AU - Ballarat - Race 7

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

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Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

PETIT ARTISTE (7) resumes. She didn't win last time in but ran in some strong races, fourth in a good 2yo race fresh last time in before running second to speedy filly Esha. She's largely contested stakes races and looks well placed in this. NIMBUSTWOTHOUSAND (3) was okay first up at Cranbourne over 4 ¾f, just beaten for speed there. He'll be better over further again but has the ability to be finishing over the top. TOOKAY PETE (2) is flying of late, winning three of his past four. Up in grade again now but should take beating once more. NOT SURPRISED (8) resumes. She won her only start last preparation and is open to further improvement at just her fifth start. POINT MOON (10) won her maiden well fresh at Sale and looks ready to go on with things.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Resuming after a spell of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign 15th of 18 at Flemington in the LR Cap D'antibes September 13 over 5 ½f, 7 len behind My Gladiola carrying 127lbs at $101. Previously first up, fourth of 9 at Flemington 2yo Hcp July 19 over 5f, soft track, 1.2 len behind Shining Smile with 123lbs at $51. Best form last time goes close. 1st Pick 7 Petit Artiste Jockey: Jamie Mott Trainer: Amy & Ash Yargi J: Jamie Mott T: Amy & Ash Yargi	89	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Resuming after a spell of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign 15th of 18 at Flemington in the LR Cap D'antibes September 13 over 5 ½f, 7 len behind My Gladiola carrying 127lbs at $101. Previously first up, fourth of 9 at Flemington 2yo Hcp July 19 over 5f, soft track, 1.2 len behind Shining Smile with 123lbs at $51. Best form last time goes close.
3	Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 5th of 7 at Cranbourne Bm78 on February 6 over 4 ¾f, 1.0 len behind Port Albert carrying 123lbs at $3.90. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Werribee 3yo Mdn-Sw May 16 over 5 ½f defeating Anecdotal carrying 128lbs at $1.24. Better for that and will take beating. 2nd Pick 3 Nimbustwothousand Jockey: Billy Egan Trainer: Gavin Bedggood J: Billy Egan T: Gavin Bedggood	135	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 5th of 7 at Cranbourne Bm78 on February 6 over 4 ¾f, 1.0 len behind Port Albert carrying 123lbs at $3.90. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Werribee 3yo Mdn-Sw May 16 over 5 ½f defeating Anecdotal carrying 128lbs at $1.24. Better for that and will take beating.
2	At the latest run favourite, won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Hillside 0 - 66 February 4 over 5f defeating Volatile with 126lbs at $2.60. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Cranbourne 0 - 66 on January 30 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Educated with 126lbs at $14. Flying and can measure up again. 3rd Pick 2 Tookay Pete Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Melissa Page J: Non Runner T: Melissa Page	151	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis At the latest run favourite, won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Hillside 0 - 66 February 4 over 5f defeating Volatile with 126lbs at $2.60. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Cranbourne 0 - 66 on January 30 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Educated with 126lbs at $14. Flying and can measure up again.

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