AU - Balaklava - Race 3

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

6.5f

Class 1

Turf

GOOD 3

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Verdict

GRAND MILLESIME (5) gets the nod after breaking through at Murray Bridge, where she beat Ludina by a head in a Mdn despite covering ground and being tightened early. She was second at Halidon the start prior and her good track record gives the win further substance, while Jason Holder is a strong booking at this venue. FOUR ON THE FLOOR (1) is the main danger dropping out of Saturday company after a G BM64 sixth at Morphettville behind Artistic Genius, and his Gawler third two back reads well for this. MAPLEWAY (8) is more a place profile, but his first-up Gawler run was only just over two lengths away and the winning rider returns with a 3lbs claim. HAMPTON BELLE (7) improved to fourth at Mildura last week and is fitter third-up with weight relief. Can feature.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Comes off a deserved Murray Bdge Mdn win, beating Ludina by a head after covering ground and overcoming some early tightening. That followed a Halidon second in an FM Mdn, so her form has been trending the right way. Drawn out, but she looks the horse to beat. 1st Pick 5 Grand Millesime Jockey: Jason Holder Trainer: Paula Trenwith J: Jason Holder T: Paula Trenwith	168	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Comes off a deserved Murray Bdge Mdn win, beating Ludina by a head after covering ground and overcoming some early tightening. That followed a Halidon second in an FM Mdn, so her form has been trending the right way. Drawn out, but she looks the horse to beat.
1	Drops out of Saturday company after finishing sixth in a G BM64 at Morphettville, beaten just over six lengths by Artistic Genius after racing prominently and still picking up into the straight. His Gawler third the start prior, beaten just under two lengths by Silvaloa, was a sound reference. The 6 ½f record is the query, but he rates strongly. 2nd Pick 1 Four On The Floor Jockey: Ben Price Trainer: Gary Boyce J: Ben Price T: Gary Boyce	150	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Drops out of Saturday company after finishing sixth in a G BM64 at Morphettville, beaten just over six lengths by Artistic Genius after racing prominently and still picking up into the straight. His Gawler third the start prior, beaten just under two lengths by Silvaloa, was a sound reference. The 6 ½f record is the query, but he rates strongly.
8	Resumed with a seventh at Gawler, beaten just over two lengths, after looming at the turn but failing to finish it off. That leaves a winning query, especially given he is unplaced from seven starts in the past 12 months. The positive is Felicity Atkinson, who has won on him before, claiming 3lbs. More place than win at this stage. 3rd Pick 8 Mapleway Jockey: Felicity Atkinson Trainer: Alexander Justice J: Felicity Atkinson T: Alexander Justice	78	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Resumed with a seventh at Gawler, beaten just over two lengths, after looming at the turn but failing to finish it off. That leaves a winning query, especially given he is unplaced from seven starts in the past 12 months. The positive is Felicity Atkinson, who has won on him before, claiming 3lbs. More place than win at this stage.

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