AU - Sale - Race 7

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

8.6f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

24.5K

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Verdict

HOUDINI (2) should be peaking third up. Two runs back have been rock solid, good to the line in a strongly run affair at Geelong fresh, again trying hard in a good race at Sandown Hillside last time. He rates highly and can get the job done. TWO SIGMA (5) stepped up to 1m last time at Sandown Hillside and won well with the light weight. Up in trip can suit again and she should be able to go on with it. FLAG FLYER (1) is in great form this time in, winning 2 from 4. He's up in weight off a last start victory at Moe but can go on with it. ZAAFFAIR STEAL (7) broke through for a rare win last time at Cranbourne and has to be respected off the back of it. LANE CHANGER (8) should be ready to peak third up and can improve.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 13 at Geelong Bm62 on January 14 over 7 ½f, 2.5 len behind Lario carrying 132lbs at $6.50. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on February 4 over 1m, 1.2 len behind Figlio D'argento carrying 128lbs at $6.50. Fitter now and making headway. Ready to peak now, go close. 1st Pick 2 Houdini Jockey: Jamie Mott Trainer: Gavin Bedggood J: Jamie Mott T: Gavin Bedggood	119	-	-	-	50%	1/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 13 at Geelong Bm62 on January 14 over 7 ½f, 2.5 len behind Lario carrying 132lbs at $6.50. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on February 4 over 1m, 1.2 len behind Figlio D'argento carrying 128lbs at $6.50. Fitter now and making headway. Ready to peak now, go close.
5	Racing well recently. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.3 len at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 January 28 over 1m defeating Indian Jewel carrying 116lbs at $6. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Geelong F&M Bm62 on January 20 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Legacy Rose with 126lbs at $2.60. Can make it a double. 2nd Pick 5 Two Sigma Jockey: Luke Cartwright Trainer: Reece Goodwin J: Luke Cartwright T: Reece Goodwin	145	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.3 len at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 January 28 over 1m defeating Indian Jewel carrying 116lbs at $6. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Geelong F&M Bm62 on January 20 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Legacy Rose with 126lbs at $2.60. Can make it a double.
1	Racing well recently. Last start won by a head at Moe Bm62 January 25 over 1m defeating Itsukushima carrying 129lbs at $5.50. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Pakenham Bm62 on January 9 over 1m, 0.8 len behind Taka Speed carrying 129lbs at $13. Going well and maps for every hope again. 3rd Pick 1 Flag Flyer Jockey: Jake Noonan Trainer: Greg Eurell J: Jake Noonan T: Greg Eurell	114	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start won by a head at Moe Bm62 January 25 over 1m defeating Itsukushima carrying 129lbs at $5.50. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Pakenham Bm62 on January 9 over 1m, 0.8 len behind Taka Speed carrying 129lbs at $13. Going well and maps for every hope again.

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