AU - Hamilton - Race 5

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

An 80K MCC Series Heat will start the quaddie over 1m. NAVY KING (1) was doing his best work late over this trip in a tougher field second up at Sandown-Hillside a month ago, and will have a 4lbs claim to help offset his weight rise for this easier assignment. A wide draw will make it tough, but with the right tow into it around the final bend, he can unleash a quick finish. On top. GEFFINA (6) is normally running on in her races, and she was just over 2 lengths from the winner at Murray Bridge 2 weeks ago. Include in all top 4 combos. BREATHLESS SPIRIT (7) made good progress last season, and has done well over his spell, winning the latest of his 2 tune-up jump-outs. If he does not need the run, then he can figure in the top 3. SHAMEX (14) has been freshened since a last start BM62 win over 1 ¼m. Include.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 14 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 7f, slow going 9 len behind Celestial Zara with 138lbs at $71. Last start 9th of 13 in a Bm84 at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 1m, slow going 5 len behind Changing Colours with 125lbs at $101. Nicely placed and is in the mix. 1st Pick 1 Navy King Jockey: Bailey Kinninmont Trainer: Symon Wilde J: Bailey Kinninmont T: Symon Wilde	113	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 14 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 7f, slow going 9 len behind Celestial Zara with 138lbs at $71. Last start 9th of 13 in a Bm84 at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 1m, slow going 5 len behind Changing Colours with 125lbs at $101. Nicely placed and is in the mix.
3	Last start ran last of 12 in a Bm84 at Mornington on September 26 over 1m, on a slow track, 15 len behind Veyepee carrying 122lbs at $151. The start before that 11th of 13 in the LR Tontonan (Sofitel) Stakes at Flemington on September 12 over 7f, 9 len behind Welcometotheshow with 119lbs at $201. Rates highly and is among the chances. 2nd Pick 3 Dark Journey Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Jason Warren J: Non Runner T: Jason Warren	89	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Last start ran last of 12 in a Bm84 at Mornington on September 26 over 1m, on a slow track, 15 len behind Veyepee carrying 122lbs at $151. The start before that 11th of 13 in the LR Tontonan (Sofitel) Stakes at Flemington on September 12 over 7f, 9 len behind Welcometotheshow with 119lbs at $201. Rates highly and is among the chances.
6	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by 0.5 len in a F&M Bm70 at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 7f on a rain affected track defeating Castellito with 130lbs at $11. Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 in a Bm74 at Murray Bridge on September 26 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Freedom Flame carrying 130lbs at $16. Well placed. Hard to beat on her best form. 3rd Pick 6 Geffina Jockey: Linda Meech Trainer: Aaron Purcell J: Linda Meech T: Aaron Purcell	179	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by 0.5 len in a F&M Bm70 at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 7f on a rain affected track defeating Castellito with 130lbs at $11. Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 in a Bm74 at Murray Bridge on September 26 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Freedom Flame carrying 130lbs at $16. Well placed. Hard to beat on her best form.

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