AU - Port Lincoln - Race 9

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

16.2K

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Verdict

OVER YONDER (1) is the one to beat after holding his form in BM68 Saturday company at Morphettville, where he was fifth to Delightful Shecky after jumping awkwardly, racing keenly and striking interference on the home turn. His third to Bred 'Em All two runs back reads well, the easier company suits, and the 3lbs claim helps offset the big weight. STRAWBERRY SWING (10) brings the clearest winning form from this track, having scored dominantly in BM54 grade on soft ground, though this is a stronger test. CHESTERAY (4) has to rebound from a plain run at the latest, but his prior win over 5f at this venue keeps him firmly in calculations. LAVA LAD (3) is another genuine danger with two wins and two placings from nine starts at this track and distance, and he looks well placed third-up after closing off from well back in BM64 grade last start.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Comes back from BM68 Saturday company after finishing fifth at Morphettville, beaten just under three lengths behind Delightful Shecky despite jumping awkwardly, racing keenly and being interfered with near the home turn. He had been third in the same grade two runs back at big odds, beaten just over half a length, so the recent form is solid. The trip remains the small query, but the easier company and 3lbs claim give him a strong winning case. 1st Pick 1 Over Yonder Jockey: Caitlyn Munro Trainer: Brendon Davis J: Caitlyn Munro T: Brendon Davis	138	-	-	-	39%	13/8
Analysis Comes back from BM68 Saturday company after finishing fifth at Morphettville, beaten just under three lengths behind Delightful Shecky despite jumping awkwardly, racing keenly and being interfered with near the home turn. He had been third in the same grade two runs back at big odds, beaten just over half a length, so the recent form is solid. The trip remains the small query, but the easier company and 3lbs claim give him a strong winning case.
10	Won strongly in a BM54 at this track last start, beating Sethnique by four and a half lengths on soft ground after overcoming an awkward beginning and putting the race away. Her previous BM64 run was poor, but she had excuses after being tightened and held up near the 1f. This is a rise to BM60, yet her track-and-distance record and wet-track form give her a strong platform to go close again. 2nd Pick 10 Strawberry Swing Jockey: Stacey Metcalfe Trainer: Jackie Stoetzer J: Stacey Metcalfe T: Jackie Stoetzer	124	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Won strongly in a BM54 at this track last start, beating Sethnique by four and a half lengths on soft ground after overcoming an awkward beginning and putting the race away. Her previous BM64 run was poor, but she had excuses after being tightened and held up near the 1f. This is a rise to BM60, yet her track-and-distance record and wet-track form give her a strong platform to go close again.
4	Had no clear excuse when second last in a BM64 at this track last start, beaten eight and a half lengths after tracking the speed and failing to pick up. His previous run was a narrow BM54 win at this venue over 5f, when he finished strongly to beat Champagne Effort, and he has won twice at the distance. The last run has to be forgiven, but his wet-track record and winning rider returning keep him a genuine chance. 3rd Pick 4 Chesteray Jockey: Murray Henderson Trainer: Shylie Williams J: Murray Henderson T: Shylie Williams	119	-	-	-	4%	25/1
Analysis Had no clear excuse when second last in a BM64 at this track last start, beaten eight and a half lengths after tracking the speed and failing to pick up. His previous run was a narrow BM54 win at this venue over 5f, when he finished strongly to beat Champagne Effort, and he has won twice at the distance. The last run has to be forgiven, but his wet-track record and winning rider returning keep him a genuine chance.

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