AU - Horsham - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

5.5f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

14.6K

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Verdict

Tough. ZOUSINGER (3) resumes and is right up to this if presented on song. She's placed 2.3 fresh and placed in a recent Mornington jumpout. Has a handy 4lbs claim and likes to position on pace. SMASHING ACTION (10) resumes and has won 1/2 fresh. She was busting to win before the spell and owns an easy trial win from Murray Bridge. She will use the low barrier and has decent claims. QUIK RHAPID (1) was in the money two starts back at Bordertown but was unable to repeat the effort at Mt Gambier when he jumped slowly and was caught wide. Peaks today and won't know himself dropping back from 68s to a 56. He races forward, and the 7lbs claim brings him right into it. SUNBURNT (8) is fourth-up and has been freshened 40 days. She's been within range at Warrnambool her last two and has the blinkers applied for the first time. The inside gate should advantage and she also deserves plenty of consideration.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm56 September 1 over 6f, 10 len behind Count Of Anjou carrying 133lbs at $8. Previously first up, second of 11 at Werribee 0 - 58 April 12 over 5 ½f, 1.75 len behind Croatian Art with 121lbs at $9.50. Winning claims if the money comes. 1st Pick 3 Zousinger Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Shane Nichols & Hayden Black J: Non Runner T: Shane Nichols & Hayden Black	93	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm56 September 1 over 6f, 10 len behind Count Of Anjou carrying 133lbs at $8. Previously first up, second of 11 at Werribee 0 - 58 April 12 over 5 ½f, 1.75 len behind Croatian Art with 121lbs at $9.50. Winning claims if the money comes.
10	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Mildura 0 - 58 August 9 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Revolution Belle with 125lbs at $2.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 2 len Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw April 6 over 5 ½f defeating Star Gladiator carrying 121lbs at $2.35. Expecting a strong run fresh. 2nd Pick 10 Smashing Action Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Justin Pickering J: Non Runner T: Justin Pickering	77	-	-	-	40%	6/4
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Mildura 0 - 58 August 9 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Revolution Belle with 125lbs at $2.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 2 len Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw April 6 over 5 ½f defeating Star Gladiator carrying 121lbs at $2.35. Expecting a strong run fresh.
1	Last start second last of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm68 on November 28 over 6f, 7 len behind Hedonist carrying 129lbs at $15. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Bordertown Bm68 on November 14 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Vexatious Dancer with 129lbs at $12. Chance to return to form. 3rd Pick 1 Quik Rhapid Jockey: Jade Smith Trainer: Jamie Opperman J: Jade Smith T: Jamie Opperman	156	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Last start second last of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm68 on November 28 over 6f, 7 len behind Hedonist carrying 129lbs at $15. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Bordertown Bm68 on November 14 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Vexatious Dancer with 129lbs at $12. Chance to return to form.

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