AU - Naracoorte - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

7.1f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

13.1K

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Verdict

BRISEIS ECLIPSE (7) was a most impressive winner last time over 6 ½f at Bordertown, scoring by 3.5 lengths. Returned to form and can make it two on the bounce. ELLIOTTO (4) improved at the second run back from a spell last start when missing the bob in a blanket finish at Murray Bridge. Improvement in store, sure to be very competitive. GIRLS NIGHT (6) returned from a break with a solid third last start at Bordertown over 6f when she was handy all the way. Won't be bothered by this longer journey. Right in the mix. COME ALONG JEFFREY (1) doesn't win out of turn but has good tactical speed and is drawn to advantage. Could prove hard to reel in if left alone in front. DON'T MATTA ME (9) wasn't as effective at the latest but was an eye-catcher two back at Penshurst. Keeping safe.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Most recently won by 3.5 len at Bordertown F&M 0-54 December 14 over 6 ½f defeating Exalted Kate carrying 132lbs at $6.50. Before that 7th of 10 at Balaklava 0-56 on December 3 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Real Valentia with 128lbs at $7. Well placed and sure to be in the finish. 1st Pick 7 Briseis Eclipse Jockey: Alyssa Webb Trainer: Stephen Theodore J: Alyssa Webb T: Stephen Theodore	108	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis Most recently won by 3.5 len at Bordertown F&M 0-54 December 14 over 6 ½f defeating Exalted Kate carrying 132lbs at $6.50. Before that 7th of 10 at Balaklava 0-56 on December 3 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Real Valentia with 128lbs at $7. Well placed and sure to be in the finish.
4	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up from last on the turn second last of 11 at Bordertown Bm68 on November 14 over 6f, 4 len behind Vexatious Dancer carrying 123lbs at $16. Second run from a spell 3rd of 14 at Murray Bridge E&G 0-58 on December 7 over 7f, nose behind Immortal Shield carrying 132lbs at $8. Capable of a better showing. Winning chance. 2nd Pick 4 Elliotto Jockey: Melissa Julius Trainer: Jamie Opperman J: Melissa Julius T: Jamie Opperman	184	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up from last on the turn second last of 11 at Bordertown Bm68 on November 14 over 6f, 4 len behind Vexatious Dancer carrying 123lbs at $16. Second run from a spell 3rd of 14 at Murray Bridge E&G 0-58 on December 7 over 7f, nose behind Immortal Shield carrying 132lbs at $8. Capable of a better showing. Winning chance.
6	Second run back. First-up after three months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Bordertown Bm66 on December 14 over 6f, 3 len behind El Paso Citie carrying 121lbs at $3.90. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on June 7 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Rowdy Anthem carrying 128lbs at $6. Further improvement in store. 3rd Pick 6 Girls Night Jockey: Alana Kelly Trainer: Daniel Kelly J: Alana Kelly T: Daniel Kelly	78	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after three months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Bordertown Bm66 on December 14 over 6f, 3 len behind El Paso Citie carrying 121lbs at $3.90. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on June 7 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Rowdy Anthem carrying 128lbs at $6. Further improvement in store.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Dead Heat

Two or more horses finishing so close at the wire, that they were unable to be separated on a photo finish and deemed to have tied.

Handicap

A race where a handicapper has assigned weights to be carried by all runners on the basis of their past racing efforts.

Bobble/Stumble

A slip or a duck from a horse trying to leave the starting gates, often caused by the surface giving way under the feet. This can range from a mild misstep to a stumble down to their knees.