AU - Morphettville - Race 3

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

38.4K

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R10

R11

Verdict

THE SPRINKLER (5) is busting to break through following three strong finishes to open the prep. Peaking now and keeps Toeroek from a favourable draw. Ready. HEADPHONES (6) is ticking along beautifully without winning but this looks her best chance yet. Loves this trip and should blend into the race nicely from her draw. Watch for her charging at the business end. CIELAO (7) has been terrific this prep and is sure to give herself every chance again in front, though she's expected to have company. TAPINFORPAR (2) returned in career-best touch at Gawler when sticking her neck out at long odds. Has been kept fresh as she rises to a trip she loves. Drawn well and has to be taken seriously. ZARKANA (11) was a barnstorming winner fresh. Hasn't quite been able to replicate but has been finishing strongly. Will drift back again and be saved for the final shot at them.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Murray Bridge Bm70 on January 17 over 7f, 0.8 len behind World's My Oyster carrying 127lbs at $4.40. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Gawler 0-70 on January 3 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Tapinforpar carrying 131lbs at $4.60. Peaking now and is ready to land the winning blow. 1st Pick 5 The Sprinkler Jockey: Jake Toeroek Trainer: Richard & Chantelle Jolly J: Jake Toeroek T: Richard & Chantelle Jolly	130	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Murray Bridge Bm70 on January 17 over 7f, 0.8 len behind World's My Oyster carrying 127lbs at $4.40. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Gawler 0-70 on January 3 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Tapinforpar carrying 131lbs at $4.60. Peaking now and is ready to land the winning blow.
6	Most recently 3rd of 9 at Murray Bridge Bm70 on January 17 over 7f, 1.2 len behind World's My Oyster carrying 127lbs at $5.50. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Gawler Bm68 on January 3 over 7 ½f, 2.25 len behind Conni Island carrying 127lbs at $5.50. Rates highly on best form and is worth including. 2nd Pick 6 Headphones Jockey: Jason Holder Trainer: Judy Streets J: Jason Holder T: Judy Streets	123	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Most recently 3rd of 9 at Murray Bridge Bm70 on January 17 over 7f, 1.2 len behind World's My Oyster carrying 127lbs at $5.50. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Gawler Bm68 on January 3 over 7 ½f, 2.25 len behind Conni Island carrying 127lbs at $5.50. Rates highly on best form and is worth including.
7	Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm66 on January 10 over 7f, 2.25 len behind Florey with 123lbs at $2.70. The run before that won by a nose at Gawler 0-64 December 13 over 7 ½f defeating Mrs Penny Cracker carrying 128lbs at $2.15. Sure to give another bold sight in front. 3rd Pick 7 Cielao Jockey: Todd Pannell Trainer: Michael Hickmott J: Todd Pannell T: Michael Hickmott	138	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm66 on January 10 over 7f, 2.25 len behind Florey with 123lbs at $2.70. The run before that won by a nose at Gawler 0-64 December 13 over 7 ½f defeating Mrs Penny Cracker carrying 128lbs at $2.15. Sure to give another bold sight in front.

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