AU - Dunkeld - Race 8

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

8.9f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

15.1K

VIEW

Verdict

MONSUN'S PRIDE (3) has the most attractive recent profile after leading and fighting on strongly when second to Mahmudah at Kilmore, beaten just under a length on soft ground. His previous fourth had merit after late interference and this looks to set up nicely from the low gate. PALTINIAN (4) brings a strong class angle, coming back from an Open at Wycheproof where he was third despite being steadied and held up late, with two placings from three tries around 1 ?m supporting the setup. TASSADAR (5) has to rebound from a plain last at Mornington, but that was metro company and he had been beaten only a neck by Cable De Vega at Moe the run prior, the quick back-up and first-time blinkers keep him right in calculations. DUSTY'S DEEL (13) was beaten just over a length by Dubai Legend in a BM52 at Wycheproof as a well-supported favourite, respecting that market confidence. MANNERHEIM (2) mixes form but was solid at Avoca and has claims.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Fought on strongly when second at Kilmore last start, beaten just under a length by Mahmudah after leading into the straight on soft ground. His previous fourth at the same venue was better than the margin after he was hampered and had trouble getting clear late. Leading chance from an ideal gate. 1st Pick 3 Monsun's Pride Jockey: Mitchell Aitken Trainer: Chris Calthorpe J: Mitchell Aitken T: Chris Calthorpe	104	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Fought on strongly when second at Kilmore last start, beaten just under a length by Mahmudah after leading into the straight on soft ground. His previous fourth at the same venue was better than the margin after he was hampered and had trouble getting clear late. Leading chance from an ideal gate.
4	Drops out of an Open at Wycheproof where he was third, beaten four lengths, and had excuses after being steadied early and held up near the ½f. He had been beaten just over a length at Bendigo two back after leading into the final stages. Strong chance back to this BM56. 2nd Pick 4 Paltinian Jockey: Ryan Hurdle Trainer: Andrew Bobbin J: Ryan Hurdle T: Andrew Bobbin	92	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Drops out of an Open at Wycheproof where he was third, beaten four lengths, and had excuses after being steadied early and held up near the ½f. He had been beaten just over a length at Bendigo two back after leading into the final stages. Strong chance back to this BM56.
5	Eases back from metro company after finishing last at Mornington four days ago, beaten eight and a half lengths by Nicoffhome, and first-time blinkers are applied. The stronger pointer is his Moe second two runs back, where he travelled well and was beaten a neck by Cable De Vega. Quick back-up and blinkers keep him in play. 3rd Pick 5 Tassadar Jockey: Linda Meech Trainer: Aaron Laing J: Linda Meech T: Aaron Laing	112	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Eases back from metro company after finishing last at Mornington four days ago, beaten eight and a half lengths by Nicoffhome, and first-time blinkers are applied. The stronger pointer is his Moe second two runs back, where he travelled well and was beaten a neck by Cable De Vega. Quick back-up and blinkers keep him in play.

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