AU - Mount Barker - Race 7

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

6.5f

Benchmark

Turf

(4)

62.2K

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Verdict

PLAYING RIO (4) beat a similar lineup when winning the feature at Albany 2 weeks ago and he has been placed in both of his starts here over the trip. He has to carry an extra 7lbs this time but can repeat the dose. BEAU ZOOM (1) was runner-up behind the top pick last time out and meets that runner better off at the weights this time. Whether that is enough for the tables to be turned, remains to be seen. FINAL SIREN (3) finished runner-up in a 4-horse field at Ascot last time out after setting the pace. Those tactics are a help around this circuit and he could be the one to peg back again. INVINCIBLE POWER (7) gives his trainer Rebecca Bayliss a strong hand in this race and he is by no means the least of her chances. He has a good draw and another honest effort can be expected. VONSNIP (11) is normally consistent and was runner-up in lesser company at Albany last time out. She has 13lbs less to carry this time and is capable of a top-3 finish if everything goes her way.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Useful gelding. Last start won by 0.8 len at Albany Fitzpatrick January 5 over 6f defeating Beau Zoom carrying 121lbs at $6.50. The run before that 5th of 16 at Ascot Tbwa Stallion on December 21 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Norich carrying 121lbs at $15. Right in the mix again. 1st Pick 4 Playing Rio Jockey: Jason Whiting Trainer: P B Hunter J: Jason Whiting T: P B Hunter	111	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Useful gelding. Last start won by 0.8 len at Albany Fitzpatrick January 5 over 6f defeating Beau Zoom carrying 121lbs at $6.50. The run before that 5th of 16 at Ascot Tbwa Stallion on December 21 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Norich carrying 121lbs at $15. Right in the mix again.
1	Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 8 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on December 14 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Keep Attacking carrying 120lbs at $21. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 16 at Albany Fitzpatrick on January 5 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Playing Rio with 128lbs at $16. Well placed. Expected to feature. 2nd Pick 1 Beau Zoom Jockey: Kyra Yuill Trainer: Rebecca Bayliss J: Kyra Yuill T: Rebecca Bayliss	155	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 8 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on December 14 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Keep Attacking carrying 120lbs at $21. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 16 at Albany Fitzpatrick on January 5 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Playing Rio with 128lbs at $16. Well placed. Expected to feature.
3	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 8 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on December 14 over 5f, 5 len behind Bopping Blue carrying 128lbs at $2.50. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Ascot Rtg 72+ on January 4 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Premium Choice with 125lbs at $1.95. Talented type who is one of the leading chances. 3rd Pick 3 Final Siren Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Rebecca Bayliss J: Lucy Fiore T: Rebecca Bayliss	139	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 8 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on December 14 over 5f, 5 len behind Bopping Blue carrying 128lbs at $2.50. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Ascot Rtg 72+ on January 4 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Premium Choice with 125lbs at $1.95. Talented type who is one of the leading chances.

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