AU - Balaklava - Race 2

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

5.2f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 3

17.2K

VIEW

Verdict

MEAN MAZZLE (4) has the strongest exposed profile after placing two starts back at Morphettville and then finishing fifth there in Saturday company when near the top of betting. He is third-up, has placed at this distance and track, and the easier meeting level gives him a good chance to break through. DASHING RED STAR (1) is the main danger if the first-time blinkers sharpen him, as his debut third at Gawler reads well and last start at this track was tougher after he was forced wide and raced wide throughout. BAILAR (12) brings no race experience but has won a Murray Bridge trial, draws barrier 2 and gets Jason Holder, the top-ranked jockey for wins at this track. SOCIAL DANCER (9) has a long maiden record, yet five placings from ten tries around this distance and a 7lbs claim keep her in the place mix if she improves second-up.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Comes back from Saturday company after finishing fifth at Morphettville, beaten five and a half lengths, when he jumped awkwardly and did not finish off after settling behind the leaders. The run prior was a sound third there from well back despite interference in the straight. Drawn well and looks the one to beat. 1st Pick 4 Mean Mazzle Jockey: Teagan Voorham Trainer: Dan Shepherd J: Teagan Voorham T: Dan Shepherd	128	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Comes back from Saturday company after finishing fifth at Morphettville, beaten five and a half lengths, when he jumped awkwardly and did not finish off after settling behind the leaders. The run prior was a sound third there from well back despite interference in the straight. Drawn well and looks the one to beat.
1	Had excuses at this track last start when forced wide on jumping and then left wide throughout before finishing seventh, beaten just under nine lengths, after being near the top of an open market. His debut third at Gawler, beaten two and a half lengths after beginning slowly, gives him a better form reference. First-time blinkers and race fitness make him a strong winning threat. 2nd Pick 1 Dashing Red Star Jockey: Tala Hutchinson Trainer: Chris Harrison J: Tala Hutchinson T: Chris Harrison	126	-	-	-	5%	20/1
Analysis Had excuses at this track last start when forced wide on jumping and then left wide throughout before finishing seventh, beaten just under nine lengths, after being near the top of an open market. His debut third at Gawler, beaten two and a half lengths after beginning slowly, gives him a better form reference. First-time blinkers and race fitness make him a strong winning threat.
12	Debuts with a stronger trial profile than most of the newcomers, having won a Murray Bdge trial after earlier trial efforts at Morphettville Parks and Morphettville. Barrier 2 gives her a favourable starting point, and Jason Holder is the top-ranked jockey for wins at this track. Debut risk is there, but the profile is strong. 3rd Pick 12 Bailar Jockey: Jason Holder Trainer: Peter & Belinda Blanch J: Jason Holder T: Peter & Belinda Blanch	75	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Debuts with a stronger trial profile than most of the newcomers, having won a Murray Bdge trial after earlier trial efforts at Morphettville Parks and Morphettville. Barrier 2 gives her a favourable starting point, and Jason Holder is the top-ranked jockey for wins at this track. Debut risk is there, but the profile is strong.

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