AU - Sapphire Coast - Race 2

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

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Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

HELLINDA (4) smart gelding improving with age. Bounced off an unlucky Highway run, with a sharp on-pace win over 5 ?f at Gundagai with the 133lbs. Can go on with the job with Cole's claim and undefeated here. NOCTUA (9) back in trip after being nailed late with the 131lbs when second over 5 ½f at Nowra. At her top now and looks up to this tougher contest. FLIP THE SWITCH (7) Pakenham-trained mare racing in career best form. Chasing her third win from her last three starts. Covered ground with the 133lbs when a tenacious winner over 4 ?f at Swan Hill. Tags the good speed from the low draw. Top three chance. PRINCESS HALO (1) back in her right class after running a respectable sixth over 5f at Gundagai in the Tuckerbox. Winning rider sticks and goes well at this course and distance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Last start won by 1.5 len at Gundagai Ctry Bm58 November 15 over 5f defeating Son Of Eureka with 133lbs at $4. The start before that second last of 9 at Randwick Highway-C3 on November 4 over 5f, slow going 6 len behind Petticoat with 122lbs at $21. Smart gelding racing in career best form. 1st Pick 4 Hellinda Jockey: Dale Cole Trainer: Danielle Seib J: Dale Cole T: Danielle Seib	178	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Last start won by 1.5 len at Gundagai Ctry Bm58 November 15 over 5f defeating Son Of Eureka with 133lbs at $4. The start before that second last of 9 at Randwick Highway-C3 on November 4 over 5f, slow going 6 len behind Petticoat with 122lbs at $21. Smart gelding racing in career best form.
9	Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at Nowra Ctry Bm58 on November 17 over 5 ½f, nose behind Kool Bird carrying 131lbs at $3.10. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Canberra Cl2 on November 4 over 6f, slow going 3 len behind Xceptional Fella with 122lbs at $15. This is her pet trip and has each way claims. 2nd Pick 9 Noctua Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag Trainer: Natalie Jarvis J: Rebecca Bronett Prag T: Natalie Jarvis	134	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at Nowra Ctry Bm58 on November 17 over 5 ½f, nose behind Kool Bird carrying 131lbs at $3.10. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Canberra Cl2 on November 4 over 6f, slow going 3 len behind Xceptional Fella with 122lbs at $15. This is her pet trip and has each way claims.
7	Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield and won by a head at Swan Hill Bm56 November 23 over 4f defeating Cosmic Vixen with 133lbs at $7. The start before that led but faded 3rd of 11 at Pakenham 0 - 62 on November 14 over 5f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Per Ivy with 127lbs at $16. In career best form and can keep the winning momentum going. 3rd Pick 7 Flip The Switch Jockey: Melea Castle Trainer: Brooke Verwey-Mitchell J: Melea Castle T: Brooke Verwey-Mitchell	125	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield and won by a head at Swan Hill Bm56 November 23 over 4f defeating Cosmic Vixen with 133lbs at $7. The start before that led but faded 3rd of 11 at Pakenham 0 - 62 on November 14 over 5f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Per Ivy with 127lbs at $16. In career best form and can keep the winning momentum going.

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