AU - Port Lincoln - Race 7

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

LAKE AGAWAM (7) is back after a six-month spell. Has won when fresh in the past and a couple of recent placings in Strathalbyn jump-outs suggest he is forward in his prep and can win again. BENDING AWAY (3) last raced six months ago. Impressively took out a race over this course and distance last time in work. Beaten a long neck in a trial here on 21 September so she looks ready to make her presence felt. ALFANO (5) makes his first appearance since April and is out to break a winless run going back to June 2023. Placed at five of ten visits to Port Lincoln. Good each-way option. Veteran RIVERSIDE ROCK (11) is back for an eighth campaign and makes his 50th appearance at Port Lincoln. Gets in with a featherweight after the claim so don't take him lightly. CHESTERAY (1) has won twice when fresh in the past so he must be considered first-up after a 27-week spell.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Oakbank 0-54 April 6 over 7f, soft track, 4.5 len behind In That Mode with 125lbs at $9. Previously first up, ninth of 11 at Morphettville Parks 0-56 October 10 over 5f, 6 len behind Sundogg carrying 129lbs at $21. Finds a lovely race to open this campaign. 1st Pick 7 Lake Agawam Jockey: Sophie Potter Trainer: Elizabeth Faust J: Sophie Potter T: Elizabeth Faust	116	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Oakbank 0-54 April 6 over 7f, soft track, 4.5 len behind In That Mode with 125lbs at $9. Previously first up, ninth of 11 at Morphettville Parks 0-56 October 10 over 5f, 6 len behind Sundogg carrying 129lbs at $21. Finds a lovely race to open this campaign.
3	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Oakbank 0-56 April 6 over 5 ½f, soft track, 6 len behind Utah Joe carrying 127lbs at $81. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Halidon 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw October 19 over 6f defeating Brimarvi Rosemarie with 123lbs at $16. Expected to feature while fresh again. 2nd Pick 3 Bending Away Jockey: Brooke King Trainer: John Dunn & Krystal Bishop J: Brooke King T: John Dunn & Krystal Bishop	68	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Oakbank 0-56 April 6 over 5 ½f, soft track, 6 len behind Utah Joe carrying 127lbs at $81. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Halidon 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw October 19 over 6f defeating Brimarvi Rosemarie with 123lbs at $16. Expected to feature while fresh again.
5	Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Oakbank 0-54 April 6 over 7f, soft track, 5.5 len behind In That Mode with 128lbs at $11. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at this track 4yo+ Bm56 December 31 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Evening Bride carrying 126lbs at $31. Can make a positive return to racing. 3rd Pick 5 Alfano Jockey: Connor Murtagh Trainer: John Dunn & Krystal Bishop J: Connor Murtagh T: John Dunn & Krystal Bishop	81	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Oakbank 0-54 April 6 over 7f, soft track, 5.5 len behind In That Mode with 128lbs at $11. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at this track 4yo+ Bm56 December 31 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Evening Bride carrying 126lbs at $31. Can make a positive return to racing.

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