AU - Geelong - Race 7

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

8.6f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 8

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Verdict

OMNIC (14) is the emergency but is right in contention if he sneaks a run after a nice run at Donald, where the winner was a horse fancied in a race at Flemington on Saturday. That was his first run the Victorian way of going, so he'll be better for that experience and while his winning strike-rate is poor he's going well enough to land win No 2. CALEANA (6) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when half a length away in second over 1 ¹/16m at this track. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is capable of running a bold race. CHAMPAGNE JENNI (1) ran a nice race at the first start for a new stable last time and has won second-up in the past. CEREMONIOUS (7) got the confidence back at the picnics two back but backed that up in 62 grade here last start, when beaten in a photo. IMPENDING SWAN (13) broke her maiden last start over 1m at Donald, scoring by 1.3 lengths. Harder this time but still one to consider.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
14	Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 11 at Donald Bm62 on June 9 over 1m, slow going 2 len behind Paddypie with 126lbs at $8. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Nowra Bm66 on May 24 over 7f, in the wet, head behind Spiritualistic with 130lbs at $4.20. Progressing well. Knocking on the door and is one of the main hopes. 1st Pick 14 Omnic Jockey: Jabez Johnstone Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Jabez Johnstone T: Ciaron Maher	168	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 11 at Donald Bm62 on June 9 over 1m, slow going 2 len behind Paddypie with 126lbs at $8. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Nowra Bm66 on May 24 over 7f, in the wet, head behind Spiritualistic with 130lbs at $4.20. Progressing well. Knocking on the door and is one of the main hopes.
6	Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at this track Bm62 on May 22 over 1 ¹/16m, slow going 0.5 len behind Bellonado with 131lbs at $3.60. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Ballarat Bm62 on April 30 over 7 ½f, neck behind Upstage carrying 131lbs at $6.50. Looks a key runner. 2nd Pick 6 Caleana Jockey: Thomas Stockdale Trainer: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr J: Thomas Stockdale T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr	113	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at this track Bm62 on May 22 over 1 ¹/16m, slow going 0.5 len behind Bellonado with 131lbs at $3.60. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Ballarat Bm62 on April 30 over 7 ½f, neck behind Upstage carrying 131lbs at $6.50. Looks a key runner.
1	Second run back. First-up after three months faded in the straight 5th of 13 at Swan Hill Bm70 on June 5 over 1m, slow going 3 len behind Beach Pad carrying 128lbs at $19. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 March 11 over 1m. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently. 3rd Pick 1 Champagne Jenni Jockey: Declan Bates Trainer: Shane Jackson J: Declan Bates T: Shane Jackson	133	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after three months faded in the straight 5th of 13 at Swan Hill Bm70 on June 5 over 1m, slow going 3 len behind Beach Pad carrying 128lbs at $19. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 March 11 over 1m. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.

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