AU - Balaklava - Race 6

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

Modest race so looking towards the top of the page here. ASTRODEAN (4) has had one run back from a break and might be ready to win. He's drawn well and Jason Holder sticks. SMOKIN' EYES (5) is another that is second-up and will appreciate the rise to 7f. MAPLEWAY (1) never got into the race first-up. This looks a more suitable assignment and, from a nice draw with Rochelle Milnes in the saddle, he can settle closer. ENLIST (2) is a seven-time winner that has placed in three of his five starts at this track. He's got the form on the board and looks a top-three chance, while MY CRACKLING (6) is another place chance on his best form.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 14 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on September 28 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Big Mav with 129lbs at $7.50. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Oakbank 0-62 on April 21 over 7f, on a slow track, 11 len behind Tupoleu carrying 128lbs at $41. Ticks plenty of boxes and can win this. 1st Pick 4 Astrodean Jockey: Jason Holder Trainer: Byron Cozamanis J: Jason Holder T: Byron Cozamanis	115	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 14 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on September 28 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Big Mav with 129lbs at $7.50. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Oakbank 0-62 on April 21 over 7f, on a slow track, 11 len behind Tupoleu carrying 128lbs at $41. Ticks plenty of boxes and can win this.
5	Second-up. First-up after four months 8th of 11 at this track Bm56 on October 1 over 5 ¼f, 4 len behind Lastar carrying 129lbs at $12. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Clare 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 5 ½f, 0.8 len behind So Immaculate with 120lbs at $12. Expect plenty of improvement to come here. 2nd Pick 5 Smokin' Eyes Jockey: Kayla Crowther Trainer: Peter & Belinda Blanch J: Kayla Crowther T: Peter & Belinda Blanch	126	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months 8th of 11 at this track Bm56 on October 1 over 5 ¼f, 4 len behind Lastar carrying 129lbs at $12. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Clare 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 5 ½f, 0.8 len behind So Immaculate with 120lbs at $12. Expect plenty of improvement to come here.
1	Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 11 at Morphettville Cg&E 0-62 on October 4 over 6f, 5 len behind Hypernova with 127lbs at $71. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw April 30 over 7f defeating Zippity Doodah with 122lbs at $8.50. Fitter and open to improvement. 3rd Pick 1 Mapleway Jockey: Rochelle Milnes Trainer: Alexander Justice J: Rochelle Milnes T: Alexander Justice	110	-	-	-	6%	18/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 11 at Morphettville Cg&E 0-62 on October 4 over 6f, 5 len behind Hypernova with 127lbs at $71. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw April 30 over 7f defeating Zippity Doodah with 122lbs at $8.50. Fitter and open to improvement.

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