AU - Balaklava - Race 1

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

17.9K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

THE OBVIOUS CHILD (4) got going too late on debut when finishing runner-up as the favourite by half a length at Murray Bridge 2 weeks ago. The extra 1f is ideal, and he is the one to beat for us. Follow your money. IMAGE ARTIST (3) showed talent as a juvenile, and after winning fresh up, she was close to that form 4 days ago at Morphettville, when finishing third. If she backs up, then she will definitely be a winning chance. LEADING RIDE (5) fought on gamely to hold third on debut in the same race as the top pick. He is bred to improve with more time, and the extra 1f will also suit him. Each-way claims. SIDEBAR (1) led all the way to beat the top pick and will carry the same weight this time. There is no reason why he can't repeat the dose if he sees out 7f. TIKKAMOS (2) finished a solid third fresh up in weekend company at Morphettville 18 days ago, and he has since been gelded. He steps up from 5 ½f to 7f and can take this out.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Was well-supported at debut, 2nd in a small field in a 3yo Bm66 at Murray Bridge on September 2 over 6f, slow going 0.6 len behind Sidebar with 129lbs at $2.50. Will be better for that experience and looks very tough to beat. 1st Pick 4 The Obvious Child Jockey: Tala Hutchinson Trainer: Dan Clarken & Oopy Macgillivray J: Tala Hutchinson T: Dan Clarken & Oopy Macgillivray	184	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, 2nd in a small field in a 3yo Bm66 at Murray Bridge on September 2 over 6f, slow going 0.6 len behind Sidebar with 129lbs at $2.50. Will be better for that experience and looks very tough to beat.
3	Most recently 3rd of 12 in a 3yo Bm64 at Morphettville on September 12 over 5 ½f, 4.5 len behind Barghest carrying 126lbs at $21. The start before that ran second last in a small field in a 3yo Bm66 at Morphettville Parks on August 22 over 6 ¼f, slow going 9 len behind Pretty Baby with 122lbs at $15. Worth following up. 2nd Pick 3 Image Artist Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Patrick Caboche J: Non Runner T: Patrick Caboche	219	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Most recently 3rd of 12 in a 3yo Bm64 at Morphettville on September 12 over 5 ½f, 4.5 len behind Barghest carrying 126lbs at $21. The start before that ran second last in a small field in a 3yo Bm66 at Morphettville Parks on August 22 over 6 ¼f, slow going 9 len behind Pretty Baby with 122lbs at $15. Worth following up.
5	Was well in the market at debut, 3rd in a small field in a 3yo Bm66 at Murray Bridge on September 2 over 6f, slow going 0.9 len behind Sidebar with 132lbs at $4.60. Great chance to get off the mark. 3rd Pick 5 Leading Ride Jockey: Jackson Murphy Trainer: Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor J: Jackson Murphy T: Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor	118	-	-	-	56%	4/5
Analysis Was well in the market at debut, 3rd in a small field in a 3yo Bm66 at Murray Bridge on September 2 over 6f, slow going 0.9 len behind Sidebar with 132lbs at $4.60. Great chance to get off the mark.

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