AU - York - Race 2

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

PHOTOSYNTHESIS (6) is the horse to beat despite failing as favourite at Northam last start, where she finished seventh and beaten just under six lengths after covering ground. Her previous second to Unimando, beaten a length and a half after being held up near the 1 ¼f, is among the better exposed pieces of form in this maiden, and she has already placed at this track. SOVEREIGN ROCK (8) has the most recent near-miss, beaten just over half a length at Northam after leading and only being caught late, with the 4lbs claim adding to his claims. CARBARLOTT (2) has improved in two starts, placing at Kalgoorlie after a sound debut in BM44+ grade at this venue, and the 7lbs claim helps her chance. BIG MARE (12) has plain form on paper, but her Belmont run had enough interference and wide-running excuses to respect with first-time blinkers applied. NO STRAIT TEQUILA (10) creates some interest here on debut.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Was disappointing as favourite at Northam last start, finishing seventh and beaten just under six lengths after covering ground. The run prior is the stronger guide, having been second to Unimando there and beaten a length and a half despite being held up near the 1 ¼f. Race fit and placed here, she sets the standard. 1st Pick 6 Photosynthesis Jockey: Laqdar Ramoly Trainer: Colin Webster (Jnr) J: Laqdar Ramoly T: Colin Webster (Jnr)	117	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Was disappointing as favourite at Northam last start, finishing seventh and beaten just under six lengths after covering ground. The run prior is the stronger guide, having been second to Unimando there and beaten a length and a half despite being held up near the 1 ¼f. Race fit and placed here, she sets the standard.
8	Returns from a five-week let-up after a narrow Northam fourth, beaten just over half a length in a Mdn after leading and being pipped late. His previous Bunbury run was weaker, but he again showed early pace before fading. The 4lbs claim helps and he is a major player. 2nd Pick 8 Sovereign Rock Jockey: Jefferson Tsang Trainer: Ryan Hill J: Jefferson Tsang T: Ryan Hill	165	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Returns from a five-week let-up after a narrow Northam fourth, beaten just over half a length in a Mdn after leading and being pipped late. His previous Bunbury run was weaker, but he again showed early pace before fading. The 4lbs claim helps and he is a major player.
2	Improved at her second start when second at Kalgoorlie, beaten three and a half lengths after being an outside chance in the betting. Her debut fifth at this track came in BM44+ grade, where she began slowly but was only beaten two and a half lengths. Third-up with a 7lbs claim, she is a key chance. 3rd Pick 2 Carbarlott Jockey: Sharni Webster Trainer: Josh Brown J: Sharni Webster T: Josh Brown	89	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Improved at her second start when second at Kalgoorlie, beaten three and a half lengths after being an outside chance in the betting. Her debut fifth at this track came in BM44+ grade, where she began slowly but was only beaten two and a half lengths. Third-up with a 7lbs claim, she is a key chance.

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