AU - Ballarat Synthetic - Race 10

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Benchmark

Synthetic

GOOD

15.5K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

ROYAL INFANTRY (2) returned from a four-month spell and encountered a synthetic track for the first time when a barnstorming second over 6f here last start. Sure to take a lot from that hit-out and the extra 1f is ideal. Clearly the testing material. PACIFIC JEWEL (4) led and gave a kick but just failed to hang on when resuming over this distance at Mildura recently. Only needs to handle this surface to be a tough bunny to catch. AKA DAKA (1) has hit the line well at his last couple, both over 6f at this circuit. Crying out for this distance at the fourth run back from a spell. LUCKY COMPASS (11) has been kept fresh since a modest first-up effort over 7 ½f here as favourite. Open to plenty of improvement.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Second-up. First-up after four months ran on from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track Bm56 on July 27 over 6f, nose behind Bark with 136lbs at $26. Previously second-up won by 3 len at Wycheproof Mdn-Sw November 1 over 7f defeating Tikken carrying 131lbs at $3.40. Relished his first look at a synthetic track - big chance to take this out. 1st Pick 2 Royal Infantry Jockey: John Allen Trainer: Patrick Kearney J: John Allen T: Patrick Kearney	157	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months ran on from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track Bm56 on July 27 over 6f, nose behind Bark with 136lbs at $26. Previously second-up won by 3 len at Wycheproof Mdn-Sw November 1 over 7f defeating Tikken carrying 131lbs at $3.40. Relished his first look at a synthetic track - big chance to take this out.
4	Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after eight months gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 14 at Mildura Bm56 on July 18 over 7f, 1.0 len behind Sacred Fort carrying 131lbs at $8.50. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Morphettville F&M 0-62 on October 4 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Global Turn carrying 131lbs at $4. Goes fast and might prove tough to catch. 2nd Pick 4 Pacific Jewel Jockey: Linda Meech Trainer: Lucinda Boyd J: Linda Meech T: Lucinda Boyd	132	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after eight months gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 14 at Mildura Bm56 on July 18 over 7f, 1.0 len behind Sacred Fort carrying 131lbs at $8.50. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Morphettville F&M 0-62 on October 4 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Global Turn carrying 131lbs at $4. Goes fast and might prove tough to catch.
1	Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track Bm56 on July 27 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Firerated with 137lbs at $3.50. The race before that ran on from midfield, 2nd of 11 at this track Cg&E Bm56 on July 7 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Bark with 137lbs at $5. Finds a nice race this time and is right in contention. 3rd Pick 1 Aka Daka Jockey: Brad Rawiller Trainer: Vincent Malady J: Brad Rawiller T: Vincent Malady	118	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track Bm56 on July 27 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Firerated with 137lbs at $3.50. The race before that ran on from midfield, 2nd of 11 at this track Cg&E Bm56 on July 7 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Bark with 137lbs at $5. Finds a nice race this time and is right in contention.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Firm

A dry turf course, equal to a ‘fast’ dirt track.

Blinkers

A hood worn on a horse’s head to limit side vision, which can improve concentration. Blinkers are added or removed to relax a horse or give it more focus.

Bobble/Stumble

A slip or a duck from a horse trying to leave the starting gates, often caused by the surface giving way under the feet. This can range from a mild misstep to a stumble down to their knees.