AU - Horsham - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

BURLEIGH (1) has filled a minor placing at both runs this time in work and is ready to break through for the premiership yard. He was a tad disappointing at Ararat last time, backed off the map, and drops back to a shorter sprint today off a freshen. Wary of MY CHERIE AMOR (9) on debut for a top metro stable. She's looked the goods at the Flemington jumpouts and the blinkers are applied, signalling intent. She's likely to ride the speed and give a big sight in country grade. BELLA ANGELICA (6) has an awkward barrier but worked into a place at Mt Gambier over a short course and will be better again over the longer sprint. She just missed as favourite at Warrnambool on debut and is looking to recapture that form. DYNAMITE DANCER (3) placed on the heavy at Warrnambool on debut well-supported. Has been given 40 days away and is back with Yendall booked. Maps well and quick improvement is likely. HELLISH LEE (8) had excuses last time off a tidy placing at Dunkeld on debut.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Third-up today. Resumes off a 42 day letup. First-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 19 over 5 ½f, 1.2 len behind Alzaro with 126lbs at $14. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on November 9 over 6 ½f, 2.25 len behind Naitanui carrying 128lbs at $1.50. Hard to beat. 1st Pick 1 Burleigh Jockey: John Allen Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: John Allen T: Ciaron Maher	154	-	-	-	64%	4/7
Analysis Third-up today. Resumes off a 42 day letup. First-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 19 over 5 ½f, 1.2 len behind Alzaro with 126lbs at $14. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on November 9 over 6 ½f, 2.25 len behind Naitanui carrying 128lbs at $1.50. Hard to beat.
9	Filly by Bivouac making her first appearance. Won a Flemington jump-out on December 5. A big threat on what we've seen. 2nd Pick 9 My Cherie Amor Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Non Runner T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott	78	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Filly by Bivouac making her first appearance. Won a Flemington jump-out on December 5. A big threat on what we've seen.
6	Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn Hcp on November 28 over 4 ½f, 2.5 len behind Sunset Prayer with 115lbs at $2.50. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on November 11 over 6f, slow going 6 len behind Lantana carrying 123lbs at $4.80. Ready to break through. 3rd Pick 6 Bella Angelica Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Tom Dabernig J: Non Runner T: Tom Dabernig	138	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn Hcp on November 28 over 4 ½f, 2.5 len behind Sunset Prayer with 115lbs at $2.50. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on November 11 over 6f, slow going 6 len behind Lantana carrying 123lbs at $4.80. Ready to break through.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Handicap

A race where a handicapper has assigned weights to be carried by all runners on the basis of their past racing efforts.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.

Furlong

One furlong is an eighth of a mile.