AU - Hobart - Race 2

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Class 5

Turf

(5)

18.7K

VIEW

Verdict

STARDARMUS (5) was much too good here this trip for the CL3 graders rating well. Tumbles in weight and she can win again without surprise. Goes in on top of JUST A NEEDS (2) who brings two threatening efforts to the table and looks ready to peak. An inside barrier and 7lbs claim assist. She comes back 1f but can manage. SWEET LUCIFER (3) went close here third-up and is looking for the longer journey. GEEGEES CITY BOY (4) has scored at his last two starts, most recently by 0.8 lengths over 5 ¾f at Devonport Synthetic. That continued the good form this campaign with two wins from four runs. Respect again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 8 at this track Bm68 on December 15 over 5 ½f, 0.8 len behind Anyways Roxie carrying 121lbs at $16. Second run from a spell came from midfield, 2nd of 10 at this track Bm64 F&M on January 3 over 7f, nose behind Fighting For Gold with 128lbs at $4.40. Fitter now and making headway. Go close. 1st Pick 7 Zewinna Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: John Blacker J: Non Runner T: John Blacker	143	-	-	-	19%	Scratched
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 8 at this track Bm68 on December 15 over 5 ½f, 0.8 len behind Anyways Roxie carrying 121lbs at $16. Second run from a spell came from midfield, 2nd of 10 at this track Bm64 F&M on January 3 over 7f, nose behind Fighting For Gold with 128lbs at $4.40. Fitter now and making headway. Go close.
5	Useful gelding. Most recently won by 1.3 len at this track Cl3 Sw January 3 over 7f defeating April's Dance carrying 130lbs at $13. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track Cl3 on December 27 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Turk Boy with 128lbs at $8.50. Can continue on. 2nd Pick 5 Stardarmus Jockey: Erica Byrne Burke Trainer: John Blacker J: Erica Byrne Burke T: John Blacker	139	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Useful gelding. Most recently won by 1.3 len at this track Cl3 Sw January 3 over 7f defeating April's Dance carrying 130lbs at $13. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track Cl3 on December 27 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Turk Boy with 128lbs at $8.50. Can continue on.
2	Useful type. Most recently 4th of 7 at this track Bm72 on January 3 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Steel Mist with 130lbs at $2.90. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Launceston Cl5 on December 11 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Asva carrying 130lbs at $4. Has winning claims. 3rd Pick 2 Just A Needs Jockey: Jackson Radley Trainer: Imogen Miller J: Jackson Radley T: Imogen Miller	182	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Useful type. Most recently 4th of 7 at this track Bm72 on January 3 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Steel Mist with 130lbs at $2.90. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Launceston Cl5 on December 11 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Asva carrying 130lbs at $4. Has winning claims.

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