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AU2 - Launceston - Race 5

Harness

12 Runners

10.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

9.1K

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Verdict

JAMES IN CHARGE (6) has not raced since he was successful by 2.75 metres at this track over 1 ?m four-and-a-half months ago. Ready for his return following a recent trial. Sure to prove hard to beat while fresh. JUST TIGER (3) made a winning return at his latest appearance two-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 1.1 metres over 1 ?/16m at Burnie. That latest effort is good enough to win a race of this calibre. BLITZERN (12) ended last prep with a win at this track over 1 ?m four-and-a-half months ago. Capable of a forward showing while fresh. ROYAL APPOINTMENT (2) missed the placings two runs back then did a great job to finish 8 metres back in third despite breaking in the run over 5 ?f at Hobart nine days ago. It doesn't get any easier but he is going well enough to be competitive.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	First up. At the last run he won by 2.75 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (2:44.80) beating Better Exclusive in NR 57 to 64 on July 21 at $1.24 at the bell was 5th-10.7m 2WWC. Is a first-up winner in the past and looks a top chance. 1st Pick 6 James In Charge Jockey: Rohan Hillier Trainer: D F Braun J: Rohan Hillier T: D F Braun	77	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis First up. At the last run he won by 2.75 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (2:44.80) beating Better Exclusive in NR 57 to 64 on July 21 at $1.24 at the bell was 5th-10.7m 2WWC. Is a first-up winner in the past and looks a top chance.
3	Looked good last start. Won by 1.1 m (FT Fr1) at Burnie (3:14.70) beating Bold Centurian in No NR on November 8 at $3.60. Two runs back solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 6th-8.8m 2WWC beaten 3 m by Blitzern (2:41.40) in No NR on July 21 at $10. Has a solid second-up record and expected to go on with it. 2nd Pick 3 Just Tiger Jockey: Charlie Castles Trainer: Charlie Castles J: Charlie Castles T: Charlie Castles	76	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Looked good last start. Won by 1.1 m (FT Fr1) at Burnie (3:14.70) beating Bold Centurian in No NR on November 8 at $3.60. Two runs back solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 6th-8.8m 2WWC beaten 3 m by Blitzern (2:41.40) in No NR on July 21 at $10. Has a solid second-up record and expected to go on with it.
12	Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign winning by 1.3 m (Sr1) at this track (2:41.40) beating Magician in No NR on July 21 at $5.50 at the bell was 3rd-3.5m on the pegs. Strong winning chance. 3rd Pick 12 Blitzern Jockey: Mitch Ford Trainer: W G Dornauf J: Mitch Ford T: W G Dornauf	76	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign winning by 1.3 m (Sr1) at this track (2:41.40) beating Magician in No NR on July 21 at $5.50 at the bell was 3rd-3.5m on the pegs. Strong winning chance.

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