AU - Port Lincoln - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

15.9K

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Verdict

SASSY FOR SURE (5) is a new arrival in the Trevor Montgomerie stable and lines up for the first time in 16 weeks. Ran exclusively at Saturday metro level last prep, the best effort a third over 5 ¼f at Morphettville Parks. Recent trial winner who has the talent to take this out. PICK 'N' MIX (1) has transferred to the Dunn/Bishop barn since finishing last of eight over this distance at Sandown 25 days ago. Won a Strathalbyn jump-out on Tuesday so she looks to have settled in well. Definite contender. DEEP EMOTION (3) transferred from John Thompson to Chris Harrison and is back from a 32-week break. Took out a Kembla Class 1 last prep which is strong form for a race like this. Not seen at the trials recently so use the betting as a guide. RUSSIAN BOBSHARK (4) has not raced since July 2025. Going well at the jump-outs so worth monitoring for market support. SHUTTLE RUN (7) might need this run but is capable of sneaking into the top four.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 13 at Murray Bridge F&M 0-64 June 13 over 6f, soft track, 2 len behind Extra Hot carrying 128lbs at $6.50. First up last campaign second last in a small field at Morphettville 3yo Bm62 February 7 over 5 ¼f, 1.5 len behind Violet Lovebug with 129lbs at $2.45. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Locally trained mare in an ideal race to launch the campaign. 1st Pick 5 Sassy For Sure Jockey: Stacey Metcalfe Trainer: Trevor Montgomerie J: Stacey Metcalfe T: Trevor Montgomerie	109	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 13 at Murray Bridge F&M 0-64 June 13 over 6f, soft track, 2 len behind Extra Hot carrying 128lbs at $6.50. First up last campaign second last in a small field at Morphettville 3yo Bm62 February 7 over 5 ¼f, 1.5 len behind Violet Lovebug with 129lbs at $2.45. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Locally trained mare in an ideal race to launch the campaign.
1	Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 9 in a Bm62 at Pakenham Synthetic on August 16 over 5 ½f, 2.5 len behind Rosangela with 136lbs at $3.60. Last start ran last of 8 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 5f, slow going 8 len behind Jakivy carrying 130lbs at $7.50. Capable of a better showing. Strips fitter and this is a huge drop in grade. 2nd Pick 1 Pick 'n' Mix Jockey: Rochelle Milnes Trainer: John Dunn & Krystal Bishop J: Rochelle Milnes T: John Dunn & Krystal Bishop	125	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 9 in a Bm62 at Pakenham Synthetic on August 16 over 5 ½f, 2.5 len behind Rosangela with 136lbs at $3.60. Last start ran last of 8 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 5f, slow going 8 len behind Jakivy carrying 130lbs at $7.50. Capable of a better showing. Strips fitter and this is a huge drop in grade.
3	Resumes after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Nowra Bm66 February 22 over 7f, soft track, 3 len behind Deepwater Artist with 127lbs at $4. Previously first up, fourth of 9 at Canterbury Mares Bm64 November 19 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Tequila Baby with 127lbs at $41. Expecting a positive return at the first appearance for a new stable. 3rd Pick 3 Deep Emotion Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Chris Harrison J: Non Runner T: Chris Harrison	46	-	-	-	11%	Scratched
Analysis Resumes after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Nowra Bm66 February 22 over 7f, soft track, 3 len behind Deepwater Artist with 127lbs at $4. Previously first up, fourth of 9 at Canterbury Mares Bm64 November 19 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Tequila Baby with 127lbs at $41. Expecting a positive return at the first appearance for a new stable.

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