AU - Strathalbyn - Race 2

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 7

17.7K

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Verdict

PLATINO (4) looks close to a win after placing at both runs to start the career, the latest when beaten less than a length in second over 6f at Gawler. Peaking now and can get the job done. NO BAIL (3) returns. The form around his debut campaign reads very favourably for this and he looks to have come back in great order assessing his recent trial win. Drawn sticky but looks more than capable of playing a major role fresh. POLAR EYES (8) boasts a fitness edge and should find this a bit easier. Could be unlocked with the blinkers going on. GLITZY GOLDEN GIRL (9) is a filly by Saxon Warrior out of Gotta Be Gold on debut. In the placings at most recent Morphettville Parks trial. Can measure up. GARRISON MISS (6) is a daughter of Bivouac out of Nicconi Leggera having her first start. Was good when winning a trial here with today's rider Lauren Stojakovic aboard. Worth including.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 10 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Caribbean Villa carrying 128lbs at $1.95. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Gawler 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 6f, on a wet track, 0.9 len behind Live Forever with 127lbs at $5. Looks set for another big run. 1st Pick 4 Platino Jockey: Todd Pannell Trainer: Michael Hickmott J: Todd Pannell T: Michael Hickmott	194	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 10 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Caribbean Villa carrying 128lbs at $1.95. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Gawler 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 6f, on a wet track, 0.9 len behind Live Forever with 127lbs at $5. Looks set for another big run.
3	Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw February 28 over 6 ¼f, soft track, 4 len behind Ramasis with 126lbs at $31. On debut third of 11 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw February 18 over 6f, 5 len behind Uptown Monk with 126lbs at $9. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign. 2nd Pick 3 No Bail Jockey: Teagan Voorham Trainer: Peter & Belinda Blanch J: Teagan Voorham T: Peter & Belinda Blanch	65	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw February 28 over 6 ¼f, soft track, 4 len behind Ramasis with 126lbs at $31. On debut third of 11 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw February 18 over 6f, 5 len behind Uptown Monk with 126lbs at $9. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.
8	Last start 7th of 12 at Morphettville Parks 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 7f, slow going 3.5 len behind Wine Snob carrying 122lbs at $16. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 6 ¼f, 2.75 len behind Glisk with 126lbs at $6.50. Hard to fault if at her best. 3rd Pick 8 Polar Eyes Jockey: Will Price Trainer: Phillip Stokes J: Will Price T: Phillip Stokes	101	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Last start 7th of 12 at Morphettville Parks 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 7f, slow going 3.5 len behind Wine Snob carrying 122lbs at $16. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 6 ¼f, 2.75 len behind Glisk with 126lbs at $6.50. Hard to fault if at her best.

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