AU - Geelong - Race 8

Thoroughbred

19 Runners

6.1f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 8

24.8K

VIEW

Verdict

PRESTAR (3) pushed forward last time and battled on gamely to finish just a nose from the winner in second over 6f at Caulfield Heath when fresh from a break. Should go forward again from a good gate. Has the ability to build on that encouraging effort last start. WHISKEY JOE (11) is a blueblood colt who looks the most progressive horse in the race and he rounded preparations for this with a nice Cranbourne jumpout win. IMPENDING WAR (1) hasn't really kicked on as a 3YO but the first-up run was in a tougher race than this and he won the Elvstroem Classic second-up this time last year, so deserves another chance. KAGEMUSHA (2) is also a second-up winner and the bold first-up effort suggests he'll carry on the consistent form of last prep. RIPROAR (4) wasn't disgraced in city class last time when finishing fourth at Sandown-Lakeside. Will find this easier than last start and is one to consider.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Second-up. First-up after five months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm64 on May 27 over 6f, slow going nose behind Blankfield with 134lbs at $3.20. Previously second-up ran second last of 7 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on January 1 over 7f, 6 len behind Headhunter with 129lbs at $1.95. Genuine performer who is expected to go well. 1st Pick 3 Prestar Jockey: Harry Coffey Trainer: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy J: Harry Coffey T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy	192	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm64 on May 27 over 6f, slow going nose behind Blankfield with 134lbs at $3.20. Previously second-up ran second last of 7 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on January 1 over 7f, 6 len behind Headhunter with 129lbs at $1.95. Genuine performer who is expected to go well.
11	Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Morphettville Rebel Raider November 22 over 6f, soft track, 0.7 len behind Mostly For Show carrying 130lbs at $4.40. At his first start won by neck Sale Mdn-Sw October 26 over 6f slow track defeating Regeneration carrying 126lbs at $5.50. Resumes after a recent trial win. Expecting a positive return. 2nd Pick 11 Whiskey Joe Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf Trainer: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr J: Lachlan Neindorf T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr	131	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Morphettville Rebel Raider November 22 over 6f, soft track, 0.7 len behind Mostly For Show carrying 130lbs at $4.40. At his first start won by neck Sale Mdn-Sw October 26 over 6f slow track defeating Regeneration carrying 126lbs at $5.50. Resumes after a recent trial win. Expecting a positive return.
1	Second-up. First-up after five months 10th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on May 31 over 7f, slow going 7 len behind Silent Shares carrying 128lbs at $9.50. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo Bm70 on December 27 over 7f, 11 len behind Davida with 123lbs at $6. Forgive the first-up run in a stronger race than this because he has won second-up before. 3rd Pick 1 Impending War Jockey: Jordan Childs Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Jordan Childs T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	101	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months 10th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on May 31 over 7f, slow going 7 len behind Silent Shares carrying 128lbs at $9.50. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo Bm70 on December 27 over 7f, 11 len behind Davida with 123lbs at $6. Forgive the first-up run in a stronger race than this because he has won second-up before.

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