AU - Bordertown - Race 1

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

7.7f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 7

14.1K

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Verdict

Pretty moderate maiden where IAMTHEDEVILSELBOW (4) will find this easier than the provincial's last time. Has shown enough to go close in this line-up. GRADIVUS (6) is a Victorian who was safely held over 6f fresh and looks suited by the extra ground. Fitter and has upside having started only twice. HASTA LA SILVER (3) is also a two-start maiden and ran a much better race at second outing on heavy ground at Naracoorte. Likely improver who can get off the mark this time. KARMA QUEEN (7) has had quite a few chances but shows some ability and kept coming last time on the dirt at Port Augusta. Has the claim and looks a leading chance. CAESOUR'S TOMB (2) wasn't far away at the provincials last time and rates well on that run.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Most recently 7th of 9 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Strathalbyn on August 30 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Expecto Patronum carrying 125lbs at $31. The run before that 9th of 11 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on August 12 over 1m, on rain affected going, 11 len behind Terminal Shock with 125lbs at $10. This easier and expecting a much better run. 1st Pick 4 Iamthedevilselbow Jockey: Will Price Trainer: Kristi Evans J: Will Price T: Kristi Evans	92	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Most recently 7th of 9 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Strathalbyn on August 30 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Expecto Patronum carrying 125lbs at $31. The run before that 9th of 11 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on August 12 over 1m, on rain affected going, 11 len behind Terminal Shock with 125lbs at $10. This easier and expecting a much better run.
6	Second-up. First start ran second last in a small field in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Geelong on April 10 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 7 len behind Aragog with 128lbs at $10. Returned from break eased back early on 9th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Warracknabeal on August 29 over 6f, 5 len behind Oceanella carrying 126lbs at $26. Fitter and looks to have plenty of improvement to come. 2nd Pick 6 Gradivus Jockey: Harry Grace Trainer: Andrew Bobbin J: Harry Grace T: Andrew Bobbin	83	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Second-up. First start ran second last in a small field in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Geelong on April 10 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 7 len behind Aragog with 128lbs at $10. Returned from break eased back early on 9th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Warracknabeal on August 29 over 6f, 5 len behind Oceanella carrying 126lbs at $26. Fitter and looks to have plenty of improvement to come.
3	Raced two times to date. At debut, ran last of 10 in a 2yo+ Mdn-Sw at Naracoorte on July 24 over 5 ½f, on a wet track, 32 len behind Lots Of Torque carrying 127lbs at $8. Last start eased back early on 5th of 8 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Naracoorte on August 28 over 7f, on heavy track, 3.5 len behind Okeah with 128lbs at $31. Likely improver who can get off the mark this time. 3rd Pick 3 Hasta La Silver Jockey: Campbell Rawiller Trainer: Sue Murphy J: Campbell Rawiller T: Sue Murphy	78	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Raced two times to date. At debut, ran last of 10 in a 2yo+ Mdn-Sw at Naracoorte on July 24 over 5 ½f, on a wet track, 32 len behind Lots Of Torque carrying 127lbs at $8. Last start eased back early on 5th of 8 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Naracoorte on August 28 over 7f, on heavy track, 3.5 len behind Okeah with 128lbs at $31. Likely improver who can get off the mark this time.

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