AU - Morphettville - Race 7

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

5.5f

OPEN

Turf

GOOD 4

81.2K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

We are treated to another thrilling edition of the LR Durbridge Stakes. SIR NOW (5) hasn't landed a blow this prep but is absolutely humming along. He was beaten only a neck last start despite being 7 weeks between runs, and the return to the trials since will have topped him off beautifully. He's cherry-ripe now and ready to get his reward. KLABEL (1) was beaten 2L in this race last year by Prairie Flower but arrives in top order after winning the key lead-up, edging out Watchme Win in the Christmas Handicap. Draws better this time and should be right in the thick of it. SGHIRRIPA (3) hasn't shown his best this campaign but has his share of ability. He drops back to his pet trip after 56 days and is a five-time winner at the track. Dismissing him would be dangerous. GREAT MAXIMUS (6) is sure to have come on from that first-up outing and gets thrown straight in the deepened. Will be hoping for a strong tempo, so he can burst through late.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Last start came from midfield, 2nd of 7 at Murray Bridge Bm82 on January 10 over 5 ½f, neck behind Enuff Seduction with 136lbs at $2.70. Before that from last on the turn 8th of 10 at this track Gytrash on November 22 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Chicago Storm with 125lbs at $4. Ready to get his just deserts. 1st Pick 5 Sir Now Jockey: Connor Murtagh Trainer: Darryl Hewitt J: Connor Murtagh T: Darryl Hewitt	144	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Last start came from midfield, 2nd of 7 at Murray Bridge Bm82 on January 10 over 5 ½f, neck behind Enuff Seduction with 136lbs at $2.70. Before that from last on the turn 8th of 10 at this track Gytrash on November 22 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Chicago Storm with 125lbs at $4. Ready to get his just deserts.
1	Racing well recently. At the latest run won by a nose at this track LR Xmas Hcp December 27 over 6f defeating Watchme Win with 127lbs at $9. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Ballarat Bm100 on December 6 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind South Of India carrying 129lbs at $12. Took out the key lead-up and is sure to be in this for a very long way from the inside alley. 2nd Pick 1 Klabel Jockey: Jake Toeroek Trainer: Richard & Chantelle Jolly J: Jake Toeroek T: Richard & Chantelle Jolly	150	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run won by a nose at this track LR Xmas Hcp December 27 over 6f defeating Watchme Win with 127lbs at $9. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Ballarat Bm100 on December 6 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind South Of India carrying 129lbs at $12. Took out the key lead-up and is sure to be in this for a very long way from the inside alley.
8	Most recently 5th of 9 at this track in the LR Xmas Hcp on December 27 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Klabel carrying 125lbs at $4.40. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Caulfield in the LR Doveton Stks on November 29 over 5 ½f, slow going neck behind Aviatress carrying 119lbs at $12. Took out last year's edition, so knows what it takes. 3rd Pick 8 Prairie Flower Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Will Clarken J: Non Runner T: Will Clarken	154	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Most recently 5th of 9 at this track in the LR Xmas Hcp on December 27 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Klabel carrying 125lbs at $4.40. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Caulfield in the LR Doveton Stks on November 29 over 5 ½f, slow going neck behind Aviatress carrying 119lbs at $12. Took out last year's edition, so knows what it takes.

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