AU - Morphettville - Race 9

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

35.6K

VIEW

Verdict

GRINZINGER HALO (10) has been giving away too much ground after drawing wide gates but finally gets a kinder barrier here. She should be nearing peak fitness now and has already proven herself over this track and trip. SWYCHO (9) has gone down narrowly at her past two starts but strips fitter again and looks ready to put it all together this time. FALSTAFFIAN (5) was dominant first-up at Geelong, leading throughout to break his maiden in style. This is tougher but he has upside and should give another bold sight on speed. ASTUNNER (1) also looks likely to press forward and take running down in front. The 7lbs claim is a valuable asset and keeps him right in the mix. HEAD OF THE HERD (2) continues to race in terrific form and can't be overlooked.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm64 on May 16 over 7 ¾f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Phineas with 127lbs at $2.35. The run before that 4th of 15 at this track 4yo+ Bm68 on May 9 over 6f, slow going 2.25 len behind I Am Velvet carrying 122lbs at $11. Certainly worth another chance. 1st Pick 10 Grinzinger Halo Jockey: Harry Grace Trainer: Will Clarken J: Harry Grace T: Will Clarken	125	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm64 on May 16 over 7 ¾f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Phineas with 127lbs at $2.35. The run before that 4th of 15 at this track 4yo+ Bm68 on May 9 over 6f, slow going 2.25 len behind I Am Velvet carrying 122lbs at $11. Certainly worth another chance.
9	Form hard to fault. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm64 on May 16 over 7 ¾f, on a slow track, head behind Phineas carrying 128lbs at $10. Before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 9 at Naracoorte Bm58 on April 19 over 7f, 0.5 len behind Hasta La Oriental carrying 134lbs at $6.50. Progressing well. Expected to be very competitive. 2nd Pick 9 Swycho Jockey: Todd Pannell Trainer: Michael Hickmott J: Todd Pannell T: Michael Hickmott	154	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm64 on May 16 over 7 ¾f, on a slow track, head behind Phineas carrying 128lbs at $10. Before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 9 at Naracoorte Bm58 on April 19 over 7f, 0.5 len behind Hasta La Oriental carrying 134lbs at $6.50. Progressing well. Expected to be very competitive.
5	Second-up. First-up after six months won by 3.5 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw May 1 over 7 ¾f defeating Hydrothermal with 131lbs at $2.90. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 26 over 7f, slow going 2.5 len behind Chokuto carrying 128lbs at $6. Great chance to make it two in a row. Can make it back-to-back wins. 3rd Pick 5 Falstaffian Jockey: Jacob Opperman Trainer: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr J: Jacob Opperman T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr	132	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Second-up. First-up after six months won by 3.5 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw May 1 over 7 ¾f defeating Hydrothermal with 131lbs at $2.90. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 26 over 7f, slow going 2.5 len behind Chokuto carrying 128lbs at $6. Great chance to make it two in a row. Can make it back-to-back wins.

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