AU - Strathalbyn - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

10.2f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

17.4K

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Verdict

SANDASTAN (4) is the one to beat after a well-supported BM52 win at Manangatang, where he worked home over the top and scored by two lengths from Ginger Sweet. The rise from country company is the test, but his earlier BM60 third at Gawler, when beaten just under a length after racing wide, gives the form enough depth. Key runner. EAGLELOU (3) is the main danger, with his latest BM60 fourth at Gawler better than it reads after covering ground throughout, and he has enough wet-track form to stay in the argument. AITCH D'AMICO (1) drops back from BM64 Saturday company, has placed three times from four at this track and distance, and gets a 4lbs claim to help offset the top weight. Major player. NO MANS LAND (2) has been close enough in recent mile runs to be a genuine place hope, though 1 ¼m is new territory and the wide draw leaves him with something to answer.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Arrives in winning form after a well-supported BM52 victory at Manangatang, working home over the top to beat Ginger Sweet by two lengths. That came five days after a strong BM60 third at Gawler, where he raced wide and was beaten just under a length by Girls Girls Girls. In-form, proven at the trip and the one to beat. 1st Pick 4 Sandastan Jockey: Connor Murtagh Trainer: Garret Lynch J: Connor Murtagh T: Garret Lynch	100	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Arrives in winning form after a well-supported BM52 victory at Manangatang, working home over the top to beat Ginger Sweet by two lengths. That came five days after a strong BM60 third at Gawler, where he raced wide and was beaten just under a length by Girls Girls Girls. In-form, proven at the trip and the one to beat.
3	Had genuine excuses when fourth in a BM60 at Gawler, beaten two and a half lengths after racing wide throughout. He had earlier finished fourth over 1m at Balaklava, so the recent form has held together despite not winning. Clear danger. 2nd Pick 3 Eaglelou Jockey: Jason Holder Trainer: Darren & Aimee Magro J: Jason Holder T: Darren & Aimee Magro	129	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Had genuine excuses when fourth in a BM60 at Gawler, beaten two and a half lengths after racing wide throughout. He had earlier finished fourth over 1m at Balaklava, so the recent form has held together despite not winning. Clear danger.
1	Drops back from BM64 Saturday company after finishing second last at Morphettville, beaten four and a half lengths, with a slow start leaving him rearward throughout. He was also second last in a BM68 at Morphettville Parks two back, though there was some late interference. Main hope if he begins cleanly. 3rd Pick 1 Aitch D'amico Jockey: Rose Hammond Trainer: Byron Cozamanis J: Rose Hammond T: Byron Cozamanis	165	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Drops back from BM64 Saturday company after finishing second last at Morphettville, beaten four and a half lengths, with a slow start leaving him rearward throughout. He was also second last in a BM68 at Morphettville Parks two back, though there was some late interference. Main hope if he begins cleanly.

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