AU - Strathalbyn - Race 3

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

17.4K

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Verdict

KHORASAN (9) is the one to beat after two solid soft-track runs, first placing here over 6 ¾f behind Expecto Patronum before a luckless fifth at Murray Bridge when slow away and held up near the 2f. The return to 6f is the query, but she has been competitive in stronger. In the mix. KARMA QUEEN (8) has been costly as a long-standing maiden, yet she has placed at this venue and has enough 6f ratings to stay in the argument. Each-way. DESERT CHARM (1) is improving quickly, was wide throughout when fifth at Gawler, beaten a length and a half, and gets blinkers for the first time from a kinder draw. Can give this a shake. NOLABELL (13) solid Balaklava placing first-up and has Listed race experience. Further improvement expected.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Returns after six weeks on the back of a forgivable Murray Bdge fifth, beaten three lengths after beginning slowly, being held up near the 2f and still picking up well. She had placed at this venue the run prior on soft ground behind Expecto Patronum and has been respected in recent markets. Brings the best recent substance. 1st Pick 9 Khorasan Jockey: Kayla Crowther Trainer: Stuart Padman J: Kayla Crowther T: Stuart Padman	75	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Returns after six weeks on the back of a forgivable Murray Bdge fifth, beaten three lengths after beginning slowly, being held up near the 2f and still picking up well. She had placed at this venue the run prior on soft ground behind Expecto Patronum and has been respected in recent markets. Brings the best recent substance.
7	Comes through the strongest exposed line after finishing fifth in a Morphettville Mdn in Saturday company, where she sat handy and was not beaten far by Prestige Lucky. Her debut second at Murray Bdge was excellent, beaten a nose by Zerealm after being held up near the 3f. Wide draw aside, she is a major hope. 2nd Pick 7 Gift Of Silence Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Will Clarken & Charlotte Sorby J: Non Runner T: Will Clarken & Charlotte Sorby	194	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Comes through the strongest exposed line after finishing fifth in a Morphettville Mdn in Saturday company, where she sat handy and was not beaten far by Prestige Lucky. Her debut second at Murray Bdge was excellent, beaten a nose by Zerealm after being held up near the 3f. Wide draw aside, she is a major hope.
8	Returns from a five-week freshening after running fourth at Balaklava over 1m, making late ground but still beaten just under eight lengths. Her Bordertown run prior was plain after tracking the speed, yet she brings an apprentice claim and has placed at this venue. The claim, venue placing and 6f profile keep her in the mix. 3rd Pick 8 Karma Queen Jockey: Jordyn Weatherley Trainer: Will Clarken & Charlotte Sorby J: Jordyn Weatherley T: Will Clarken & Charlotte Sorby	91	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Returns from a five-week freshening after running fourth at Balaklava over 1m, making late ground but still beaten just under eight lengths. Her Bordertown run prior was plain after tracking the speed, yet she brings an apprentice claim and has placed at this venue. The claim, venue placing and 6f profile keep her in the mix.

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