AU - Mount Barker - Race 6

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

6.5f

Benchmark

Turf

(4)

14.9K

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Verdict

KING CARTEL (1) has been below his best in his last couple of starts at Ascot and has found a nice race to regain some of his confidence. He could possibly lead all the way here. On top. WARRALEA LASS (12) is usually better off over more ground and with a run under her belt but she is down in class and can easily rip off a race like this fresh up. A market watch is advised. MAGNABURMA (6) was beaten by a wide draw last time out and cops another tricky gate here. The pace is likely to be on here and he can have the last say. Jason Whiting sticks with him and so do we. HOW PRETTY (5) is a very capable mare on her day and needed her last start at Ascot. She has less space between runs this time and can bounce straight back into the money. ZAC LUVS TO FLY (10) fought hard to the line when finishing fifth at Ascot 11 days ago. He has a decent record on this track and is worth including in all combinations to be safe.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 64+ on January 11 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Angel Undercover carrying 126lbs at $17. The race before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at Ascot West on December 21 over 7f, 7 len behind Investmentstrategy with 121lbs at $6.50. Key runner who should run well. 1st Pick 1 King Cartel Jockey: Chanel Cooper Trainer: Mitchell Pateman J: Chanel Cooper T: Mitchell Pateman	171	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 64+ on January 11 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Angel Undercover carrying 126lbs at $17. The race before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at Ascot West on December 21 over 7f, 7 len behind Investmentstrategy with 121lbs at $6.50. Key runner who should run well.
12	Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Northam Rtg 54+ September 15 over 1m, 4 len behind Super Romani carrying 123lbs at $8.50. Previously first up, seventh of 10 at Belmont Park 3yo 0Mwly July 24 over 6f, soft track, 10 len behind Deferred with 122lbs at $41. Expect a forward showing. 2nd Pick 12 Warralea Lass Jockey: Christopher Nicoll Trainer: Steve Wolfe J: Christopher Nicoll T: Steve Wolfe	98	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Northam Rtg 54+ September 15 over 1m, 4 len behind Super Romani carrying 123lbs at $8.50. Previously first up, seventh of 10 at Belmont Park 3yo 0Mwly July 24 over 6f, soft track, 10 len behind Deferred with 122lbs at $41. Expect a forward showing.
6	At the latest run 7th of 11 at Albany Rtg 58+ on January 5 over 7 ½f, 2.25 len behind Mr Mt Walker carrying 127lbs at $5.50. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Albany Rtg 58+ on December 12 over 7 ½f, nose behind Antique Queen with 126lbs at $5. Strong contender on best form. 3rd Pick 6 Magnaburma Jockey: Jason Whiting Trainer: P B Hunter J: Jason Whiting T: P B Hunter	98	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis At the latest run 7th of 11 at Albany Rtg 58+ on January 5 over 7 ½f, 2.25 len behind Mr Mt Walker carrying 127lbs at $5.50. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Albany Rtg 58+ on December 12 over 7 ½f, nose behind Antique Queen with 126lbs at $5. Strong contender on best form.

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