AU - Port Lincoln - Race 2

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

THIS IS THE DAY (5) led for home but was gone soon after over 5 ½f at Strathalbyn last start. Given a five-week freshen-up since that appearance. Faces by far the weakest race of his three so far. Should be hard to roll. SAUNTERING (4) returns after a 193-day spell. Raced three times in the maiden prep, with a 2.3-length fifth over 6f at Balaklava the highlight. Strong contender if he found that form. UNCOMMON MIND (11) last raced 11 months ago. Finished second over 5 ?f at Penola last prep which is strong form for a race like this. Should go fast and take some catching. GOLDEN BASILICA (8) is a St Mark's Basilica three-year-old on debut. Placed at the last three jump-outs which is encouraging. Betting the key. VASILIAS (7) comes here off a six-week freshen-up and is third-up. Placed at his only other run at this stage of the prep. Keep in mind.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Third-up today. First-up 6th of 8 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Morphettville Parks on July 18 over 5f, on a slow track, 7 len behind Stand Alone with 127lbs at $18. Second run from a spell couldn't go on with it, ran second last of 7 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Strathalbyn on August 30 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 10 len behind Golden Cloud with 128lbs at $5.50. Well placed. Rock hard fit now and is a big chance to break through in a very weak maiden. 1st Pick 5 This Is The Day Jockey: Jemma Gutte Trainer: Roslyn Day J: Jemma Gutte T: Roslyn Day	112	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 6th of 8 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Morphettville Parks on July 18 over 5f, on a slow track, 7 len behind Stand Alone with 127lbs at $18. Second run from a spell couldn't go on with it, ran second last of 7 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Strathalbyn on August 30 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 10 len behind Golden Cloud with 128lbs at $5.50. Well placed. Rock hard fit now and is a big chance to break through in a very weak maiden.
4	Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw March 25 over 1m, 8 len behind Kikkuli with 126lbs at $13. On debut second last of 10 at Kingscote 3yo+ Mdn February 21 over 6f, 8 len behind Omaha Princess carrying 126lbs at $3.30. Showed a glimpse of talent at Balaklava second-up last prep - in the mix on that form. 2nd Pick 4 Sauntering Jockey: Caitlyn Munro Trainer: Trent & Laura Allen J: Caitlyn Munro T: Trent & Laura Allen	68	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw March 25 over 1m, 8 len behind Kikkuli with 126lbs at $13. On debut second last of 10 at Kingscote 3yo+ Mdn February 21 over 6f, 8 len behind Omaha Princess carrying 126lbs at $3.30. Showed a glimpse of talent at Balaklava second-up last prep - in the mix on that form.
11	Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 16 over 6 ¾f, 12 len behind Big Rita June carrying 123lbs at $12. On debut seventh of 11 at Jamestown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw October 4 over 5f, 3 len behind Casper De Lune carrying 121lbs at $3. This is an ideal race to kick off. Capable of a strong return. 3rd Pick 11 Uncommon Mind Jockey: Polly Brewster Trainer: Simon Drewitt J: Polly Brewster T: Simon Drewitt	50	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 16 over 6 ¾f, 12 len behind Big Rita June carrying 123lbs at $12. On debut seventh of 11 at Jamestown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw October 4 over 5f, 3 len behind Casper De Lune carrying 121lbs at $3. This is an ideal race to kick off. Capable of a strong return.

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