AU - Bordertown - Race 2

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

JUSTADEXTER (9) returns and looks to have come on nicely during the break, piecing together some sharp work in readiness. Was solid to the line on debut behind a handy one back in March before being spelled. Gets in well with the claim and shapes as a leading player. FIREFINCH (7) resumes and makes her stable debut. Has found the maiden win elusive but not without trying, and trialled sharply in readiness. Can finally break through. AMBUSHED (6) is another resumer who struggled to string good runs together last time in but has the peaks to give this a shake. The inside draw is a plus. GERACE (8) was good two back at Clare when nabbed late for second and is sure to give herself every chance again on speed. IN OUR HEARTS (10) is a likely improver and worth keeping safe.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 6th of 11 at Oakbank 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 5 ½f, 4 len behind Out Of Square carrying 122lbs at $101. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a bright return. 1st Pick 9 Justadexter Jockey: Sophie Potter Trainer: Ryan Hannemann J: Sophie Potter T: Ryan Hannemann	91	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 6th of 11 at Oakbank 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 5 ½f, 4 len behind Out Of Square carrying 122lbs at $101. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a bright return.
7	Resuming after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Mudgee Mdn-Sw October 4 over 5 ½f, 2.5 len behind Stolen Show carrying 123lbs at $3. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Wellington Mdn July 29 over 5 ½f, in the wet, 4.5 len behind The Git Up carrying 121lbs at $8. This is an ideal race to kick off. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign. 2nd Pick 7 Firefinch Jockey: Margaret Collett Trainer: Margaret Collett J: Margaret Collett T: Margaret Collett	65	-	-	-	7%	14/1
Analysis Resuming after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Mudgee Mdn-Sw October 4 over 5 ½f, 2.5 len behind Stolen Show carrying 123lbs at $3. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Wellington Mdn July 29 over 5 ½f, in the wet, 4.5 len behind The Git Up carrying 121lbs at $8. This is an ideal race to kick off. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.
6	Resumes. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw June 27 over 6f, soft track, 3.5 len behind Final Boy carrying 127lbs at $12. Previously first up, sixth of 13 at Horsham Mdn-Sw April 26 over 6f, soft track, 7 len behind Vores with 126lbs at $151. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work. 3rd Pick 6 Ambushed Jockey: Caitlin Tootell Trainer: Craig Stewart J: Caitlin Tootell T: Craig Stewart	61	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Resumes. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw June 27 over 6f, soft track, 3.5 len behind Final Boy carrying 127lbs at $12. Previously first up, sixth of 13 at Horsham Mdn-Sw April 26 over 6f, soft track, 7 len behind Vores with 126lbs at $151. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.

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