AU - Strathalbyn - Race 1

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

16.4K

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Verdict

SMOTHER (4) is a former Maher trained galloper having first start for new yard. Has placed one of seven runs but this is the easiest assignment to date. Best ratings are a bit above these so expected to go close if presented on song. EMOTIVE (6) started huge odds at debut and led until the final few hops when just tipped out at Gawler. Drawn the rails and expected to take catching again. JURA VAUDOIS (8) has had plenty of tries but recorded six minors. Holder goes aboard and has good speed so likely to be in this for a long way. RULED BY THIEVES (2) has been safely held in far richer maidens lately at Morphettville. Better off here and can improve sharply. ILLUSTRATES (7) was safely held on debut then improved at second outing when midfield. Has the claim and with further improvement can sneak into the finish.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Resumes. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw September 12 over 7f, soft track, 2.75 len behind Decanted with 131lbs at $13. Previously first up, sixth of 9 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn May 15 over 5 ½f, soft track, 6 len behind Ningaloo Reef carrying 131lbs at $5. Former NSW/Victorian having first try for new yard this area and expected to go close. 1st Pick 4 Smother Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Michael Hickmott J: Non Runner T: Michael Hickmott	245	-	-	-	1%	99/1
Analysis Resumes. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw September 12 over 7f, soft track, 2.75 len behind Decanted with 131lbs at $13. Previously first up, sixth of 9 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn May 15 over 5 ½f, soft track, 6 len behind Ningaloo Reef carrying 131lbs at $5. Former NSW/Victorian having first try for new yard this area and expected to go close.
6	Was at a huge quote at debut, set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at Gawler 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 6 over 5 ½f, slow going long-neck behind Tahnee Territory with 123lbs at $71. Led and just missed on debut at huge odds and can give a sight again. 2nd Pick 6 Emotive Jockey: Dylan Caboche Trainer: Emma Hubbard J: Dylan Caboche T: Emma Hubbard	92	-	-	-	1%	99/1
Analysis Was at a huge quote at debut, set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at Gawler 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 6 over 5 ½f, slow going long-neck behind Tahnee Territory with 123lbs at $71. Led and just missed on debut at huge odds and can give a sight again.
8	Last start 8th of 11 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 12 over 5 ¼f, 6 len behind Jasstar with 123lbs at $11. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 8 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on October 28 over 4f, long-neck behind The Birthday Party carrying 127lbs at $7. Speedy mare with top jockey aboard and should take catching. 3rd Pick 8 Jura Vaudois Jockey: Jason Holder Trainer: Jyi Lukey J: Jason Holder T: Jyi Lukey	170	-	-	-	1%	99/1
Analysis Last start 8th of 11 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 12 over 5 ¼f, 6 len behind Jasstar with 123lbs at $11. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 8 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on October 28 over 4f, long-neck behind The Birthday Party carrying 127lbs at $7. Speedy mare with top jockey aboard and should take catching.

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