AU - Mornington - Race 9

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

24.6K

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Verdict

KOKAKO (2) resumes off the right grounding, with three trials since she last raced and a close Cranbourne second suggesting she is ready to fire fresh. Her last campaign included a G3 Proud Miss Stakes fifth and an eighth at Caulfield Heath where she raced wide throughout, so she looks well placed this level. EKTIFIRE (10) has a sharp rebound case after finding the Listed Gothic Stakes too tough when awkward away and wide, because her prior Pakenham Synthetic Mdn win over Sihaya was decisive and she returns to a distance where she has already won. MASTER OF THE AIR (4) keeps building with a Cranbourne third after a Seymour second and has a 6f win to support his claims. He should get a good run. PRESSCODE (5) is honest, lightly raced and was only beaten half a length as favourite at Cranbourne after being steadied late, the step to 6f is the question, but he should go well again. ARTISTIC GENIUS (1) is in form but will need a bit of luck early.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with an eighth at Caulfield Heath, where she raced wide throughout and was beaten four and a half lengths on soft ground. She had earlier been fifth in the G3 Proud Miss Stakes, and three trials, including a close second at Cranbourne, point to a sound return. Best form reads well for this. 1st Pick 2 Kokako Jockey: Jamie Melham Trainer: Lloyd Kennewell J: Jamie Melham T: Lloyd Kennewell	139	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with an eighth at Caulfield Heath, where she raced wide throughout and was beaten four and a half lengths on soft ground. She had earlier been fifth in the G3 Proud Miss Stakes, and three trials, including a close second at Cranbourne, point to a sound return. Best form reads well for this.
10	Had little go right in the Listed Gothic Stakes at Caulfield, jumping awkwardly and covering ground before finishing last, beaten seven and a half lengths. The start prior she was a well-supported favourite and beat Sihaya by just over four lengths in a Mdn at Pakenham Synthetic. Prior Mdn win was sharp, and barrier 1 gives her a strong rebound case. 2nd Pick 10 Ektifire Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman J: Lachlan Neindorf T: Anthony & Sam Freedman	136	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Had little go right in the Listed Gothic Stakes at Caulfield, jumping awkwardly and covering ground before finishing last, beaten seven and a half lengths. The start prior she was a well-supported favourite and beat Sihaya by just over four lengths in a Mdn at Pakenham Synthetic. Prior Mdn win was sharp, and barrier 1 gives her a strong rebound case.
4	Has placed at his past two runs in BM62 grade, most recently third at Cranbourne when near the top of an open market and beaten just over three lengths by Aradeo. The Seymour second before that had merit, though he never looked the winner behind Just Desserts. Stronger BM66 test but he's up to it and sets up well. 3rd Pick 4 Master Of The Air Jockey: Jamie Mott Trainer: Gavin Bedggood J: Jamie Mott T: Gavin Bedggood	102	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Has placed at his past two runs in BM62 grade, most recently third at Cranbourne when near the top of an open market and beaten just over three lengths by Aradeo. The Seymour second before that had merit, though he never looked the winner behind Just Desserts. Stronger BM66 test but he's up to it and sets up well.

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Synthetic Surface

A racing surface comprised of silica sand and fibers, such as recycled carpet or spandex. The mixture is then sealed with wax.

Furlong

One furlong is an eighth of a mile.

Breeder

The owner of a horse’s dam – or mother - at the time a horse is foaled.