AU - Ballarat - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Maiden

Synthetic

STANDARD

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Verdict

RUNCHICKENRUN (7) can break through off some encouraging recent form, beaten a head two back at Geelong before a close-up fourth here over 6f last time out. Up to 7f should suit nicely now and this isn't the deepest maiden. HIDE YOUR ASSETS (5) wasn't beaten all that far first up at Moe and should have taken plenty of benefit from that outing. Still lightly raced and can figure in the finish. LADY OF STEEL (6) is a 46-start maiden who has been going okay of late. She's not the worst in a winnable race. BON AURELIA (2) was no match for a dominant winner at Balaklava last time out but beat the rest has claims. BLANCHE BASS (1) is lightly raced and can improve in her second campaign.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Tell Us Toll carrying 127lbs at $4.40. The race before that made ground from midfield, 2nd of 11 at Geelong F&M Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 6 ¼f, head behind Teresprit with 128lbs at $8. This looks a nice race for her. 1st Pick 7 Runchickenrun Jockey: Tom Madden Trainer: Paul Koumis J: Tom Madden T: Paul Koumis	145	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Tell Us Toll carrying 127lbs at $4.40. The race before that made ground from midfield, 2nd of 11 at Geelong F&M Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 6 ¼f, head behind Teresprit with 128lbs at $8. This looks a nice race for her.
5	Second run back. First-up after six months 6th of 11 at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 19 over 6f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Surfin' Bird carrying 119lbs at $26. Previously second-up made ground from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Moe Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Atoyo with 123lbs at $9.50. Fitter and can take beating. 2nd Pick 5 Hide Your Assets Jockey: Harry Coffey Trainer: Shane Nichols J: Harry Coffey T: Shane Nichols	132	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Second run back. First-up after six months 6th of 11 at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 19 over 6f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Surfin' Bird carrying 119lbs at $26. Previously second-up made ground from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Moe Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Atoyo with 123lbs at $9.50. Fitter and can take beating.
6	Most recently eased back early on 4th in a small field at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Kawa carrying 128lbs at $51. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track F&M Bm58 on June 13 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Albanian Star carrying 119lbs at $26. Solid each way chance. 3rd Pick 6 Lady Of Steel Jockey: Jaylah Kennedy Trainer: Shay Keating J: Jaylah Kennedy T: Shay Keating	125	-	-	-	6%	18/1
Analysis Most recently eased back early on 4th in a small field at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Kawa carrying 128lbs at $51. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track F&M Bm58 on June 13 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Albanian Star carrying 119lbs at $26. Solid each way chance.

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