AU - Ballarat - Race 5

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

Tough race. MATROOSHI (7) was beaten at $1.55 last time at Warrnambool but may not have seen out the 1 ¹/16m there having been very good in defeat over this trip prior. Comes back to her pet trip now and should take a power of catching. PHAROAH'S DAUGHTER (12) is another off a disappointing effort relative to her SP last time, finishing fifth at $2.35 but can be excused given the heavy ground at Geelong that day. Her form prior was good and she's worth another chance. SHE'S IMPECCABLE (3) got the job done in easier company at Warrnambool last start and could measure up with natural improvement. ANGELOS (8) is a lightly raced type who tackled a much stronger race last time, well beaten in the G2 Fillies Classic at Moonee Valley. She can bounce back. PINKERTON (10) is another off a maiden win who can figure.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Racing well recently. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Warrnambool Bm62 on October 30 over 1 ¹/16m, 4 len behind Super Snitch carrying 128lbs at $1.55. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Warrnambool Bm62 on October 16 over 7f, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Nicajon with 128lbs at $7. Profiles well. 1st Pick 7 Matrooshi Jockey: Thomas Stockdale Trainer: Symon Wilde J: Thomas Stockdale T: Symon Wilde	144	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Warrnambool Bm62 on October 30 over 1 ¹/16m, 4 len behind Super Snitch carrying 128lbs at $1.55. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Warrnambool Bm62 on October 16 over 7f, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Nicajon with 128lbs at $7. Profiles well.
12	Most recently 5th of 10 at Geelong Bm56 on November 8 over 7f, on heavy track, 5.5 len behind Smoke 'N' Oakum with 131lbs at $2.35. The run before that led but faded 2nd of 8 at this track F&M Bm62 on October 24 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.3 len behind Street Lark carrying 129lbs at $3.30. Tricky draw but looks well placed. 2nd Pick 12 Pharoah's Daughter Jockey: Ryan Hurdle Trainer: Robert Hickmott J: Ryan Hurdle T: Robert Hickmott	138	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Most recently 5th of 10 at Geelong Bm56 on November 8 over 7f, on heavy track, 5.5 len behind Smoke 'N' Oakum with 131lbs at $2.35. The run before that led but faded 2nd of 8 at this track F&M Bm62 on October 24 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.3 len behind Street Lark carrying 129lbs at $3.30. Tricky draw but looks well placed.
3	At the latest run favourite, won by a nose at Warrnambool F&M Bm56 November 11 over 7f on a soft track defeating What A Flirt carrying 129lbs at $2.60. The run before that 5th of 12 at Warrnambool Bm62 on October 30 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Hay Joe with 125lbs at $31. Can measure up. 3rd Pick 3 She's Impeccable Jockey: Sarah Field Trainer: Shane Jackson J: Sarah Field T: Shane Jackson	114	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis At the latest run favourite, won by a nose at Warrnambool F&M Bm56 November 11 over 7f on a soft track defeating What A Flirt carrying 129lbs at $2.60. The run before that 5th of 12 at Warrnambool Bm62 on October 30 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Hay Joe with 125lbs at $31. Can measure up.

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