AU - Camperdown - Race 1

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

PHILHARMONIC (6) knuckled down strongly to get within a nose of the winner over 6 ½f at Stawell on debut. Maps for the run of the race and presenting fitter he will be tough to beat. IRISH WAVE (4) lifted strongly but just failed to pick up the winner in the same contest. He was also fresh and should tighten right up following that outing. Expect another bold forward showing. BLUE ENSIGN (3) led and placed on the Pakenham synthetic over 7f at his only start last preparation. Needed the run at Seymour first up over that distance and we should see more from him with that under the belt. KOVU (1) is also second up with more to offer. He also draws awkwardly but keeps the handy 7lbs claim. MISS DELIGHTFUL (10) ran an improved race finding a place at Terang and can build on that.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	At debut, came from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on January 4 over 6 ½f, nose behind Dance Lady carrying 128lbs at $6. Plenty of upside and will go close. 1st Pick 6 Philharmonic Jockey: Jack Hill Trainer: Paul Preusker J: Jack Hill T: Paul Preusker	151	-	-	-	36%
Analysis At debut, came from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on January 4 over 6 ½f, nose behind Dance Lady carrying 128lbs at $6. Plenty of upside and will go close.
4	Second run back. First-up after six months made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on January 4 over 6 ½f, nose behind Dance Lady with 128lbs at $12. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 22 over 7f, 9 len behind Taung carrying 126lbs at $51. Sure to be right there at the business end. 2nd Pick 4 Irish Wave Jockey: Cian Macredmond Trainer: Matt Cumani J: Cian Macredmond T: Matt Cumani	126	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after six months made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on January 4 over 6 ½f, nose behind Dance Lady with 128lbs at $12. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 22 over 7f, 9 len behind Taung carrying 126lbs at $51. Sure to be right there at the business end.
3	Having second run back today. Last start 5th of 10 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 7f, 7 len behind Sass Appeal carrying 128lbs at $61. At only start last preparation led but faded 3rd of 9 at Pakenham Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 29 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Magick Media with 128lbs at $12. Fitter and is expected to do much better. 3rd Pick 3 Blue Ensign Jockey: Will Gordon Trainer: Steve Richards J: Will Gordon T: Steve Richards	109	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Having second run back today. Last start 5th of 10 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 7f, 7 len behind Sass Appeal carrying 128lbs at $61. At only start last preparation led but faded 3rd of 9 at Pakenham Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 29 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Magick Media with 128lbs at $12. Fitter and is expected to do much better.

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