AU - Balaklava - Race 5

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

17.9K

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Verdict

SIR PANAMA (1) doesn't win out of turn but is rarely too far away from the action. Drops back to a trip he relishes here and gets in well at the weights with the 7lbs claimer engaged. Big chance to land the winning blow this time. ROBERT THE PUSS (3) has mixed his form this prep but boasts strong peaks. Drawn sticky on the quick back-up but if he brings his A-game he will be in the finish. SACRED CHORD (11) hasn't won for a long time but does possess a handy turn of foot on his day. Watch for him running on. CANNY DEFENSE (2) got too far back from a wide draw last time at Echuca but had been offering more prior. Draws well and is one to keep safe in the placings.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Port Augusta 0-56 on May 8 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Peerless Lad carrying 132lbs at $2.25. The run before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 15 at Gawler 0-56 on April 24 over 7 ½f, 3.5 len behind Causeweluvadelaide with 132lbs at $5.50. Terrific chance to find winning form. 1st Pick 1 Sir Panama Jockey: Alyssa Webb Trainer: Chris Harrison J: Alyssa Webb T: Chris Harrison	106	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Port Augusta 0-56 on May 8 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Peerless Lad carrying 132lbs at $2.25. The run before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 15 at Gawler 0-56 on April 24 over 7 ½f, 3.5 len behind Causeweluvadelaide with 132lbs at $5.50. Terrific chance to find winning form.
3	Most recently got back early 5th of 9 at Gawler Bm58 on May 13 over 7 ½f, slow going 3 len behind Maxildo carrying 123lbs at $8. The race before that ran last of 13 at Murray Bridge 0-56 on April 22 over 1m, 8 len behind Head Of The Herd carrying 129lbs at $9.50. Nice effort last time. In a suitable race and is capable of taking this out. 2nd Pick 3 Robert The Puss Jockey: Andrew Stead Trainer: Kylie Schulz J: Andrew Stead T: Kylie Schulz	112	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Most recently got back early 5th of 9 at Gawler Bm58 on May 13 over 7 ½f, slow going 3 len behind Maxildo carrying 123lbs at $8. The race before that ran last of 13 at Murray Bridge 0-56 on April 22 over 1m, 8 len behind Head Of The Herd carrying 129lbs at $9.50. Nice effort last time. In a suitable race and is capable of taking this out.
11	Most recently 5th of 11 at Bordertown 0-54 on May 1 over 6f, 2.75 len behind All Shot with 125lbs at $6. The race before that 10th of 15 at Gawler 0-56 on April 24 over 7 ½f, 11 len behind Causeweluvadelaide carrying 125lbs at $13. Expected to run well. 3rd Pick 11 Sacred Chord Jockey: Harry Grace Trainer: Garret Lynch J: Harry Grace T: Garret Lynch	100	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Most recently 5th of 11 at Bordertown 0-54 on May 1 over 6f, 2.75 len behind All Shot with 125lbs at $6. The race before that 10th of 15 at Gawler 0-56 on April 24 over 7 ½f, 11 len behind Causeweluvadelaide carrying 125lbs at $13. Expected to run well.

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