AU - Balaklava - Race 4

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

DASHING DOUBLE (6) returns and makes his stable debut for the Bain & Taylor partnership. Found the maiden win elusive back in NSW but it certainly wasn't without trying and showed plenty of promise. Readied with a trial and gets a key booking in Pannell from a good gate. Can hit the ground running. SETTLE PETAL (12) drifted back early here on debut last start then worked home strongly to finish a length away in second. Is sure to have come on from that but is drawn wide again. Watch for her charging late. MAYSOONFLY (10) comes through the same race, only finishing a further neck away. Building nicely and has a map edge over the top pick. Have to take seriously. ELITE THUNDER (1) was a flashing light fresh but then again left himself with too much to do last time at Strathalbyn. Blinkers go on to hopefully sharpen him up. If Toeroek can utilise the low draw, he's a major threat.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Nowra Mdn-Sw December 31 over 1m, 1.0 len behind Sir Tua with 127lbs at $5.50. On debut third of 9 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Mdn-Sw July 20 over 5 ½f, 2 len behind Cheeky Smirk carrying 125lbs at $21. Anticipating him to hit the ground running for the new stable. 1st Pick 6 Dashing Double Jockey: Jackson Murphy Trainer: Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor J: Jackson Murphy T: Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor	159	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Nowra Mdn-Sw December 31 over 1m, 1.0 len behind Sir Tua with 127lbs at $5.50. On debut third of 9 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Mdn-Sw July 20 over 5 ½f, 2 len behind Cheeky Smirk carrying 125lbs at $21. Anticipating him to hit the ground running for the new stable.
12	At debut, took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 5 ¼f, 1.0 len behind Elegant Lilly carrying 122lbs at $10. Will be launching late again. 2nd Pick 12 Settle Petal Jockey: Will Price Trainer: Justin Pickering J: Will Price T: Justin Pickering	161	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis At debut, took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 5 ¼f, 1.0 len behind Elegant Lilly carrying 122lbs at $10. Will be launching late again.
10	Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th of 8 at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 5 ½f, 4 len behind Gazz with 123lbs at $7.50. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 5 ¼f, 1.4 len behind Elegant Lilly with 122lbs at $7. Plenty of scope for improvement and is right in the mix. 3rd Pick 10 Maysoonfly Jockey: Taylor Johnstone Trainer: Andrew Gluyas J: Taylor Johnstone T: Andrew Gluyas	120	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th of 8 at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 5 ½f, 4 len behind Gazz with 123lbs at $7.50. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 5 ¼f, 1.4 len behind Elegant Lilly with 122lbs at $7. Plenty of scope for improvement and is right in the mix.

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