AU - Seymour - Race 8

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

9.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

17.6K

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Verdict

REZONE (3) won a Saturday 3YO race over 1 ¼m at Caulfield just over 12 months ago and while he hasn't rediscovered that form the two runs this time in have been over trips short of his best. Getting to 1 ¼m here suits but he probably doesn't want it too wet. VALLEY KING (4), on the other hand, is a swimmer, so the wetter the better. Ready for 1 ¼m after four runs back. PLATINUM DESTROYER (9) was well held last start, but that was in metro grade in Adelaide so can improve in this grade. SHE SAID (7) did win over this course and trip last start. BLAZING SWORD (2) was down the track last start but did win the two starts prior, albeit in easier races, so might pay to forgive him that run.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Recent form sound. At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 11 at Sale Bm64 on July 31 over 1m, slow going head behind Nothingelsematters carrying 129lbs at $11. Before that came from midfield, 3rd of 11 at this track Bm64 on July 20 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind She Said with 129lbs at $41. Went close last time. Last two runs much better and the horse who beat her last start won at MV last Saturday. 1st Pick 6 Perfetto Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young J: Non Runner T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young	114	-	-	-	12%	Scratched
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 11 at Sale Bm64 on July 31 over 1m, slow going head behind Nothingelsematters carrying 129lbs at $11. Before that came from midfield, 3rd of 11 at this track Bm64 on July 20 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind She Said with 129lbs at $41. Went close last time. Last two runs much better and the horse who beat her last start won at MV last Saturday.
3	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up from last on the turn 8th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on July 9 over 1m, slow going 3.5 len behind Black Storm carrying 129lbs at $31. Second-up settled back and ran on when 12th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on July 30 over 1m, on a slow track, 6 len behind Superstock with 128lbs at $20. Rates highly. City class at his best and better for a couple of runs back. 2nd Pick 3 Rezone Jockey: Beau Mertens Trainer: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr J: Beau Mertens T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr	165	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up from last on the turn 8th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on July 9 over 1m, slow going 3.5 len behind Black Storm carrying 129lbs at $31. Second-up settled back and ran on when 12th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on July 30 over 1m, on a slow track, 6 len behind Superstock with 128lbs at $20. Rates highly. City class at his best and better for a couple of runs back.
4	Last start 6th of 11 at Warrnambool Bm64 on July 24 over 1 ¹/16m, on a wet track, 5.5 len behind Champagne Jenni with 131lbs at $5.50. The start before that 5th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on July 16 over 1m, slow going 5 len behind Juja Kibo carrying 128lbs at $26. Watch for him dropping on these late, especially if he gets his preferred Heavy ground. 3rd Pick 4 Valley King Jockey: Will Gordon Trainer: Patrick & Michelle Payne J: Will Gordon T: Patrick & Michelle Payne	140	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Last start 6th of 11 at Warrnambool Bm64 on July 24 over 1 ¹/16m, on a wet track, 5.5 len behind Champagne Jenni with 131lbs at $5.50. The start before that 5th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on July 16 over 1m, slow going 5 len behind Juja Kibo carrying 128lbs at $26. Watch for him dropping on these late, especially if he gets his preferred Heavy ground.

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