AU - Port Augusta - Race 1

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

Maiden

Dirt

GOOD

13.7K

VIEW

Verdict

Terrible opener. BISHOP'S CHOICE (1) is on top by default after the favourite comes out. Safely held here fresh then ran an improved distant second last time here behind Belle Montagne, beating some of these. Fitter and extra trip a plus. STOOPS (7) has more upside than most and will strip fitter for a fresh-up fourth in the same race as Bishop's Choice. Can give a sight with the light weight. COPPERFLANGE (6) split that pair in the same race and finished third. Races on speed and looks one of the main hopes. BREAK THE LINE (2) has a better draw and can improve sharply. IT'S A SOLID DEEL (3) might need further but will be winding up late.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 12 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 6f, 16 len behind Pierroplane with 123lbs at $5. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track 2yo+ Mdn Hcp on July 5 over 5 ½f, 6 len behind Belle Montagne with 115lbs at $8. Extra trip a plus and looks a top-three contender. 1st Pick 1 Bishop's Choice Jockey: Isaac Sit Trainer: Chris Harrison J: Isaac Sit T: Chris Harrison	106	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 12 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 6f, 16 len behind Pierroplane with 123lbs at $5. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track 2yo+ Mdn Hcp on July 5 over 5 ½f, 6 len behind Belle Montagne with 115lbs at $8. Extra trip a plus and looks a top-three contender.
7	Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at this track 2yo+ Mdn Hcp on July 5 over 5 ½f, 8 len behind Belle Montagne with 115lbs at $10. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Balaklava 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 5 ¼f, 6 len behind Breakfast carrying 122lbs at $20. Has upside and can give a sight with the light weight. 2nd Pick 7 Stoops Jockey: Ashlee Stone Trainer: Bill Bogarts J: Ashlee Stone T: Bill Bogarts	107	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at this track 2yo+ Mdn Hcp on July 5 over 5 ½f, 8 len behind Belle Montagne with 115lbs at $10. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Balaklava 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 5 ¼f, 6 len behind Breakfast carrying 122lbs at $20. Has upside and can give a sight with the light weight.
6	At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track 2yo+ Mdn Hcp on July 5 over 5 ½f, 8 len behind Belle Montagne carrying 120lbs at $11. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Conjoin with 122lbs at $26. Races on speed and looks one of the main hopes. 3rd Pick 6 Copperflange Jockey: Wesley Cave Trainer: Danny Penna J: Wesley Cave T: Danny Penna	103	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track 2yo+ Mdn Hcp on July 5 over 5 ½f, 8 len behind Belle Montagne carrying 120lbs at $11. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Conjoin with 122lbs at $26. Races on speed and looks one of the main hopes.

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