AU - Illawarra Grange - Race 7

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Class 1

Turf

SOFT 6

29.9K

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Verdict

INVISIBLE MAGIC (3) was enormous first-up over 6 ¼f at Newcastle, taking a while to get clear then charging home on the soft track to finish an unlucky third. Less impressive last start on a good track at the Kenso. Can bounce back in more favourable conditions back at provincial level. MARCHON (1) engaged in a ding-dong battle with Tuscany but was narrowly denied last time out over 6f on the outer track here. Doesn't know how to run a bad race and from the good gate expect him to be in the finish again. HELEN'S WAY (2) went too hard in front and capitulated at the end of 6 ½f at Scone recently. Has ability and if he settles this is well within reach. ELLISMAYNE (6) progressed nicely last start at the second run of the prep, boxing on gamely on to just miss in a busy finish over 6 ½f at Goulburn. Peaked at this stage last prep so there is further improvement in store.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 12 at Newcastle Cl1 on April 23 over 6 ¼f, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Master Yoda with 123lbs at $14. Second-up second last of 8 at Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Mares Bm72 on May 13 over 6 ¼f, 6 len behind Thames with 120lbs at $10. Strips fitter and is better placed back at the provincials. 1st Pick 3 Invisible Magic Jockey: Claire Ramsbotham Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Claire Ramsbotham T: Ciaron Maher	150	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 12 at Newcastle Cl1 on April 23 over 6 ¼f, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Master Yoda with 123lbs at $14. Second-up second last of 8 at Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Mares Bm72 on May 13 over 6 ¼f, 6 len behind Thames with 120lbs at $10. Strips fitter and is better placed back at the provincials.
1	Form hard to fault. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on May 16 over 6f, on a slow track, nose behind Tuscany with 129lbs at $9.50. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Newcastle Cl1 on May 2 over 6 ½f, 0.8 len behind Cheeky Smirk carrying 129lbs at $3.30. Consistent gelding who shapes as one of the key chances. 2nd Pick 1 Marchon Jockey: Mitchell Bell Trainer: Annabel & Rob Archibald J: Mitchell Bell T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	136	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on May 16 over 6f, on a slow track, nose behind Tuscany with 129lbs at $9.50. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Newcastle Cl1 on May 2 over 6 ½f, 0.8 len behind Cheeky Smirk carrying 129lbs at $3.30. Consistent gelding who shapes as one of the key chances.
2	Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Gosford Bm64 on April 25 over 6f, 4 len behind Cool Lad carrying 132lbs at $4.40. Last start faded in the straight 6th of 16 at Scone Cl2 on May 15 over 6 ½f, 3 len behind Brutal Belle with 128lbs at $11. Can turn things around over this slightly longer journey. 3rd Pick 2 Helen's Way Jockey: Chad Lever Trainer: Bjorn Baker J: Chad Lever T: Bjorn Baker	118	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Gosford Bm64 on April 25 over 6f, 4 len behind Cool Lad carrying 132lbs at $4.40. Last start faded in the straight 6th of 16 at Scone Cl2 on May 15 over 6 ½f, 3 len behind Brutal Belle with 128lbs at $11. Can turn things around over this slightly longer journey.

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