AU - Balaklava - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

5.2f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

17.6K

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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.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track 0-56 on March 4 over 6f, slow going long-neck behind Artissi with 132lbs at $3.80. The start before that 3rd of 13 at Morphettville Parks 0-62 on February 14 over 5f, 2.75 len behind Over Yonder with 126lbs at $7. Rates highly and can break through. 1st Pick 2 Eclair Vitality Jockey: Jason Holder Trainer: David Aldridge J: Jason Holder T: David Aldridge	167	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track 0-56 on March 4 over 6f, slow going long-neck behind Artissi with 132lbs at $3.80. The start before that 3rd of 13 at Morphettville Parks 0-62 on February 14 over 5f, 2.75 len behind Over Yonder with 126lbs at $7. Rates highly and can break through.
3	Last start ran last of 11 at Morphettville Bm64 on February 21 over 5 ¼f, 6 len behind Invertational with 116lbs at $17. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Murray Bridge 4yo+ Bm56 on February 4 over 5f, 0.7 len behind Bangholme carrying 129lbs at $9. Prepared to forget last start. 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
Analysis Last start ran last of 11 at Morphettville Bm64 on February 21 over 5 ¼f, 6 len behind Invertational with 116lbs at $17. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Murray Bridge 4yo+ Bm56 on February 4 over 5f, 0.7 len behind Bangholme carrying 129lbs at $9. Prepared to forget last start.
1	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Gawler Cl2 January 3 over 5 ½f, 2.25 len behind Blanc Visage with 121lbs at $7. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw September 17 over 5f defeating Good Expectations carrying 128lbs at $2.45. Great chance. 3rd Pick 1 Capitalex Jockey: Jemma Gutte Trainer: Jyi Lukey J: Jemma Gutte T: Jyi Lukey	108	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Gawler Cl2 January 3 over 5 ½f, 2.25 len behind Blanc Visage with 121lbs at $7. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw September 17 over 5f defeating Good Expectations carrying 128lbs at $2.45. Great chance.

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