AU - Hobart - Race 6

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

5.5f

Class 1

Turf

GOOD 4

17.1K

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Verdict

Another competitive race. FIRST LINE (2) has speed but might well take the sit here fresh and let a couple of others gas themselves. Has trialled well and can run on over the top. PRINCE OF KHATUN (1) normally leads but off the wide gate took a sit last time. Back to the rails expected to push forward. Burke has a great record while aboard and will take catching. SH' BOURNE ANGEL (4) was strongly fancied on debut and gave nothing else a chance, leading throughout. Has upside and will push forward from the wide gate and take beating again. QUEEN OF MALWA (3) is a lightly raced former Victorian mare who hasn't won for an age. Has run some good races for the new yard and resumes here on the back of a good trial. Will be charging late if presented on song. CELESTIAL GLOW (5) was a little off best last time but looks well weighted here with the claim and can atone.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at this track Cl1 June 8 over 7f, soft track, 6 len behind Skin In The Game with 121lbs at $4.20. Previously first up, second of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw November 5 2024 over 5f, 0.5 len behind Street Diva carrying 117lbs at $7. Talented galloper resuming off a good trial and expected to go close. 1st Pick 2 First Line Jockey: Jabez Johnstone Trainer: John Keys J: Jabez Johnstone T: John Keys	125	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at this track Cl1 June 8 over 7f, soft track, 6 len behind Skin In The Game with 121lbs at $4.20. Previously first up, second of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw November 5 2024 over 5f, 0.5 len behind Street Diva carrying 117lbs at $7. Talented galloper resuming off a good trial and expected to go close.
1	Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 9 at Launceston Cl1 on November 12 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Platinum Reggae carrying 126lbs at $2.90. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Launceston Cl1 on October 24 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Blameitontheboogie carrying 123lbs at $3.10. Speedy type drawn the rails and will take catching. 2nd Pick 1 Prince Of Khatun Jockey: Erica Byrne Burke Trainer: Adam Trinder J: Erica Byrne Burke T: Adam Trinder	205	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 9 at Launceston Cl1 on November 12 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Platinum Reggae carrying 126lbs at $2.90. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Launceston Cl1 on October 24 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Blameitontheboogie carrying 123lbs at $3.10. Speedy type drawn the rails and will take catching.
4	Was well-supported at debut, won favourite, won by 0.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw November 23 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating Verhoeven carrying 121lbs at $2.80. Promising filly who led throughout on debut and despite the gate expected to measure up again. 3rd Pick 4 Sh' Bourne Angel Jockey: Anthony Darmanin Trainer: Stuart Gandy J: Anthony Darmanin T: Stuart Gandy	173	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, won favourite, won by 0.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw November 23 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating Verhoeven carrying 121lbs at $2.80. Promising filly who led throughout on debut and despite the gate expected to measure up again.

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