AU - Balaklava - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

5.2f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

17.6K

VIEW

Verdict

ECLAIR VITALITY (2) is proving quite frustrating for supporters but looks destined to strike soon and looks to be well placed on the quick back-up. Intriguing change of tactics last start when sent forward, before fighting on bravely to just miss. Drawn well and is sure to be very competitive again. AZTEC DANCER (3) was a barnstorming winner in this grade earlier in the prep but found it a bit tough in town at the latest. Possesses a strong turn of foot on her day and if she is close enough at the turn, she will cause some headaches. CAPITALEX (1) returns and is a noted fresh performer having his first start for the Lukey team. Deserves to carry the top weight on his best form, so the 9lbs claim gets him in well. Major threat if he's presented on song, though tough to assess without a public trial. Keeping safe. ZOUTRAIL (7) ran into a smart one fresh and can improve quickly from the outing. Don't dismiss.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	3rd Pick 1 Capitalex Jockey: Jemma Gutte Trainer: Jyi Lukey J: Jemma Gutte T: Jyi Lukey	108	-	-	-	23%	7/2
2	1st Pick 2 Eclair Vitality Jockey: Jason Holder Trainer: David Aldridge J: Jason Holder T: David Aldridge	167	-	-	-	43%	11/8
3	2nd Pick 3 Aztec Dancer Jockey: Teagan Voorham Trainer: G & N Searle & B Callanan J: Teagan Voorham T: G & N Searle & B Callanan	178	-	-	-	15%	6/1
4	4 Be Brave Jockey: Alysha Warren Trainer: Matthew Seyers J: Alysha Warren T: Matthew Seyers	75	-	-	-	4%	25/1
5	5 Reine Of Nine Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Wayne Francis & Glen Kent J: Non Runner T: Wayne Francis & Glen Kent	80	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
6	6 Lightly Sparkled Jockey: Sairyn Fawke Trainer: Garret Lynch J: Sairyn Fawke T: Garret Lynch	85	-	-	-	9%	11/1
7	7 Zoutrail Jockey: Jackson Murphy Trainer: Richard & Chantelle Jolly J: Jackson Murphy T: Richard & Chantelle Jolly	92	-	-	-	13%	7/1
8	8 Lakehurst Jockey: Caitlin Tootell Trainer: Kate Halliday J: Caitlin Tootell T: Kate Halliday	88	-	-	-	10%	9/1
9	9 Utah Joe Jockey: Brooke King Trainer: Grant Kluske J: Brooke King T: Grant Kluske	77	-	-	-	6%	16/1
10	10 Crown Moshe Jockey: Tala Hutchinson Trainer: John Hickmott & Carrina Riggs J: Tala Hutchinson T: John Hickmott & Carrina Riggs	63	-	-	-	3%	33/1

Upcoming Races

Horse Racing Basic Terms

Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.

Breeder

The owner of a horse’s dam – or mother - at the time a horse is foaled.

Yielding

A rain-soaked turf condition often producing a slick or heavy course and slower finish times.