AU - Ararat - Race 2

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

6.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

23.2K

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Verdict

PLAYFUL AS (11) is a three-start maiden who was in the placings at her last two starts, finishing third at her latest appearance over 6 ½f at Cranbourne. Has blinkers added, a great draw and Dean Yendall aboard, so there are plenty of pluses. WARREGO (7) could only manage sixth when resuming two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 6 ?f at Kyneton, beaten only 1.3 lengths. Should be at peak fitness now and draws to take up a handy spot. SPIKE ALMIGHTY (6) has filled a minor placing at both runs this time in, most recently when third over 5 ½f at Naracoorte. Well placed out to a longer trip now. WAVELETS (14) wound up strongly last time out to finish 0.6 lengths adrift in third over 6 ½f at Stawell. Backmarker who keeps coming and has solid claims on best form. COOL BEE BEE (2) ran a much-improved race on the home track last start, so now he's at peak fitness he warrants consideration.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Racing well recently. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 6 ½f, slow going 5 len behind Bella Verona with 126lbs at $11. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 6f, slow going 2.25 len behind Hell's Diamond with 126lbs at $8.50. If she can settle closer this time she will prove hard to hold out with the blinkers on. 1st Pick 11 Playful As Jockey: Dean Yendall Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Dean Yendall T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	153	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 6 ½f, slow going 5 len behind Bella Verona with 126lbs at $11. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 6f, slow going 2.25 len behind Hell's Diamond with 126lbs at $8.50. If she can settle closer this time she will prove hard to hold out with the blinkers on.
7	Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 7f, 6 len behind Justique with 128lbs at $5. Second-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Super Choice with 130lbs at $11. Poised to break through. 2nd Pick 7 Warrego Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Non Runner T: Ciaron Maher	120	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 7f, 6 len behind Justique with 128lbs at $5. Second-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Super Choice with 130lbs at $11. Poised to break through.
6	Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 6f, 2 len behind Where's My Sock with 131lbs at $9. Second-up 3rd of 10 at Naracoorte 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 5 ½f, 2.25 len behind Taken To Task carrying 128lbs at $4.40. Two runs back should have him ready for this. 3rd Pick 6 Spike Almighty Jockey: Campbell Rawiller Trainer: Sharni Julian J: Campbell Rawiller T: Sharni Julian	72	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 6f, 2 len behind Where's My Sock with 131lbs at $9. Second-up 3rd of 10 at Naracoorte 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 5 ½f, 2.25 len behind Taken To Task carrying 128lbs at $4.40. Two runs back should have him ready for this.

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Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.

Minus Pool

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