AU - Strathalbyn - Race 2

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 7

17.7K

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Verdict

DIDACTIC (2) went better than the form guide suggest on debut at Murray Bridge. Has been kept a month between runs, keeping the legs ticking over with a trial. Rises sharply to the mile and could be a big improver. WINSTON'S PRIDE (6) is close to a win after a string of minor placings, the latest when second over this track and trip when he was in the firing line all the way. Gets a key switch in Toeroek and only needs to hold his form to be winning this time. EXTRA CHILL (7) comes through the same race. She gave away a big start and only warmed late to finish fourth. Strips fitter third-up and if Milnes can have her closer she can play a major role. FULLHEADOFSTEAM (3) is finding it hard to break through but has runs littered through his form that can stack up for a race of this depth (or lack thereof). Not dismissing. OR AM I (8) has had plenty of cracks to break through albeit not through a lack of effort. Has peaks that can threaten.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	At debut, ran second last of 10 at Murray Bridge on July 22 over 6f, slow going 4 len behind Scootathewoota with 127lbs at $21. Suspect he will relish the mile. 1st Pick 2 Didactic Jockey: Todd Pannell Trainer: Jessica Tzaferis J: Todd Pannell T: Jessica Tzaferis	87	-	-	-	12%
Analysis At debut, ran second last of 10 at Murray Bridge on July 22 over 6f, slow going 4 len behind Scootathewoota with 127lbs at $21. Suspect he will relish the mile.
6	Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield, 2nd of 9 at Strathalbyn on July 29 over 1m, slow going 4 len behind Navy Rok with 127lbs at $5. The start before that 3rd of 14 at Murray Bridge on July 17 over 1m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Durham with 127lbs at $7. Doesn't need to improve much. 2nd Pick 6 Winston's Pride Jockey: Jake Toeroek Trainer: Richard & Chantelle Jolly J: Jake Toeroek T: Richard & Chantelle Jolly	208	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield, 2nd of 9 at Strathalbyn on July 29 over 1m, slow going 4 len behind Navy Rok with 127lbs at $5. The start before that 3rd of 14 at Murray Bridge on July 17 over 1m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Durham with 127lbs at $7. Doesn't need to improve much.
7	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 10 at this track on July 15 over 6f, on rain affected going, 6 len behind Illustrates with 123lbs at $3.40. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at Strathalbyn on July 29 over 1m, slow going 5 len behind Navy Rok carrying 123lbs at $13. Should be at her top now and is capable of taking this out. 3rd Pick 7 Extra Chill Jockey: Rochelle Milnes Trainer: Jake Stephens J: Rochelle Milnes T: Jake Stephens	135	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 10 at this track on July 15 over 6f, on rain affected going, 6 len behind Illustrates with 123lbs at $3.40. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at Strathalbyn on July 29 over 1m, slow going 5 len behind Navy Rok carrying 123lbs at $13. Should be at her top now and is capable of taking this out.

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