AU - Strathalbyn - Race 5

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

10.2f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 7

17.7K

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Verdict

DIVINE FIRE (5) put it all together to score a well deserved victory on the back of some solid efforts, getting the job done by a head here last time as public elect. Milnes sticks and can make it two on the trot. SUIT OF WANDS (8) got things back on track last time at Murray Bridge when battling on gamely into the placings. Is already winner over this track and trip and boasts the peaks to take this out. RETOURNE (14) doesn't win out of turn but only just missed here last time behind Divine Fire, who he meets a kilo better this time Can turn the tables. I LOVE THIS SONG (12) will likely find himself a long way off the speed again from the car park draw but if the early pace is strong he could cause a late scare.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Recent form sound. Most recently favourite, won by a head at Strathalbyn on July 29 over 1 ¼m on a rain affected track defeating Retourne carrying 128lbs at $2.80. The race before that 2nd of 7 at this track on July 26 over 1m, slow going 1.0 len behind Star Studded Belle carrying 126lbs at $2.20. Confidence back and is among the main hopes. 1st Pick 5 Divine Fire Jockey: Rochelle Milnes Trainer: Stephen Theodore J: Rochelle Milnes T: Stephen Theodore	148	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently favourite, won by a head at Strathalbyn on July 29 over 1 ¼m on a rain affected track defeating Retourne carrying 128lbs at $2.80. The race before that 2nd of 7 at this track on July 26 over 1m, slow going 1.0 len behind Star Studded Belle carrying 126lbs at $2.20. Confidence back and is among the main hopes.
8	Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 14 at Murray Bridge on August 5 over 1 ¼m, slow going 2.75 len behind Contrary with 130lbs at $6.50. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on July 26 over 1m, slow going 6 len behind Contrary with 130lbs at $3.30. Made headway last time. Rates highly and expected to go well. 2nd Pick 8 Suit Of Wands Jockey: Campbell Rawiller Trainer: Will Clarken & Charlotte Sorby J: Campbell Rawiller T: Will Clarken & Charlotte Sorby	138	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 14 at Murray Bridge on August 5 over 1 ¼m, slow going 2.75 len behind Contrary with 130lbs at $6.50. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on July 26 over 1m, slow going 6 len behind Contrary with 130lbs at $3.30. Made headway last time. Rates highly and expected to go well.
14	Last start 2nd of 10 at Strathalbyn on July 29 over 1 ¼m, slow going head behind Divine Fire carrying 120lbs at $11. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 9 at Murray Bridge on July 7 over 1m, on a slow track, 8 len behind Fight For Freedom carrying 122lbs at $9.50. Will take plenty of beating. 3rd Pick 14 Retourne Jockey: Harry Grace Trainer: Claudette Rose J: Harry Grace T: Claudette Rose	94	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Last start 2nd of 10 at Strathalbyn on July 29 over 1 ¼m, slow going head behind Divine Fire carrying 120lbs at $11. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 9 at Murray Bridge on July 7 over 1m, on a slow track, 8 len behind Fight For Freedom carrying 122lbs at $9.50. Will take plenty of beating.

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