AU - Strathalbyn - Race 4

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

6.7f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 7

17.7K

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Verdict

HELL'S ON FIRE (10) progressed nicely last time out to finish just a head from the winner in second over a similar trip at Balaklava after leading them up to the corner. Peaking now and is the one to beat. VANINETTI (3) is going better than his form reads and building nicely. Nearing his top now and should be sharpened by the blinkers. KARMA QUEEN (8) failed to figure fresh when in the market but has since been sent back to trials where she's gone well. Draws the inside and keeps Milnes, worth following up. KAPPA (5) only warmed late on debut after settling a mile back. Watch for him launching late if the tempo is genuine. GOLDFIELDS GREY (1) has been okay in his two runs back without threatening. Expect Crowther to take him back from the wide draw and save him up for the final shot at them.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 20 over 7f, slow going head behind Green Summer carrying 123lbs at $8. The run before that 6th of 14 at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 7f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Camooweal Girl carrying 122lbs at $7. Expected to feature. 1st Pick 10 Hell's On Fire Jockey: Teagan Voorham Trainer: Michael Hickmott J: Teagan Voorham T: Michael Hickmott	196	-	-	-	40%	6/4
Analysis Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 20 over 7f, slow going head behind Green Summer carrying 123lbs at $8. The run before that 6th of 14 at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 7f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Camooweal Girl carrying 122lbs at $7. Expected to feature.
3	Most recently 4th of 9 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1m, 2 len behind Royal Muse with 125lbs at $7.50. Before that 7th of 14 at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 7f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Camooweal Girl carrying 125lbs at $20. Among the top chances. 2nd Pick 3 Vaninetti Jockey: Brooke King Trainer: Dion & Raygan Koch J: Brooke King T: Dion & Raygan Koch	79	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Most recently 4th of 9 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1m, 2 len behind Royal Muse with 125lbs at $7.50. Before that 7th of 14 at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 7f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Camooweal Girl carrying 125lbs at $20. Among the top chances.
8	Racing second-up today. Last start 8th of 12 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Magna Torino carrying 123lbs at $5.50. At only start last preparation second last of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 7 ½f, 16 len behind Crackerjack Hatch carrying 127lbs at $31. Plenty of improvement to come. 3rd Pick 8 Karma Queen Jockey: Rochelle Milnes Trainer: Will Clarken J: Rochelle Milnes T: Will Clarken	89	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Racing second-up today. Last start 8th of 12 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Magna Torino carrying 123lbs at $5.50. At only start last preparation second last of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 7 ½f, 16 len behind Crackerjack Hatch carrying 127lbs at $31. Plenty of improvement to come.

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