AU - Mornington - Race 9

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

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Verdict

THE FLYING POPOV (8) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on April 6, finishing ninth and beaten 3.5 lengths over 1m at Sandown. The form prior was good, though, and has trialled well in preparation for the return. SILVER BULLET (1) is still only lightly raced, having had just six starts, but has already won better races than this, including a 0-66 at Pakenham last prep. Trials this time in have been good enough to suggest he can show up fresh. REGAL MIGHT (4) ran second at the first two runs this prep and was then stepped up in class, which he found beyond him, but can return to his best in this grade. MATERAZZI (5) will find this a little easier after missing the frame in town last time, finishing ninth over 7f at Sandown. Worth including. FIRERATED (2) scored by a long neck last start over this journey at Ballarat Synthetic. Has a good record at this trip with a win and one minor placing. Leading player.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Resumes. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm66 April 6 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Wings Of Carmen with 128lbs at $5.50. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw January 9 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Cyber Link carrying 128lbs at $21. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. 1st Pick 8 The Flying Popov Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Chris Waller J: Non Runner T: Chris Waller	79	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Resumes. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm66 April 6 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Wings Of Carmen with 128lbs at $5.50. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw January 9 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Cyber Link carrying 128lbs at $21. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.
1	Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at this track 3yo SWP April 18 over 1m, 2.5 len behind Pavlich carrying 128lbs at $17. First up last campaign second of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw December 23 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Our Justify with 128lbs at $4.20. Progressive type who has already won better races than this. 2nd Pick 1 Silver Bullet Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Charlotte Littlefield J: Non Runner T: Charlotte Littlefield	83	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at this track 3yo SWP April 18 over 1m, 2.5 len behind Pavlich carrying 128lbs at $17. First up last campaign second of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw December 23 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Our Justify with 128lbs at $4.20. Progressive type who has already won better races than this.
4	At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 in a Cg&E 0-68 at Morphettville Parks on August 22 over 7f, on a slow track, 5 len behind Fast Tempo carrying 130lbs at $16. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 9 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Hillside on July 29 over 6f, on a wet track, 7 len behind Miss Lola carrying 133lbs at $6. Much better suited back to this grade. 3rd Pick 4 Regal Might Jockey: Jamie Mott Trainer: John Mcardle J: Jamie Mott T: John Mcardle	133	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 in a Cg&E 0-68 at Morphettville Parks on August 22 over 7f, on a slow track, 5 len behind Fast Tempo carrying 130lbs at $16. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 9 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Hillside on July 29 over 6f, on a wet track, 7 len behind Miss Lola carrying 133lbs at $6. Much better suited back to this grade.

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