AU - Mornington - Race 7

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

DU CLISSON (6) is back after a break of four months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 5f at Cranbourne. He is a recent jumpout winner who looks to have found the right race and draws well. RHIA (4) is also first-up, back at the races for the first time since July 5, and it's worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 5 ½f at Sale. She's also won a jumpout in preparation for the return and looks favourably drawn. HEARTATTACK JACK (7) returns from a short break after winning over 5f at Bairnsdale a month ago. Shouldn't lack fitness after a recent Moe trial placing. SMART RETURN (9), a stablemate to Du Clisson, last appeared when fourth over 5f at Donald eight months ago but gets in well after the claim and is sure to make her presence felt. SIBEL (10) was terrible last start but returns to the home track, where she won a recent jumpout.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Mares Bm64 August 13 over 6f, soft track, 6 len behind Keeni with 130lbs at $4.40. First up last campaign second of 11 at Cranbourne 0 - 64 July 17 over 5f, soft track, 0.5 len behind Brier with 126lbs at $3.70. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Form last prep good enough for this and trials have been good. 1st Pick 6 Du Clisson Jockey: Jordan Childs Trainer: Tom Dabernig J: Jordan Childs T: Tom Dabernig	127	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Mares Bm64 August 13 over 6f, soft track, 6 len behind Keeni with 130lbs at $4.40. First up last campaign second of 11 at Cranbourne 0 - 64 July 17 over 5f, soft track, 0.5 len behind Brier with 126lbs at $3.70. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Form last prep good enough for this and trials have been good.
4	Mare back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign won by 0.5 len Wangaratta Mdn-Sw July 5 over 5f slow track defeating Fitzalan with 127lbs at $2.40. First up last campaign second of 8 at Sale Mdn-Sw May 28 over 5 ½f, soft track, 1.5 len behind Duchess Zou with 127lbs at $1.65. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign. 2nd Pick 4 Rhia Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman J: Lachlan Neindorf T: Anthony & Sam Freedman	85	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Mare back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign won by 0.5 len Wangaratta Mdn-Sw July 5 over 5f slow track defeating Fitzalan with 127lbs at $2.40. First up last campaign second of 8 at Sale Mdn-Sw May 28 over 5 ½f, soft track, 1.5 len behind Duchess Zou with 127lbs at $1.65. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.
7	Second run back. First-up after five months won by a nose at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw November 4 over 5f in soft going defeating Rodriquez with 131lbs at $4.60. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 5f, 4 len behind New York Star carrying 128lbs at $9. Huge chance on recent form. 3rd Pick 7 Heartattack Jack Jockey: Jason Maskiell Trainer: Damien Walkley J: Jason Maskiell T: Damien Walkley	109	-	-	-	5%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months won by a nose at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw November 4 over 5f in soft going defeating Rodriquez with 131lbs at $4.60. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 5f, 4 len behind New York Star carrying 128lbs at $9. Huge chance on recent form.

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