AU - Randwick - Race 9

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

7.5f

OPEN

Turf

GOOD 4

702.7K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

EVAPORATE (2) scored convincingly three runs back over this distance at Sandown and has subsequently struggled in Group 1 races. Finds his right level today and is beautifully treated under the set weights and penalties. Big chance to return to winning ways. DECLICHY BOULEVARD (12) dominated two back in a BM88 over the mile here then found the Epsom a bridge too far a fortnight ago. Talented mare who gets weight off all her rivals which puts her right in contention. LINEBACKER (1) settled worse than midfield then closed in good style to get up for third in the Group 3 Alan Brown over 7f at Rosehill last time. A better Randwick horse and should be close to his peak now. WELCOMETOTHESHOW (7) ran the race of his life in the Toorak last start, looking the winner until the shadow of the post. Drawn to play a key role again. CRISTAL CLEAR (3) won the Group 2 Ajax over this distance when fresh from a spell last prep. Cannot be underestimated first-up from a 23-week lay-off.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	At the latest run 10th of 15 in the G1 Toorak Handicap at Caulfield on October 10 over 1m, 3 len behind Lady Shenandoah with 128lbs at $12. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield on September 19 over 7f, 4 len behind Angel Capital with 125lbs at $7. Will prove very tough to beat in this thinner race. 1st Pick 2 Evaporate Jockey: Nash Rawiller Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Nash Rawiller T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	244	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis At the latest run 10th of 15 in the G1 Toorak Handicap at Caulfield on October 10 over 1m, 3 len behind Lady Shenandoah with 128lbs at $12. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield on September 19 over 7f, 4 len behind Angel Capital with 125lbs at $7. Will prove very tough to beat in this thinner race.
12	Most recently 12th of 16 in the G1 Epsom Handicap at this track on October 3 over 1m, slow going 4.5 len behind God's Window carrying 110lbs at $16. The run before that came from midfield and won by 2.25 len in a Bm88 at this track on September 19 over 1m defeating Knobelas carrying 131lbs at $2.50. Best figures read well - this is a far more suitable test. 2nd Pick 12 Declichy Boulevard Jockey: Tommy Berry Trainer: Chris Waller J: Tommy Berry T: Chris Waller	118	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Most recently 12th of 16 in the G1 Epsom Handicap at this track on October 3 over 1m, slow going 4.5 len behind God's Window carrying 110lbs at $16. The run before that came from midfield and won by 2.25 len in a Bm88 at this track on September 19 over 1m defeating Knobelas carrying 131lbs at $2.50. Best figures read well - this is a far more suitable test.
1	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 in the G3 Bill Ritchie Handicap at this track on September 19 over 7f, 1.5 len behind General Salute with 126lbs at $5.50. Last start 3rd of 15 in the G3 Alan Brown Stakes at Rosehill on October 10 over 7f, 1.0 len behind Formal Display carrying 122lbs at $5. Capable of a better showing. Perfectly drawn and should be in the finish again. 3rd Pick 1 Linebacker Jockey: Zac Lloyd Trainer: John O'shea & Tom Charlton J: Zac Lloyd T: John O'shea & Tom Charlton	208	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 in the G3 Bill Ritchie Handicap at this track on September 19 over 7f, 1.5 len behind General Salute with 126lbs at $5.50. Last start 3rd of 15 in the G3 Alan Brown Stakes at Rosehill on October 10 over 7f, 1.0 len behind Formal Display carrying 122lbs at $5. Capable of a better showing. Perfectly drawn and should be in the finish again.

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