AU - Balaklava - Race 2

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

17.9K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

EMPIRE RULER (1) has fought hard each time to finish third in both of his starts back from a spell, and he should cope with the 7-day back-up for this peak run. He may be looking for further, but King Callow sticks with him, and so do we. SKY DEEL (2) did nothing fresh up from his new stable but needed the run over a trip that was well short of his best. He drops in class, has the winkers on for the first time, and over 1m, he can finish a whole lot closer. Keep safe. LARGS LEGACY (4) has been a very consistent mare and looks to have started this prep off in the same manner as her last when finishing third fresh up at Murray Bridge. She has the pole position and can take this out. LAST WEEKS PAY (5) set the pace off a wide gate last start, and only folded up late, finishing fourth. Similar tactics from a kinder draw on this track would make her very hard to peg back. PRETTY MORSEL (6) has been brave in defeat in her last couple of starts and is overdue to pick up a win.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 8 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Strathalbyn on August 19 over 6 ¾f, slow going 2.25 len behind Winning All Round with 128lbs at $10. Second run from a spell sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on September 9 over 1m, slow going 2 len behind Or Am I carrying 128lbs at $3.50. Racing well and looks perfectly placed to take this out. 1st Pick 1 Empire Ruler Jockey: Noel Callow Trainer: Luke O'connor J: Noel Callow T: Luke O'connor	146	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 8 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Strathalbyn on August 19 over 6 ¾f, slow going 2.25 len behind Winning All Round with 128lbs at $10. Second run from a spell sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on September 9 over 1m, slow going 2 len behind Or Am I carrying 128lbs at $3.50. Racing well and looks perfectly placed to take this out.
2	Last start ran second last of 11 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Morphettville Parks on August 22 over 6 ¼f, slow going 18 len behind Torpedoes carrying 121lbs at $26. The run before that ran second last in a small field in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Cranbourne on June 21 over 1m, on rain affected going, 2 len behind Reel Deadly with 128lbs at $10. Senior rider Teagan Voorham has been engaged to replace a claiming apprentice. 2nd Pick 2 Sky Deel Jockey: Teagan Voorham Trainer: Sandie Brennan J: Teagan Voorham T: Sandie Brennan	114	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Last start ran second last of 11 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Morphettville Parks on August 22 over 6 ¼f, slow going 18 len behind Torpedoes carrying 121lbs at $26. The run before that ran second last in a small field in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Cranbourne on June 21 over 1m, on rain affected going, 2 len behind Reel Deadly with 128lbs at $10. Senior rider Teagan Voorham has been engaged to replace a claiming apprentice.
4	Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 11 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on September 2 over 7f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Mahaler carrying 123lbs at $6.50. Previously second-up 4th of 12 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Naracoorte on December 28 over 7f, 6 len behind Hell Of A Gent carrying 120lbs at $8. Top 4 hope again. 3rd Pick 4 Largs Legacy Jockey: Jackson Murphy Trainer: Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor J: Jackson Murphy T: Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor	195	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 11 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on September 2 over 7f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Mahaler carrying 123lbs at $6.50. Previously second-up 4th of 12 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Naracoorte on December 28 over 7f, 6 len behind Hell Of A Gent carrying 120lbs at $8. Top 4 hope again.

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