AU - Sale - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

24.5K

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Verdict

KEEP IT REAL (2) broke through for a smart maiden win when last seen at Geelong, getting the upper hand by a head as favourite having just found one better in three previous attempts. He's got race fitness on his side and can go on with it now. BOLD BORDEAUX (1) resumes for his second campaign. He won narrowly on debut when well backed at Kyneton, close up in a handy race in town next time. He can return and take catching. FLOWERDALE (4) resumes. She did some nice things in her maiden campaign when getting over a touch further but has the ability to sprint well fresh. BOHEMIAN ANGEL (6) made nice improvement second up at Pakenham and any further upside sees her go close. PURE SILK (5) is racing well and in the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Third-up today. First-up made ground from midfield, 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 8 over 5 ½f, 2.75 len behind Yes Yoshi with 128lbs at $2.50. Last start favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a head at Geelong Mdn-Sw January 26 over 5 ¾f defeating Incontestable with 128lbs at $2.20. Found winning form and can go on with it. 1st Pick 2 Keep It Real Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman J: Lachlan Neindorf T: Anthony & Sam Freedman	173	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up made ground from midfield, 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 8 over 5 ½f, 2.75 len behind Yes Yoshi with 128lbs at $2.50. Last start favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a head at Geelong Mdn-Sw January 26 over 5 ¾f defeating Incontestable with 128lbs at $2.20. Found winning form and can go on with it.
1	Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 December 10 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Lady Verity carrying 126lbs at $7.50. At his first start won by neck Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw November 18 over 6f defeating Angel In Black with 128lbs at $2.45. Speedy type who has the ability to take this out. 2nd Pick 1 Bold Bordeaux Jockey: Damian Lane Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Damian Lane T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	112	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 December 10 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Lady Verity carrying 126lbs at $7.50. At his first start won by neck Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw November 18 over 6f defeating Angel In Black with 128lbs at $2.45. Speedy type who has the ability to take this out.
4	Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Geelong 0 - 64 August 22 over 7 ½f, 0.7 len behind Meh Keffi carrying 127lbs at $3.50. On debut fourth of 10 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw June 10 over 6f, soft track, 1.2 len behind Quoin with 123lbs at $6.50. Handy mare who can run well. 3rd Pick 4 Flowerdale Jockey: Ben Allen Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Ben Allen T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	145	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Geelong 0 - 64 August 22 over 7 ½f, 0.7 len behind Meh Keffi carrying 127lbs at $3.50. On debut fourth of 10 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw June 10 over 6f, soft track, 1.2 len behind Quoin with 123lbs at $6.50. Handy mare who can run well.

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