AU - Oakbank - Race 7

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

5.2f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

16.6K

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Verdict

SIR LEAPALOT (2) just failed to meet market expectations first-up when charging home to miss by a head. Sure to have come on from that and should settle much closer this time. Claimer sticks to keep him in well at the weights. Gets his chance to break a long run of outs. ZUETORO (3) was a determined winner two back when getting the bob and backed it up with another brave effort last time. Needs some luck from the draw but has found form and warrants strong consideration. AMBELLO (4) doesn't win often but thrives at this track and trip. Reunites with Murtagh, who knows him well. Should be competitive. LAKE AGAWAM (10) caught the eye two back when flashing home to miss narrowly at Balaklava. Not as effective last time but remains worth keeping in mind.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Second-up. First-up after two months 2nd of 10 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on November 16 over 5 ½f, slow going head behind Fashion Dog carrying 126lbs at $3.70. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at this track Cl1 on April 21 over 5 ½f, slow going 5.5 len behind Blanc Visage carrying 131lbs at $9.50. Sets up perfectly and is the one to beat. 1st Pick 2 Sir Leapalot Jockey: Alysha Warren Trainer: Ryan Hannemann J: Alysha Warren T: Ryan Hannemann	126	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after two months 2nd of 10 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on November 16 over 5 ½f, slow going head behind Fashion Dog carrying 126lbs at $3.70. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at this track Cl1 on April 21 over 5 ½f, slow going 5.5 len behind Blanc Visage carrying 131lbs at $9.50. Sets up perfectly and is the one to beat.
3	Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 11 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on December 7 over 4 ½f, 0.6 len behind Aztec Dancer carrying 132lbs at $12. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a nose at Murray Bridge 0-58 November 19 over 5f defeating Taking Omaha carrying 126lbs at $31. Great chance to atone. 2nd Pick 3 Zuetoro Jockey: Todd Pannell Trainer: Stephen Theodore J: Todd Pannell T: Stephen Theodore	164	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 11 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on December 7 over 4 ½f, 0.6 len behind Aztec Dancer carrying 132lbs at $12. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a nose at Murray Bridge 0-58 November 19 over 5f defeating Taking Omaha carrying 126lbs at $31. Great chance to atone.
4	Most recently 5th of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm56 on November 28 over 4 ½f, 1.5 len behind Fox Man with 131lbs at $10. The race before that 4th of 12 at Balaklava Bm56 on November 12 over 5 ¼f, 1.75 len behind In Love carrying 131lbs at $7.50. Honest galloper who is in the mix. 3rd Pick 4 Ambello Jockey: Connor Murtagh Trainer: Justin Pickering J: Connor Murtagh T: Justin Pickering	115	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Most recently 5th of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm56 on November 28 over 4 ½f, 1.5 len behind Fox Man with 131lbs at $10. The race before that 4th of 12 at Balaklava Bm56 on November 12 over 5 ¼f, 1.75 len behind In Love carrying 131lbs at $7.50. Honest galloper who is in the mix.

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