AU - Caulfield - Race 9

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

8.4f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 7

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Verdict

Tricky little finish. FIRST CHORUS (9) had a foot issue which saw her scratch a couple of times but she seems back on track now. She comes through a race over this track and trip where she had no hope, drawn barrier 15 on a day you wanted to be up and in, getting a mile back but hitting the line well. Mott replaces the apprentice and draws soft, she can atone. On the other hand, MAKDANE (4) draws right out. He was well backed in a stronger race last start with the light weight and ran well enough. Williams is flying and can slot him in near the speed which will see him hard to catch. MOMETZ (12) is racing well without winning, largely due to his negative pattern. He did beat First Chorus home here last start (with a better run) and has claims. SNOOPY NOW (1) comes across from SA in good form, the Swan Hill Cup run two back suggests he can measure up.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	At the latest run 6th of 15 at this track Bm78 on June 27 over 1 ¹/16m, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Stop The Rock with 127lbs at $6.50. The start before that 5th of 13 at Flemington F&M Bm90 on June 20 over 7f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Stylish with 122lbs at $4.80. Sets up best of these and can return to winning ways. 1st Pick 9 First Chorus Jockey: Jamie Mott Trainer: Lindsey Smith J: Jamie Mott T: Lindsey Smith	157	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis At the latest run 6th of 15 at this track Bm78 on June 27 over 1 ¹/16m, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Stop The Rock with 127lbs at $6.50. The start before that 5th of 13 at Flemington F&M Bm90 on June 20 over 7f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Stylish with 122lbs at $4.80. Sets up best of these and can return to winning ways.
4	Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 13 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Bankers Choice with 115lbs at $2.90. The start before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 9 at this track Bm84 on May 30 over 1 ¼m, on heavy track, 2 len behind Simurgh carrying 125lbs at $7. Knocking on the door, just needs a good ride. 2nd Pick 4 Makdane Jockey: Craig Williams Trainer: Michael Kent J: Craig Williams T: Michael Kent	125	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 13 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Bankers Choice with 115lbs at $2.90. The start before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 9 at this track Bm84 on May 30 over 1 ¼m, on heavy track, 2 len behind Simurgh carrying 125lbs at $7. Knocking on the door, just needs a good ride.
12	Last start 3rd of 15 at this track Bm78 on June 27 over 1 ¹/16m, on a slow track, 0.8 len behind Stop The Rock carrying 126lbs at $12. The start before that from last on the turn 7th of 13 at Flemington Bm78 on June 6 over 1m, on a wet track, 1.5 len behind Nation's Call carrying 126lbs at $10. Went close last time. Been racing well, just needs a bit in his favour. 3rd Pick 12 Mometz Jockey: Luke Cartwright Trainer: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman J: Luke Cartwright T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman	104	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Last start 3rd of 15 at this track Bm78 on June 27 over 1 ¹/16m, on a slow track, 0.8 len behind Stop The Rock carrying 126lbs at $12. The start before that from last on the turn 7th of 13 at Flemington Bm78 on June 6 over 1m, on a wet track, 1.5 len behind Nation's Call carrying 126lbs at $10. Went close last time. Been racing well, just needs a bit in his favour.

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