AU - Horsham - Race 8

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

8.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

24.2K

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Verdict

SURFY PETE (10) wasn't far away last time out, finishing third over 1m at Ballarat to continue a good run of form. Slight rise in trip won't hurt and he should take beating. WEATHER DELAY (5) was safely held when 15th last time out over 1 ?m at Morphettville, beaten 12 lengths but was solid winning prior and can turn things around quickly. STATE OF AFFAIRS (9) got home well at Tatura when last seen to grab fourth and should be fitter second up. KILNA (2) is a six-year-old gelding who is having his first run for the Paul Preusker barn. Off a long break so watch the betting for the sharp yard.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 11 in a Bm66 at Ballarat on October 9 over 1m, 0.9 len behind Big Rooster carrying 126lbs at $17. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 in a Bm62 at Swan Hill on September 22 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Sound Of Jura carrying 130lbs at $12. Should take beating. 1st Pick 10 Surfy Pete Jockey: Linda Meech Trainer: Paul Preusker J: Linda Meech T: Paul Preusker	125	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 11 in a Bm66 at Ballarat on October 9 over 1m, 0.9 len behind Big Rooster carrying 126lbs at $17. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 in a Bm62 at Swan Hill on September 22 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Sound Of Jura carrying 130lbs at $12. Should take beating.
5	Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 16 in a Bm64 at Morphettville on September 12 over 1m, 12 len behind Talisay carrying 131lbs at $9.50. The run before that won by 1.75 len in a Bm56 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 18 over 7 ½f defeating Isdell carrying 136lbs at $6. Can give cheek from out wide. 2nd Pick 5 Weather Delay Jockey: Ryan Hurdle Trainer: Robert Hickmott J: Ryan Hurdle T: Robert Hickmott	115	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 16 in a Bm64 at Morphettville on September 12 over 1m, 12 len behind Talisay carrying 131lbs at $9.50. The run before that won by 1.75 len in a Bm56 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 18 over 7 ½f defeating Isdell carrying 136lbs at $6. Can give cheek from out wide.
9	Second run back. First-up after 16 months came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 9 in a Cl1 at Tatura on September 29 over 7 ¼f, 2.5 len behind Mayeki carrying 130lbs at $11. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Hawkesbury on March 18 2025 over 1m, 5 len behind Polymnia with 127lbs at $41. Fitter and should go well. 3rd Pick 9 State Of Affairs Jockey: John Allen Trainer: Lisa Whelan J: John Allen T: Lisa Whelan	87	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after 16 months came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 9 in a Cl1 at Tatura on September 29 over 7 ¼f, 2.5 len behind Mayeki carrying 130lbs at $11. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Hawkesbury on March 18 2025 over 1m, 5 len behind Polymnia with 127lbs at $41. Fitter and should go well.

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Synthetic Surface

A racing surface comprised of silica sand and fibers, such as recycled carpet or spandex. The mixture is then sealed with wax.

Filly

A female horse that is four years of age or under.

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A hood worn on a horse’s head to limit side vision, which can improve concentration. Blinkers are added or removed to relax a horse or give it more focus.