AU - Albany - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

6.2f

Class 2

Turf

SOFT 7

17.3K

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Verdict

DESERT ORA (6) finished off strongly to win by 0.5L at this track and trip when an odds-on favourite, securing her maiden win. Faithfull remains in the saddle and while this is tougher, she's shown good ability throughout the early stages of her career. Can go on with the job now. FOUR SEAS (7) won well two back before a 0.6L defeat at Narrogin last time out when still turning in a good figure. The wide draw is a query, but she has good early speed and can roll forward from out wide. Makes plenty of appeal today and can put her best foot forward again. REGGIO CALABRIA (1) finished 2.8L off the winner following a 1.1L defeat here the start prior. Stepping out in trip is the query, but his best form stacks up and if he can be at that level here, he's in a suitable race. MISTER RAFFLES (4) can sit much closer this time and can improve sharply. MISS ROMPIN (8) was too good last time out and can repeat the dose without surprising.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite, won by 0.5 len at this track Mdn April 16 over 6 ¼f in soft going defeating God'll Getya carrying 122lbs at $1.75. The start before that 4th of 13 at Ascot Mdn on April 3 over 5 ½f, 0.7 len behind Melody Fair with 122lbs at $4.20. Too good last start and can go on with the job now. 1st Pick 6 Desert Ora Jockey: Natasha Faithfull Trainer: Michelle Hagley J: Natasha Faithfull T: Michelle Hagley	158	-	-	-	53%	10/11
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite, won by 0.5 len at this track Mdn April 16 over 6 ¼f in soft going defeating God'll Getya carrying 122lbs at $1.75. The start before that 4th of 13 at Ascot Mdn on April 3 over 5 ½f, 0.7 len behind Melody Fair with 122lbs at $4.20. Too good last start and can go on with the job now.
7	Recent form sound. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ on April 23 over 6f, 0.6 len behind Three Grand with 128lbs at $4.80. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.1 len at Narrogin Rtg 46+ April 11 over 6f defeating Three Grand with 125lbs at $5.50. Rates a leading player on what she's done recently. 2nd Pick 7 Four Seas Jockey: Casey Hunter Trainer: Casey Hunter J: Casey Hunter T: Casey Hunter	166	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ on April 23 over 6f, 0.6 len behind Three Grand with 128lbs at $4.80. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.1 len at Narrogin Rtg 46+ April 11 over 6f defeating Three Grand with 125lbs at $5.50. Rates a leading player on what she's done recently.
1	Last start 5th of 10 at this track Cl2 on April 26 over 5f, slow going 2.75 len behind We Love Charlie carrying 132lbs at $9. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track Cl2 on April 16 over 5 ½f, slow going 1.1 len behind Perfect Sister with 131lbs at $8. Won't be far away if he can run to recent form. 3rd Pick 1 Reggio Calabria Jockey: Jefferson Tsang Trainer: Roy Rogers J: Jefferson Tsang T: Roy Rogers	158	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Last start 5th of 10 at this track Cl2 on April 26 over 5f, slow going 2.75 len behind We Love Charlie carrying 132lbs at $9. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track Cl2 on April 16 over 5 ½f, slow going 1.1 len behind Perfect Sister with 131lbs at $8. Won't be far away if he can run to recent form.

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