AU - Port Lincoln - Race 1

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

15.9K

VIEW

Verdict

FULLHEADOFSTEAM (1) has been freshened up since leading then tiring to finish fourth over 1m at Strathalbyn on 19 August. Wearing blinkers for the first time in what looks a far easier assignment. Expecting a big run. HABONDIA (9) settled midfield and held that position to the line without threatening over 6 ¼f at Morphettville Parks last start. Big drop in grade today and just needs a little luck from the wide gate to be highly competitive. HAMMERTIME (12) has transferred from Michael Freedman to Wayne Brown at Gawler since a moderate fourth over 5 ½f at Nowra eight weeks ago. Well weighted under this scale and should get the gun run from gate one. Likely to play a key role. IT'S A SOLID DEEL (3) dropped out quickly last start when stretched to 1 ¼m at Murray Bridge. Can run a better race back at this more suitable journey. Market watch on the debutant ONLY ONE RULER (11) who has finished third at all three trials.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Returns from a 46-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Strathalbyn on August 19 over 1m, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Extra Chill carrying 128lbs at $11. Before that struggled in the run home, 6th of 11 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on August 12 over 1m, on rain affected going, 8 len behind Terminal Shock with 123lbs at $4.40. Working up to a win. Capable of sharp improvement with blinkers on for the first time. 1st Pick 1 Fullheadofsteam Jockey: Connor Murtagh Trainer: David Tootell J: Connor Murtagh T: David Tootell	104	-	-	-	36%	9/5
Analysis Returns from a 46-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Strathalbyn on August 19 over 1m, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Extra Chill carrying 128lbs at $11. Before that struggled in the run home, 6th of 11 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on August 12 over 1m, on rain affected going, 8 len behind Terminal Shock with 123lbs at $4.40. Working up to a win. Capable of sharp improvement with blinkers on for the first time.
9	Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 11 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on September 9 over 5 ½f, 4.5 len behind Simply Mac carrying 123lbs at $101. Last start 6th of 10 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Morphettville Parks on September 19 over 6 ¼f, 5 len behind Cosmic Shower carrying 123lbs at $101. Should come on at the third run back and in this ordinary affair is ready to play a major role. 2nd Pick 9 Habondia Jockey: Brooke King Trainer: John Macmillan J: Brooke King T: John Macmillan	151	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 11 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on September 9 over 5 ½f, 4.5 len behind Simply Mac carrying 123lbs at $101. Last start 6th of 10 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Morphettville Parks on September 19 over 6 ¼f, 5 len behind Cosmic Shower carrying 123lbs at $101. Should come on at the third run back and in this ordinary affair is ready to play a major role.
12	Third-up today. Resumes off a 55 day letup. First-up ran last of 8 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on July 16 over 5f, 9 len behind Hearts Affair carrying 122lbs at $6. Second-up 4th of 9 in a F&M Mdn at Nowra on August 10 over 5 ½f, slow going 4.5 len behind Bright Promise carrying 123lbs at $26. Can improve. Should be considered at the first run for a new stable. 3rd Pick 12 Hammertime Jockey: Stacey Metcalfe Trainer: Wayne Brown J: Stacey Metcalfe T: Wayne Brown	128	-	-	-	25%	Scratched
Analysis Third-up today. Resumes off a 55 day letup. First-up ran last of 8 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on July 16 over 5f, 9 len behind Hearts Affair carrying 122lbs at $6. Second-up 4th of 9 in a F&M Mdn at Nowra on August 10 over 5 ½f, slow going 4.5 len behind Bright Promise carrying 123lbs at $26. Can improve. Should be considered at the first run for a new stable.

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