AU - Mount Barker - Race 4

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

5.5f

Class 2

Turf

(4)

14.9K

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Verdict

SIRIUS STORM (4) has been racing his way into full fitness and came home with a rush when finishing runner-up by just over a length at Albany a fortnight ago and he will hoping for a genuine tempo here. He is poised to have the last say this time. BEST OF THE GODS (3) let down with a well-timed effort to score over the top pick in the same race last start. He is worse off at the weights with that runner this time but with another good draw, he can repeat the dose. DO DA DITTY (7) made up a lot of late ground after getting back further than expected last time out at Albany 8 days ago and she will be hoping to settle a touch closer this time. Stick with her on an each-way basis. SAILORALONG (2) was an all-the-way maiden winner fresh up for a new stable at Albany 2 weeks ago and with Jason Whiting picking up the ride, there is no reason why he can't win again. ELSA'S PRIDE (8) dropped down in class and found form with a bold second last start. She can go one better here.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Form hard to fault. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 8 at Albany Cl1 on January 5 over 5 ½f, 1.1 len behind Best Of The Gods carrying 129lbs at $5.50. Before that 4th of 7 at Bunbury Cl1 on December 19 over 5 ½f, 1.75 len behind Roundabout Glory carrying 127lbs at $3.60. Nice effort last time so worth following up. 1st Pick 4 Sirius Storm Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Adam Durrant J: Lucy Fiore T: Adam Durrant	138	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 8 at Albany Cl1 on January 5 over 5 ½f, 1.1 len behind Best Of The Gods carrying 129lbs at $5.50. Before that 4th of 7 at Bunbury Cl1 on December 19 over 5 ½f, 1.75 len behind Roundabout Glory carrying 127lbs at $3.60. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
3	Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Albany Cl2 on December 26 over 6 ¼f, 0.7 len behind Song Cycle with 126lbs at $5.50. Second run from a spell favourite, came from midfield and won by 1.1 len at Albany Cl1 January 5 over 5 ½f defeating Sirius Storm with 127lbs at $2.40. Genuine contender. 2nd Pick 3 Best Of The Gods Jockey: Christopher Nicoll Trainer: Steve Wolfe J: Christopher Nicoll T: Steve Wolfe	119	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Albany Cl2 on December 26 over 6 ¼f, 0.7 len behind Song Cycle with 126lbs at $5.50. Second run from a spell favourite, came from midfield and won by 1.1 len at Albany Cl1 January 5 over 5 ½f defeating Sirius Storm with 127lbs at $2.40. Genuine contender.
7	Going well. Last start 4th of 8 at Albany Cl2 on January 11 over 5f, 2 len behind Hit The Jackpot carrying 122lbs at $4.60. The run before that won by a neck at Narrogin Rtg 46+ December 21 over 5 ½f defeating Good Vibes with 122lbs at $4.80. Can do much better this time. 3rd Pick 7 Do Da Ditty Jockey: Alex Hearn Trainer: Maurice Sheridan J: Alex Hearn T: Maurice Sheridan	122	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Going well. Last start 4th of 8 at Albany Cl2 on January 11 over 5f, 2 len behind Hit The Jackpot carrying 122lbs at $4.60. The run before that won by a neck at Narrogin Rtg 46+ December 21 over 5 ½f defeating Good Vibes with 122lbs at $4.80. Can do much better this time.

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