AU - Naracoorte - Race 3

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

7.1f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

Veteran ARCHDEACON (6) has won just three races from 73 starts but his last effort was an eye-opener, coming from last at one stage to be beaten narrowly over 6 ¾f at Strathalbyn. Won't find this as tough and over the slightly longer journey he could make a rare visit to the winner's circle. MAGIC PRINCESS (4) will be hard to beat after her respectable sixth first-up over 6f at Strathalbyn. Has two wins and three placings at today's trip so expect her to improve with that run under the belt. ARTPARK (1) had a six-week let-up before his last run, a closing fifth over a similar distance to this at Hamilton. Has won here before and should prove tough to stop with that last run tightening him right up. DODGY ELEMENT (8) returned from a one-month let-up with a far better performance last time out, beaten under two lengths over 6f at Strathalbyn. Suited by the extra 1 ?f and should be thereabouts. LYSANDER (5) is finding it hard to win but recent efforts have been sound.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 13 in a Bm56 at Strathalbyn on October 21 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, long-neck behind I'm A Hottie carrying 116lbs at $51. The race before that 3rd of 8 in a Bm56 at Strathalbyn on September 27 over 6 ¾f, slow going 5.5 len behind Frontpoint with 116lbs at $15. Doesn't win out of turn but this looks a nice race for him. 1st Pick 6 Archdeacon Jockey: Tala Hutchinson Trainer: Garret Lynch J: Tala Hutchinson T: Garret Lynch	149	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 13 in a Bm56 at Strathalbyn on October 21 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, long-neck behind I'm A Hottie carrying 116lbs at $51. The race before that 3rd of 8 in a Bm56 at Strathalbyn on September 27 over 6 ¾f, slow going 5.5 len behind Frontpoint with 116lbs at $15. Doesn't win out of turn but this looks a nice race for him.
4	Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 12 in a 0-58 at Balaklava on October 14 over 6f, 3 len behind Copper Bullet carrying 116lbs at $6. Previously second-up 8th of 12 in a F&M 0-56 at Gawler on August 27 2025 over 6f, on rain affected going, 8 len behind Grandellie carrying 130lbs at $16. Fitter and ready for sharp improvement. 2nd Pick 4 Magic Princess Jockey: Dylan Caboche Trainer: Chris Bieg J: Dylan Caboche T: Chris Bieg	95	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 12 in a 0-58 at Balaklava on October 14 over 6f, 3 len behind Copper Bullet carrying 116lbs at $6. Previously second-up 8th of 12 in a F&M 0-56 at Gawler on August 27 2025 over 6f, on rain affected going, 8 len behind Grandellie carrying 130lbs at $16. Fitter and ready for sharp improvement.
1	Last start 5th of 12 in a 0 - 56 at Hamilton on October 10 over 7f, slow going 2.5 len behind Frosty Night with 127lbs at $12. Before that 2nd of 11 in a 0 - 56 at Warracknabeal on August 29 over 6f, neck behind Chosen Venture with 127lbs at $3.70. Has won here before and looks a great chance to atone. 3rd Pick 1 Artpark Jockey: Jacob Opperman Trainer: Paul Preusker J: Jacob Opperman T: Paul Preusker	145	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Last start 5th of 12 in a 0 - 56 at Hamilton on October 10 over 7f, slow going 2.5 len behind Frosty Night with 127lbs at $12. Before that 2nd of 11 in a 0 - 56 at Warracknabeal on August 29 over 6f, neck behind Chosen Venture with 127lbs at $3.70. Has won here before and looks a great chance to atone.

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