AU - Port Lincoln - Race 5

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

15.9K

VIEW

Verdict

THERE GOES MY HERO (4) returns after a six-month spell. Raced at this track four times last prep and as competitive on each occasion. Finished fourth in a recent trial here and should be ready to make an immediate impact. Stablemate BROADWAY DANCER (9) last appeared 11 months ago when successful over 7f at Balaklava under the care of Stephen Theodore. Beautifully in at the weights and should come to hand very quickly. MY MATE SONNY (1) is back after a 20-week lay-off. Unplaced here at this trip first-up last prep then stepped up in distance and won two straight, both times at Port Lincoln. Might be better for this run but cannot be ruled out entirely. CHARKA (10) drops 4.5kgs off a failure over 5f at Murray Bridge 25 days ago. Very fit now and from gate one gets all the favours. TALENT SCOUT (5) failed first-up at Morphettville by will find this many lengths easier.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 13 at Oakbank 0-62 April 6 over 7f, soft track, 4.5 len behind Imamanzor carrying 131lbs at $16. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Gawler Bm64 December 13 over 6f, 1.4 len behind High On Sugar carrying 128lbs at $17. Best form stands up favourably in a race like this. 1st Pick 4 There Goes My Hero Jockey: Connor Murtagh Trainer: John Dunn & Krystal Bishop J: Connor Murtagh T: John Dunn & Krystal Bishop	69	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 13 at Oakbank 0-62 April 6 over 7f, soft track, 4.5 len behind Imamanzor carrying 131lbs at $16. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Gawler Bm64 December 13 over 6f, 1.4 len behind High On Sugar carrying 128lbs at $17. Best form stands up favourably in a race like this.
9	Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign by 0.9 len Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 12 over 7f defeating Splash Of White carrying 123lbs at $3.80. First up last campaign third of 12 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 2 over 7f, 3 len behind Ludo carrying 123lbs at $1.60. Will give this a shake. 2nd Pick 9 Broadway Dancer Jockey: Jemma Gutte Trainer: John Dunn & Krystal Bishop J: Jemma Gutte T: John Dunn & Krystal Bishop	73	-	-	-	4%	25/1
Analysis Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign by 0.9 len Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 12 over 7f defeating Splash Of White carrying 123lbs at $3.80. First up last campaign third of 12 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 2 over 7f, 3 len behind Ludo carrying 123lbs at $1.60. Will give this a shake.
1	Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Morphettville Parks Bm74 May 16 over 6 ½f, 13 len behind Synchro carrying 122lbs at $91. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at this track Bm74 January 23 over 6f, 5 len behind Messerschmitt with 128lbs at $6. Capable of a top three finish. 3rd Pick 1 My Mate Sonny Jockey: Murray Henderson Trainer: Shylie Williams J: Murray Henderson T: Shylie Williams	91	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Morphettville Parks Bm74 May 16 over 6 ½f, 13 len behind Synchro carrying 122lbs at $91. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at this track Bm74 January 23 over 6f, 5 len behind Messerschmitt with 128lbs at $6. Capable of a top three finish.

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