AU - Horsham - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

5.5f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

24.2K

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Verdict

WHAT A RIPPER (9) ran below expectations last time at Bendigo, finishing tenth and beaten 9 lengths starting at $6.50. That was a stronger race than this and his two runs prior read well. Can bounce back. NORDIC STRIKE (1) started favourite last time out over 5f at Warrnambool but found a couple better, making it five minor placings from seven starts this campaign. Overdue for a win and he is a real danger. BAZZAR (2) resumes from a spell of three months. Has filled a minor placing at each of his three first-up runs and can continue to progress for the Meech/Dabernig combination. MARILYN'S EDGE (6) is racing quite well, a winner two back at Moe then close up at Mildura. Right in the mix again. EDGES DIAMOND (5) can be hitting the line.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	At the latest run sat on the pace before fading to run last of 10 in a Bm62 at Bendigo on October 4 over 7f, slow going 9 len behind Zourain carrying 128lbs at $6.50. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 12 in a Bm62 at Ballarat on September 18 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Ole Royale with 128lbs at $3.80. Can do much better here. 1st Pick 9 What A Ripper Jockey: Harry Coffey Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Harry Coffey T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	159	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis At the latest run sat on the pace before fading to run last of 10 in a Bm62 at Bendigo on October 4 over 7f, slow going 9 len behind Zourain carrying 128lbs at $6.50. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 12 in a Bm62 at Ballarat on September 18 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Ole Royale with 128lbs at $3.80. Can do much better here.
1	Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 7 in a Bm62 at Warrnambool on October 1 over 5f, on rain affected going, 6 len behind Romantic Miss carrying 132lbs at $3.40. The race before that made ground from midfield, 2nd of 7 in a Bm62 at Geelong on August 28 over 5 ¾f, slow going 1.0 len behind Immortal Triumph carrying 132lbs at $4.60. Well placed. Going well enough to challenge. 2nd Pick 1 Nordic Strike Jockey: Zac Moore Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Zac Moore T: Ciaron Maher	110	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 7 in a Bm62 at Warrnambool on October 1 over 5f, on rain affected going, 6 len behind Romantic Miss carrying 132lbs at $3.40. The race before that made ground from midfield, 2nd of 7 in a Bm62 at Geelong on August 28 over 5 ¾f, slow going 1.0 len behind Immortal Triumph carrying 132lbs at $4.60. Well placed. Going well enough to challenge.
2	Is first-up after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Warrnambool Bm62 July 23 over 5 ½f, on heavy track, 9 len behind Queen Christine carrying 132lbs at $9.50. First up last campaign third of 10 at Ballarat 0 - 62 June 12 over 5 ½f, on heavy track, 2.25 len behind In And Out with 132lbs at $4.40. Looks all set for a bright return. 3rd Pick 2 Bazzar Jockey: Linda Meech Trainer: Tom Dabernig J: Linda Meech T: Tom Dabernig	105	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Is first-up after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Warrnambool Bm62 July 23 over 5 ½f, on heavy track, 9 len behind Queen Christine carrying 132lbs at $9.50. First up last campaign third of 10 at Ballarat 0 - 62 June 12 over 5 ½f, on heavy track, 2.25 len behind In And Out with 132lbs at $4.40. Looks all set for a bright return.

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