AU - Strathalbyn - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

6.7f

Class 1

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

Race drops away quickly. QUEENOFTHEAIR (7) resumes for a new yard. Ran a solid race over a mile in Listed grade two back and returns here well back in class. Has placed fresh and can hit the ground running for new stable. MRS PENNY CRACKER (4) was placed two back at the provincials then got off the mark when heavily bet at Haildon. This tougher but one of the few in form and can measure up again. ARTILLERY (1) resumes from a long break. Has the ability and fitter for two trials should run a forward race. SMOKIN' EYES (5) is going better than it looks. Ran fifth in a hot form race last time and is ready to peak after three runs in. EXPLICABLE (2) changed yard recently and kicked off for the new stable perhaps on the way back home from Victoria with a placing in the country. Well travelled galloper who has won at the trip and is a top three hope.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Mare back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Balaklava Bm60 April 16 over 1m, 7 len behind The Golden Fist with 120lbs at $7. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Morphettville Parks 3yo Bm68 February 15 over 6 ¼f, 2 len behind Justa Star carrying 125lbs at $19. Resumes in easier grade for new yard and expected to run well. 1st Pick 7 Queenoftheair Jockey: Alana Livesey Trainer: Sophia Mackay J: Alana Livesey T: Sophia Mackay	131	-	-	-	1%	99/1
Analysis Mare back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Balaklava Bm60 April 16 over 1m, 7 len behind The Golden Fist with 120lbs at $7. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Morphettville Parks 3yo Bm68 February 15 over 6 ¼f, 2 len behind Justa Star carrying 125lbs at $19. Resumes in easier grade for new yard and expected to run well.
4	Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite, came from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Halidon 3yo+ Mdn-Sw October 19 over 6f defeating Oldpop with 123lbs at $1.60. Before that 3rd of 11 at Gawler 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on October 6 over 6f, head behind Lady Zelda carrying 127lbs at $21. This tougher but in form and no reason she cannot build on that success. 2nd Pick 4 Mrs Penny Cracker Jockey: Taylor Johnstone Trainer: Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor J: Taylor Johnstone T: Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor	138	-	-	-	1%	99/1
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite, came from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Halidon 3yo+ Mdn-Sw October 19 over 6f defeating Oldpop with 123lbs at $1.60. Before that 3rd of 11 at Gawler 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on October 6 over 6f, head behind Lady Zelda carrying 127lbs at $21. This tougher but in form and no reason she cannot build on that success.
1	Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 7th of 12 at Gawler Bm56 on June 9 over 6f, on rain affected going, 9 len behind Impending Diamond carrying 137lbs at $4.80. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 7 at this track Cl1 on February 19 over 5 ½f, head behind Mine All Mine carrying 134lbs at $6. Finished fifth in a Murray Bridge jump-out on November 10. Fitter for two trials and looks all set for a positive return. 3rd Pick 1 Artillery Jockey: Todd Pannell Trainer: Michael Hickmott J: Todd Pannell T: Michael Hickmott	125	-	-	-	1%	99/1
Analysis Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 7th of 12 at Gawler Bm56 on June 9 over 6f, on rain affected going, 9 len behind Impending Diamond carrying 137lbs at $4.80. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 7 at this track Cl1 on February 19 over 5 ½f, head behind Mine All Mine carrying 134lbs at $6. Finished fifth in a Murray Bridge jump-out on November 10. Fitter for two trials and looks all set for a positive return.

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