AU - Strathalbyn - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

6.7f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 7

17.7K

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Verdict

HEALTHANDHAPPINESS (5) has been freshened since finishing sixth over 6f at Murray Bridge on debut, where he was warming late. Filled a placing in a recent trial here and a bold showing is expected. PAGANINI (2) bounced back to form last start but found one better over 7 ?f at Gawler, after leading them to the bend. Drops back in trip and gets a good chance to finally break through. MOUSSAKA (1) has had plenty of chances to break through and while he couldn't get the job done as favourite last time he should prove harder to stop now with added fitness. DARCI LANE (4) is a first starter by Darci Brahma for the Hickmott camp. Well educated with eight trials and keeps Todd Pannell. Should be competitive with the blinkers going straight on. SWEET KICK (8) is one to throw in the exotics.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	At debut, 6th of 11 at Murray Bridge 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 6f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Nordic Viking with 127lbs at $6.50. Likely improver who is expected to measure up. 1st Pick 5 Healthandhappiness Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Will Clarken J: Non Runner T: Will Clarken	108	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis At debut, 6th of 11 at Murray Bridge 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 6f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Nordic Viking with 127lbs at $6.50. Likely improver who is expected to measure up.
2	At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 7f, on a wet track, 2.75 len behind Think Lu Bella carrying 128lbs at $7.50. Before that second last of 12 at Morphettville Parks 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 7f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Wine Snob with 128lbs at $31. Definite winning chance. Sure to go very well. 2nd Pick 2 Paganini Jockey: Caitlin Tootell Trainer: Jon O'connor J: Caitlin Tootell T: Jon O'connor	160	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 7f, on a wet track, 2.75 len behind Think Lu Bella carrying 128lbs at $7.50. Before that second last of 12 at Morphettville Parks 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 7f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Wine Snob with 128lbs at $31. Definite winning chance. Sure to go very well.
1	Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 11 at Gawler 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 6f, in the wet, 3.5 len behind No Mans Land carrying 128lbs at $3.30. Previously second-up made ground from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Synthesise carrying 128lbs at $19. Plenty of improvement to come. 3rd Pick 1 Moussaka Jockey: Jason Holder Trainer: Stuart Gower J: Jason Holder T: Stuart Gower	133	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 11 at Gawler 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 6f, in the wet, 3.5 len behind No Mans Land carrying 128lbs at $3.30. Previously second-up made ground from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Synthesise carrying 128lbs at $19. Plenty of improvement to come.

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