AU - Bendigo - Race 5

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

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Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

PEARL KING (6) can run well here second up. The fresh run over 7f at Pakenham was good, off a long spell there but getting home nicely for second after settling back. He's lightly raced over from WA prior and profiles nicely out to 1m here. STRANGETHINGDESIRE (4) won narrowly on debut at Geelong over 6 ?f, sent out a $12 chance but just able to lead and cling on. Harder now but he should only improve and the rise in trip will suit. SHE'S PRETTY RICH (2) will find this easier than some recent runs in town, she doesn't win many but this suits and she can figure. COULDTHISBETHEONE (1) has won two of his past three and looks to get a great run tracking the speed. No reason he can't win again. OLATUNDE (5) is racing well and has each-way claims.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Second-up. First-up after eight months 2nd in a small field at Pakenham Bm62 on April 16 over 7f, on heavy track, head behind Shidan carrying 131lbs at $9.50. Previously second-up won by a neck at Bunbury Mdn September 11 over 7f on a soft track defeating So Much Serenity carrying 128lbs at $1.70. Fitter and maps well, go close. 1st Pick 6 Pearl King Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse Trainer: Andrea Leek J: Daniel Stackhouse T: Andrea Leek	98	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after eight months 2nd in a small field at Pakenham Bm62 on April 16 over 7f, on heavy track, head behind Shidan carrying 131lbs at $9.50. Previously second-up won by a neck at Bunbury Mdn September 11 over 7f on a soft track defeating So Much Serenity carrying 128lbs at $1.70. Fitter and maps well, go close.
4	At debut, won won by a head at Geelong Mdn-Sw April 22 over 6f defeating Geeseven with 130lbs at $12. Impossible to knock and can remain unbeaten. 2nd Pick 4 Strangethingdesire Jockey: Luke Currie Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes J: Luke Currie T: M, W & J Hawkes	148	-	-	-	7%
Analysis At debut, won won by a head at Geelong Mdn-Sw April 22 over 6f defeating Geeseven with 130lbs at $12. Impossible to knock and can remain unbeaten.
2	Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 5th of 9 at Caulfield F&M Bm74 on April 11 over 7f, slow going 3.5 len behind Gold Coast Belle carrying 125lbs at $21. The race before that 6th of 11 at Caulfield Bm84 on March 21 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Gold Medallist carrying 119lbs at $12. Suited this level and could improve. 3rd Pick 2 She's Pretty Rich Jockey: Emily Pozman Trainer: Matthew Brown J: Emily Pozman T: Matthew Brown	145	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 5th of 9 at Caulfield F&M Bm74 on April 11 over 7f, slow going 3.5 len behind Gold Coast Belle carrying 125lbs at $21. The race before that 6th of 11 at Caulfield Bm84 on March 21 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Gold Medallist carrying 119lbs at $12. Suited this level and could improve.

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