AU - Strathalbyn - Race 1

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

10.2f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

17.4K

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Verdict

EMPIRE RULER (4) has the clearest winning case after four straight placings, including a Gawler second when beaten just over half a length by Miami Miller. The new 1 ¼m task is the one reservation, but first-time blinkers and his reliable recent form have him on top. Deserves the win and should go close. RICH MELODY (6) is the main danger after consecutive thirds at Gawler, the latest beaten just under a length, and he is close enough to Empire Ruler on that recent meeting to keep pressure on the top pick. CHILLY BRO (3) was plain on paper last start, but he covered ground and had a bumping incident after a near-miss at Murray Bridge. In the mix. LADY DEEDS (9) was sound first-up at Gawler and her narrow second at this track before the break gives her a genuine place chance if she begins cleanly.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Ateyate Jockey: Harry Grace Trainer: Stephen Theodore J: Harry Grace T: Stephen Theodore	102	-	-	-	15%
2	2 Badjawa Jockey: Lauren Stojakovic Trainer: Robert Atkinson J: Lauren Stojakovic T: Robert Atkinson	62	-	-	-	4%
3	3rd Pick 3 Chilly Bro Jockey: Campbell Rawiller Trainer: Sue & Jason Jaensch J: Campbell Rawiller T: Sue & Jason Jaensch	118	-	-	-	12%
4	1st Pick 4 Empire Ruler Jockey: Noel Callow Trainer: Luke O'connor J: Noel Callow T: Luke O'connor	143	-	-	-	56%
5	5 If You Don't Mind Jockey: Jason Holder Trainer: Kate Halliday J: Jason Holder T: Kate Halliday	68	-	-	-	3%
6	2nd Pick 6 Rich Melody Jockey: Brooke King Trainer: Dion & Raygan Koch J: Brooke King T: Dion & Raygan Koch	118	-	-	-	19%
7	7 Son Of Vadamos Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Raharna Mcdonald J: Non Runner T: Raharna Mcdonald	85	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
8	8 Fiery Moon Jockey: Wesley Cave Trainer: Trevor Day J: Wesley Cave T: Trevor Day	68	-	-	-	4%
9	9 Lady Deeds Jockey: Teagan Voorham Trainer: G & N Searle & B Callanan J: Teagan Voorham T: G & N Searle & B Callanan	94	-	-	-	17%
10	10 Majestic Glow Jockey: Connor Murtagh Trainer: Raharna Mcdonald J: Connor Murtagh T: Raharna Mcdonald	75	-	-	-	4%

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