AU - Bordertown - Race 2

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 7

13.5K

VIEW

Verdict

AMICAL (1) finished fourth when just tiring late fresh last start over 6f at Balaklava. Fitter and capable of taking this out. SETTLE PETAL (11) returns or the Pickering camp after showing good signs on debut last time in at Balaklava. Looks to have come on nicely during the break and can make an immediate impact. Big threat. CADIA VALLEY (2) is on debut. By Street Boss and comes from the David Jolly & Justin Potter stable. Has been seen at any public work in readiness but a positive move in betting has to be respected. MR VEXATIOUS (4) will find this a little easier than last time and can turn in a stronger showing third-up. Not forgetting. TAGALONG MISS (12) returns and looks to have come on nicely during the break assessing her lead-up work. Not to be take lightly.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Second-up. First start didn't finish the race at Gawler 3yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw October 6 over 6f. Went for a spell before returning 4th of 14 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Sahha Sweetie carrying 122lbs at $3.90. Rates highly and is among the leading hopes. 1st Pick 1 Amical Jockey: Ryan Hurdle Trainer: Ron Daniel & Trish Stanbury J: Ryan Hurdle T: Ron Daniel & Trish Stanbury	122	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Second-up. First start didn't finish the race at Gawler 3yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw October 6 over 6f. Went for a spell before returning 4th of 14 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Sahha Sweetie carrying 122lbs at $3.90. Rates highly and is among the leading hopes.
11	Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw March 11 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Dashing Double carrying 121lbs at $8. On debut second of 11 at Balaklava 3yo Mdn-Sw February 22 over 5 ¼f, 1.0 len behind Elegant Lilly with 122lbs at $10. Looks all set for a positive return. 2nd Pick 11 Settle Petal Jockey: Alana Kelly Trainer: Justin Pickering J: Alana Kelly T: Justin Pickering	99	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw March 11 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Dashing Double carrying 121lbs at $8. On debut second of 11 at Balaklava 3yo Mdn-Sw February 22 over 5 ¼f, 1.0 len behind Elegant Lilly with 122lbs at $10. Looks all set for a positive return.
2	Three-year-old gelding (Street Boss - Lerina Gold) making his debut. Not seen publicly in trials. Market to prove the best guide. 3rd Pick 2 Cadia Valley Jockey: Todd Pannell Trainer: David Jolly & Justin Potter J: Todd Pannell T: David Jolly & Justin Potter	76	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Three-year-old gelding (Street Boss - Lerina Gold) making his debut. Not seen publicly in trials. Market to prove the best guide.

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