AU - Naracoorte - Race 6

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

LIKE A DIAMOND (3) disappointed last time as favourite but the form around her this campaign is sticking up everywhere you look. Peak fitness now, with Crowther's booking signalling intent. IN THE SUN (8) held on well to finish third last time out over this trip at Horsham after leading for much of the way. Will go forward and is expected to be in the finish again. FUGACITY (14) took advantage of the good draw and raced on the pace last start before tiring to finish sixth at Colac. Another bold showing is expected. MISS GATSBY (9) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second at Mt Gambier. This looks a good race for her and she is one of the key runners. MY TRUTH (2) returned with a bang at Moulamein and despite this being tougher, he can keep the ball rolling and make his presence felt.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	At the latest run 4th of 11 at Bordertown F&M 0-54 on December 14 over 6 ½f, 4.5 len behind Briseis Eclipse carrying 129lbs at $4.20. Before that 6th of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm68 on November 28 over 6f, 4 len behind Hedonist carrying 119lbs at $9. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. 1st Pick 3 Like A Diamond Jockey: Kayla Crowther Trainer: Jeffrey Searle J: Kayla Crowther T: Jeffrey Searle	135	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis At the latest run 4th of 11 at Bordertown F&M 0-54 on December 14 over 6 ½f, 4.5 len behind Briseis Eclipse carrying 129lbs at $4.20. Before that 6th of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm68 on November 28 over 6f, 4 len behind Hedonist carrying 119lbs at $9. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
8	Recent form sound. At the latest run led but faded 3rd of 11 at Horsham 0 - 56 on December 21 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Little Sandy carrying 119lbs at $19. The start before that 4th of 10 at Stawell 0 - 56 on December 13 over 5 ½f, 1.5 len behind My Haruconi carrying 119lbs at $51. Working up to a win. Has ability and can run a forward race. 2nd Pick 8 In The Sun Jockey: Polly Brewster Trainer: Jamie Barry J: Polly Brewster T: Jamie Barry	90	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run led but faded 3rd of 11 at Horsham 0 - 56 on December 21 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Little Sandy carrying 119lbs at $19. The start before that 4th of 10 at Stawell 0 - 56 on December 13 over 5 ½f, 1.5 len behind My Haruconi carrying 119lbs at $51. Working up to a win. Has ability and can run a forward race.
14	At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Colac 0 - 56 on December 20 over 5f, 3 len behind Shanghai Venture with 131lbs at $4. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Donald Bm56 on December 2 over 5f, neck behind Elena Montero carrying 131lbs at $16. Can improve on the latest effort and is well-placed to take this out. 3rd Pick 14 Fugacity Jockey: Connor Murtagh Trainer: Rodney Foster J: Connor Murtagh T: Rodney Foster	168	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Colac 0 - 56 on December 20 over 5f, 3 len behind Shanghai Venture with 131lbs at $4. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Donald Bm56 on December 2 over 5f, neck behind Elena Montero carrying 131lbs at $16. Can improve on the latest effort and is well-placed to take this out.

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