AU - York - Race 3

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

7.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

11.8K

VIEW

Verdict

DIAMOND CHOUX (9) gets the nod on the strength of her Belmont fourth, where she was beaten just under four lengths after settling well back and making solid inroads from a wide run. She is race fit, comes out of mid-week company into an easier meeting, and her broader good-track profile keeps her clearly in the winning conversation. SANDY CHEEKS (12) has to rebound from a plain Northam eighth, but her previous run at this track was a head second to Choux'N'Whiskey and barrier 1 gives her every chance to reproduce that. DANCING SPIRIT (11) beat Sandy Cheeks at Northam last time and had earlier run third at this venue, beaten a long neck, so her best recent form ties in strongly. MR UNIVERSE (3) brings consecutive Geraldton thirds and has placed three times from seven tries around 7 ½f. Can play a role. RISE TO OCCASION (10) is not to be discounted on debut.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Made solid late ground for fourth at Belmont Park last start, beaten just under four lengths after settling well back and covering ground in mid-week company. The previous Ascot ninth was plain, but she is race fit, comes to an easier meeting and is rated on top for recent form. Race fit and well placed to go close. 1st Pick 9 Diamond Choux Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter Trainer: Ross Price J: Clint Johnston-Porter T: Ross Price	168	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Made solid late ground for fourth at Belmont Park last start, beaten just under four lengths after settling well back and covering ground in mid-week company. The previous Ascot ninth was plain, but she is race fit, comes to an easier meeting and is rated on top for recent form. Race fit and well placed to go close.
12	Was disappointing at Northam last start, finishing eighth and beaten seven lengths after leading and being swamped, with no obvious excuse. Her previous effort at this track was much stronger, when pipped at the post by Choux'N'Whiskey after leading. Barrier 1 and fourth-up fitness make her a major player. 2nd Pick 12 Sandy Cheeks Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter Trainer: Mollie Clark J: Zephen Johnston-Porter T: Mollie Clark	85	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Was disappointing at Northam last start, finishing eighth and beaten seven lengths after leading and being swamped, with no obvious excuse. Her previous effort at this track was much stronger, when pipped at the post by Choux'N'Whiskey after leading. Barrier 1 and fourth-up fitness make her a major player.
11	Finished sixth at Northam last start, beaten four and a half lengths after settling back and keeping on from a difficult position. The stronger reference is her start prior at this track, where she was beaten a long neck by Choux'N'Whiskey and finished ahead of several key rivals. Strong chance if she repeats her best. 3rd Pick 11 Dancing Spirit Jockey: Brayden Gaerth Trainer: Mack Hall J: Brayden Gaerth T: Mack Hall	141	-	-	-	7%	14/1
Analysis Finished sixth at Northam last start, beaten four and a half lengths after settling back and keeping on from a difficult position. The stronger reference is her start prior at this track, where she was beaten a long neck by Choux'N'Whiskey and finished ahead of several key rivals. Strong chance if she repeats her best.

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