestar with 126lbs at $6. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Manikato on September 26 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Charm Stone with 125lbs at $2.35. Will go back from the gate and launch late. 2nd Pick 7 Lady Shenandoah Jockey: Nash Rawiller Trainer: Chris Waller J: Nash Rawiller T: Chris Waller	161	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd in a small field at this track in the G2 Expressway on February 14 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Joliestar with 126lbs at $6. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Manikato on September 26 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Charm Stone with 125lbs at $2.35. Will go back from the gate and launch late.
9	Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track in the G3 Esk Prince on February 7 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Tempted with 129lbs at $6.50. Second-up 2nd of 7 at Rosehill in the G2 Hobartvlle on February 21 over 7f, 1.4 len behind Ninja with 125lbs at $4.40. In great form and looks the value play in the race. 3rd Pick 9 Napoleonic Jockey: Zac Lloyd Trainer: John O'shea & Tom Charlton J: Zac Lloyd T: John O'shea & Tom Charlton	136	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track in the G3 Esk Prince on February 7 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Tempted with 129lbs at $6.50. Second-up 2nd of 7 at Rosehill in the G2 Hobartvlle on February 21 over 7f, 1.4 len behind Ninja with 125lbs at $4.40. In great form and looks the value play in the race.

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