AU - Orange - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

10.4f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 9

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Verdict

FLASHY ICON (3) backs up 10 days after racing on speed and finishing second over 1 ¼m at Canberra. That was a solid effort and he's expected to go well again. DRUNKEN SAILOR (2) settled well back and only warmed to his task late over 7 ½f at Rosehill last time. Easier this time and the rise in trip suits. Can improve sharply. JIMMY MANOLO (4) was only beaten just under two lengths when fourth over 1 5/16m at Wyong four weeks ago. Peaking now and expected to be more prominent in running. No reason he can't be in the finish. SINGLE CROWN (7) progressed nicely last start when beaten just a head. Faces a tougher assignment but is worth keeping safe down in the weights as an each-way chance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Canberra Bm65 on December 5 over 1 ¼m, slow going 1.5 len behind Bearings with 126lbs at $7. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Nowra Cl2 Bm62 on November 17 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Caravanserai carrying 129lbs at $2.80. Rates highly and can measure up. 1st Pick 3 Flashy Icon Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire Trainer: Rob Potter J: Jean Van Overmeire T: Rob Potter	123	-	-	-	50%	1/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Canberra Bm65 on December 5 over 1 ¼m, slow going 1.5 len behind Bearings with 126lbs at $7. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Nowra Cl2 Bm62 on November 17 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Caravanserai carrying 129lbs at $2.80. Rates highly and can measure up.
2	Most recently eased back early on 8th of 11 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on December 7 over 7 ½f, 4 len behind Missile Seeker with 115lbs at $101. The run before that 4th of 9 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm64 (62) on November 15 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Nantucket Island carrying 126lbs at $12. Can improve on the latest effort and gets his chance. 2nd Pick 2 Drunken Sailor Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: James Ponsonby J: Non Runner T: James Ponsonby	142	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Most recently eased back early on 8th of 11 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on December 7 over 7 ½f, 4 len behind Missile Seeker with 115lbs at $101. The run before that 4th of 9 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm64 (62) on November 15 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Nantucket Island carrying 126lbs at $12. Can improve on the latest effort and gets his chance.
4	Form hard to fault. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on November 16 over 1 5/16m, 1.75 len behind Mediaro with 121lbs at $71. The race before that ran last in a small field at Wyong Bm64 on October 30 over 1m, 7 len behind Green Spaces carrying 119lbs at $101. Not far away last time. Has ability and is among the leading hopes. 3rd Pick 4 Jimmy Manolo Jockey: Andrew Calder Trainer: Matthew Smith J: Andrew Calder T: Matthew Smith	133	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on November 16 over 1 5/16m, 1.75 len behind Mediaro with 121lbs at $71. The race before that ran last in a small field at Wyong Bm64 on October 30 over 1m, 7 len behind Green Spaces carrying 119lbs at $101. Not far away last time. Has ability and is among the leading hopes.

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