AU - Warwick Farm - Race 8

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

41.4K

VIEW

Verdict

UNIQUE AMBITION (11) ran a cheeky race at massive odds in the 7f Group 2 Guy Walter two back. Had company up front last start over the mile here and was a spent force in the concluding stages. Like her coming back to this trip, particularly if King takes a sit behind what should be a strong tempo. Can turn things around. FORMAL DISPLAY (1) raced on the speed and was a shade too strong first-up over 6 ¾f at Wyong. Loves this trip but has failed to place in three second-up runs which is the niggling concern. Still demands respect. HANAU (3) appreciated the drop in grade when a barnstorming winner here at this distance three weeks ago. Capable of a repeat performance with plenty of pace on paper. In-form mare BURJ (7) has led all the way to win her last two, each time in very tight finishes. Probably leads again from the inside alley and will give backers a great sight. UK import MONTPELLIER (2) did a good job first-up behind Formal Display at Wyong and is a likely improver.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track Bm78 on March 11 over 1m, slow going 4.5 len behind Fiddlers Green carrying 128lbs at $5. Before that did the work up front then tired 7th of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Guy Walter on February 28 over 7f, slow going 2.25 len behind Verona Rose carrying 121lbs at $201. Clear top pick on her best figures so she can turn things around. 1st Pick 11 Unique Ambition Jockey: Rachel King Trainer: John Sargent J: Rachel King T: John Sargent	127	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track Bm78 on March 11 over 1m, slow going 4.5 len behind Fiddlers Green carrying 128lbs at $5. Before that did the work up front then tired 7th of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Guy Walter on February 28 over 7f, slow going 2.25 len behind Verona Rose carrying 121lbs at $201. Clear top pick on her best figures so she can turn things around.
1	Second run back. First-up after four months favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.9 len at Wyong Bm78 March 18 over 6 ¾f on a soft track defeating Slinky carrying 131lbs at $4.20. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Tuncurry Tunc Cup Mbm82 on September 12 over 1m, on heavy track, 4 len behind Lugh with 129lbs at $3.20. Has a fine record at this trip and despite a plain second-up record is in the mix again. 2nd Pick 1 Formal Display Jockey: Mollie Fitzgerald Trainer: Annabel & Rob Archibald J: Mollie Fitzgerald T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	162	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.9 len at Wyong Bm78 March 18 over 6 ¾f on a soft track defeating Slinky carrying 131lbs at $4.20. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Tuncurry Tunc Cup Mbm82 on September 12 over 1m, on heavy track, 4 len behind Lugh with 129lbs at $3.20. Has a fine record at this trip and despite a plain second-up record is in the mix again.
3	Most recently won by 1.5 len at this track Bm72 March 11 over 7f in soft going defeating Monte Veebee carrying 129lbs at $13. Before that got back early 6th of 12 at Randwick Bm88 on February 28 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Mal Coupe carrying 117lbs at $71. Gets back but watch for him to be dropping on these late. 3rd Pick 3 Hanau Jockey: William Stanley Trainer: Mark Minervini J: William Stanley T: Mark Minervini	134	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Most recently won by 1.5 len at this track Bm72 March 11 over 7f in soft going defeating Monte Veebee carrying 129lbs at $13. Before that got back early 6th of 12 at Randwick Bm88 on February 28 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Mal Coupe carrying 117lbs at $71. Gets back but watch for him to be dropping on these late.

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