AU - Mornington - Race 2

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

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Verdict

UNRIDDLE (9) added to a long list of minor placings when edged out over 6f here last start after leading for most of the race. Now 33 starts without a win which is alarming but he looks a huge chance today coming back in trip. DORALEE (10) is back from a 23-week spell. Beaten less than a length over today's distance at Kembla to kick off last prep. Going well at the jump-outs and this looks an ideal race to kick off the campaign. PULL MY FINGER (6) is deep into the maiden campaign but remains competitive. In the money at five of six runs over 5f. Worth considering at his first run on home soil. SUPER LUCK DRAGON (8) has been freshened up since a modest effort at Pakenham seven weeks ago, his first since crossing from Hong Kong. Watch for sharp improvement.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Form hard to fault. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 28 over 6f, head behind Deepseek with 131lbs at $5. The race before that 2nd of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 5f, slow going long-neck behind Jumpin' Jewellette carrying 131lbs at $4.80. Frustrating gelding who must win one sooner or later. 1st Pick 9 Unriddle Jockey: Melea Castle Trainer: Rory Hunter J: Melea Castle T: Rory Hunter	202	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 28 over 6f, head behind Deepseek with 131lbs at $5. The race before that 2nd of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 5f, slow going long-neck behind Jumpin' Jewellette carrying 131lbs at $4.80. Frustrating gelding who must win one sooner or later.
10	Resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Newcastle Prov Mdn November 30 over 4 ½f, 1.5 len behind Like A Surgeon carrying 129lbs at $3.40. Previously first up, second of 10 at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn-Sw November 15 over 5f, 0.8 len behind Brown Sugar with 126lbs at $5.50. Should kick off this prep in a positive manner. 2nd Pick 10 Doralee Jockey: Zac Spain Trainer: Edward Cummings J: Zac Spain T: Edward Cummings	85	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Newcastle Prov Mdn November 30 over 4 ½f, 1.5 len behind Like A Surgeon carrying 129lbs at $3.40. Previously first up, second of 10 at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn-Sw November 15 over 5f, 0.8 len behind Brown Sugar with 126lbs at $5.50. Should kick off this prep in a positive manner.
7	Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Donald 4yo+ Mdn-Sw December 2 over 6 ¾f, 3 len behind Black Eyed Blonde carrying 131lbs at $4.60. On debut fifth of 10 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw October 5 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Zourosa carrying 131lbs at $15. Lightly raced four-year-old who should improve this time in work. 3rd Pick 7 Pump The Pedals Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Carly Thomas J: Non Runner T: Carly Thomas	71	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Donald 4yo+ Mdn-Sw December 2 over 6 ¾f, 3 len behind Black Eyed Blonde carrying 131lbs at $4.60. On debut fifth of 10 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw October 5 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Zourosa carrying 131lbs at $15. Lightly raced four-year-old who should improve this time in work.

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Sloppy

A wet racetrack condition, typically with a firm base and water settling on top.

Dead Heat

Two or more horses finishing so close at the wire, that they were unable to be separated on a photo finish and deemed to have tied.

Rabbit

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