AU - Murray Bridge - Race 2

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

17.3K

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Verdict

GOLDEN GURU (2) returns a gelding for the Gluyas camp. Has found the maiden win elusive but built nicely last campaign without breaking through. Looks to have come on nicely since undergoing the ultimate gear change, stripping fitter for two hitouts. Can make the perfect return. ILUSTRIOUS WARRIOR (4) wasn't far away on debut last start over 5f at Bendigo, finishing fifth and beaten just over 2L. Improvement to come and will prove tougher to beat with that run under the belt. MALDIVICA (7) turned in a bold run first up when she tried to lead throughout but faded and finished fourth at Morphettville. Strips fitter and should look to burn across from the draw again to give a sight. Chance to steal it this time. QUILLAN (10) wasn't far away on debut last start over 5f at this track, finishing sixth. Is another likely improver worth including.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 4 over 1m, soft track, 4 len behind Youbeeforty with 125lbs at $1.55. On debut sixth of 11 at Morphettville 3yo Mdn-Sw August 30 over 5 ¼f, soft track, 5.5 len behind Intellectual carrying 127lbs at $18. Expected to feature. 1st Pick 2 Golden Guru Jockey: Jason Holder Trainer: Andrew Gluyas J: Jason Holder T: Andrew Gluyas	118	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 4 over 1m, soft track, 4 len behind Youbeeforty with 125lbs at $1.55. On debut sixth of 11 at Morphettville 3yo Mdn-Sw August 30 over 5 ¼f, soft track, 5.5 len behind Intellectual carrying 127lbs at $18. Expected to feature.
4	Was well in the market at debut, 5th of 10 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 5f, 2.75 len behind Outer Banks carrying 128lbs at $5. Leading contender. 2nd Pick 4 Ilustrious Warrior Jockey: Ashvin Goindasamy Trainer: John Macmillan J: Ashvin Goindasamy T: John Macmillan	79	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Was well in the market at debut, 5th of 10 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 5f, 2.75 len behind Outer Banks carrying 128lbs at $5. Leading contender.
7	Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 10 at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Tiptop Tori with 121lbs at $71. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Halidon 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on October 19 over 6f, 3 len behind Bending Away with 122lbs at $1.85. Will come on from that run and is well-placed to take this out. 3rd Pick 7 Maldivica Jockey: Teagan Voorham Trainer: Chris Bieg J: Teagan Voorham T: Chris Bieg	154	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 10 at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Tiptop Tori with 121lbs at $71. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Halidon 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on October 19 over 6f, 3 len behind Bending Away with 122lbs at $1.85. Will come on from that run and is well-placed to take this out.

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