AU - Geelong - Race 8

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

8.4f

OPEN

Turf

GOOD 4

133.3K

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Verdict

The Classic is competitive. HOLYMANZ (1) peaks off a dead-heat win in the Werribee Cup. He won this race last year carrying a half kilo less and is going better into this. He's been kept up to the mark with a jumpout, and the premier stable will have him spot on. PRECIOUS CHARM (3) shared the Werribee win and has been close up in Stakes grade since. Hits this at peak with 55kgs on her back and is on an 8-day return. A serious player. ST LAWRENCE (2) just missed in the same contest. He's likely to drift back from the inside barrier and will need the splits to come. If they do, he's a decent chance to go one better. OPENING ADDRESS (7) was disappointing and vet cleared at Cranbourne. Ran a strong figure winning at Caulfield prior, and tumbles in weight. Maps for the run of the race and has to be considered. OCEAN BEYOND (9) hasn't won for a long while but is on the quick back up off a narrow defeat in the Woodford Cup. Has a low barrier and don't underestimate.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Last start favourite, came from midfield and won by a nose at Werribee Werribee Cup December 7 over 1m defeating Indispensable with 131lbs at $3.20. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Cranbourne in the LR Cran Cup on November 22 over 1m, 0.9 len behind Sabaj with 126lbs at $16. Back in form and will be tough to roll. 1st Pick 1 Holymanz Jockey: Michael Dee Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Michael Dee T: Ciaron Maher	172	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Last start favourite, came from midfield and won by a nose at Werribee Werribee Cup December 7 over 1m defeating Indispensable with 131lbs at $3.20. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Cranbourne in the LR Cran Cup on November 22 over 1m, 0.9 len behind Sabaj with 126lbs at $16. Back in form and will be tough to roll.
3	Last start 5th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Lrd Stks on December 26 over 1m, 2.5 len behind Regal Zeus with 119lbs at $7. Before that won by a nose at Werribee Werribee Cup December 7 over 1m defeating Indispensable carrying 119lbs at $11. Decent chance to bounce. 2nd Pick 3 Precious Charm Jockey: Harry Coffey Trainer: Symon Wilde J: Harry Coffey T: Symon Wilde	155	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Last start 5th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Lrd Stks on December 26 over 1m, 2.5 len behind Regal Zeus with 119lbs at $7. Before that won by a nose at Werribee Werribee Cup December 7 over 1m defeating Indispensable carrying 119lbs at $11. Decent chance to bounce.
2	Last start made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Lrd Stks on December 26 over 1m, 0.8 len behind Regal Zeus carrying 119lbs at $15. The start before that got back early 8th of 13 at Cranbourne in the LR Cran Cup on November 22 over 1m, 4 len behind Sabaj with 121lbs at $91. Not far away last start. Has ability and is one of the best chances. 3rd Pick 2 St Lawrence Jockey: Logan Bates Trainer: Gavin Bedggood J: Logan Bates T: Gavin Bedggood	160	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Last start made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Lrd Stks on December 26 over 1m, 0.8 len behind Regal Zeus carrying 119lbs at $15. The start before that got back early 8th of 13 at Cranbourne in the LR Cran Cup on November 22 over 1m, 4 len behind Sabaj with 121lbs at $91. Not far away last start. Has ability and is one of the best chances.

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