AU - Flemington MCC - Race 2

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

97.5K

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Verdict

SABAJ (2) was scratched from Cup day in preference for this. He was hard in the market first up in the Silver Eagle and ran a solid race having shown plenty of ability last time in. Drawn poorly here, he'll need a good ride but gets the right man on board and has the ability to take this out. HE'LL RIP (13) ran on Cup day and ran well in the race won by Persian Spirit which was in very fast time. That should have him better placed out to a mile on the quick turnaround. NATION'S CALL (11) broke through for a smart win at Moonee Valley last time and should take catching again here if he gets across early. FARHH FLUNG (5) was okay in the Seymour Cup last time but had been racing well prior and this suits. SEVEN'S (14) is off a smart win at Rosehill and can measure up with a nice overall record.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Second-up. First-up after six months 6th of 13 at Randwick in the G3 Silver Eagle on October 18 over 6 ½f, 3.5 len behind Linebacker with 123lbs at $4.80. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Morphettville 0-68 February 22 over 7f defeating Right Of Veto carrying 128lbs at $1.55. Profiles nicely for this. 1st Pick 2 Sabaj Jockey: Mark Zahra Trainer: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr J: Mark Zahra T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr	134	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis Second-up. First-up after six months 6th of 13 at Randwick in the G3 Silver Eagle on October 18 over 6 ½f, 3.5 len behind Linebacker with 123lbs at $4.80. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Morphettville 0-68 February 22 over 7f defeating Right Of Veto carrying 128lbs at $1.55. Profiles nicely for this.
13	Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 13 at this track Bm90 on November 4 over 7f, on a slow track, 5 len behind Persian Spirit carrying 119lbs at $10. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Moonee Valley Bm78 on October 24 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Nation's Call with 131lbs at $4.80. Very fit and going well enough to win. 2nd Pick 13 He'll Rip Jockey: Luke Currie Trainer: L & T Corstens & W Larkin J: Luke Currie T: L & T Corstens & W Larkin	123	-	-	-	7%	14/1
Analysis Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 13 at this track Bm90 on November 4 over 7f, on a slow track, 5 len behind Persian Spirit carrying 119lbs at $10. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Moonee Valley Bm78 on October 24 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Nation's Call with 131lbs at $4.80. Very fit and going well enough to win.
11	Last start won by 1.75 len at Moonee Valley Bm78 October 24 over 1m defeating Presser carrying 128lbs at $16. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 12 at Caulfield Bm80 Grand Hcp on October 11 over 1 ¹/16m, 3.5 len behind Blindedbythelight with 130lbs at $11. Takes catching. 3rd Pick 11 Nation's Call Jockey: Ethan Brown Trainer: Robbie Griffiths J: Ethan Brown T: Robbie Griffiths	142	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Last start won by 1.75 len at Moonee Valley Bm78 October 24 over 1m defeating Presser carrying 128lbs at $16. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 12 at Caulfield Bm80 Grand Hcp on October 11 over 1 ¹/16m, 3.5 len behind Blindedbythelight with 130lbs at $11. Takes catching.

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