AU - Yarra Valley - Race 6

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 7

14.3K

VIEW

Verdict

DO IT NOW (7) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 9 lengths when seventh over 5 ½f at Kyneton three-and-a-half weeks ago. This is a nice drop in grade so she will be hard to beat. HEARTATTACK JACK (1) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by a nose over 5f at Bairnsdale. Has a low draw and he cannot be discounted. PARADISE ISLAND (12) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.1 lengths from the winner in third over 5f at Wagga after being prominent at the bend. This doesn't look as hard so she is ready to find the winners' list. FOX MAN (3) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 5f at Warrnambool, beaten 8 lengths. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat. THE CRUISER (10) made an adequate return and then ran an improved race last start, so with the benefit of that under the belt and the inside gate he looks a key player.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Kyneton F&M Bm66 on November 5 over 5 ½f, on rain affected going, 9 len behind Delicate Lady carrying 123lbs at $9.50. The race before that second last of 8 at Sale Bm66 on October 8 over 5f, 2.5 len behind Don't Russia with 117lbs at $16. Better placed and expected to go well. 1st Pick 7 Do It Now Jockey: Bailey Kinninmont Trainer: Luke Oliver J: Bailey Kinninmont T: Luke Oliver	112	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Kyneton F&M Bm66 on November 5 over 5 ½f, on rain affected going, 9 len behind Delicate Lady carrying 123lbs at $9.50. The race before that second last of 8 at Sale Bm66 on October 8 over 5f, 2.5 len behind Don't Russia with 117lbs at $16. Better placed and expected to go well.
1	Second run back. First-up after five months won by a nose at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw November 4 over 5f on a rain affected track 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. Back in great shape and is well-placed to take this out. 2nd Pick 1 Heartattack Jack Jockey: Jason Maskiell Trainer: Damien Walkley J: Jason Maskiell T: Damien Walkley	115	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months won by a nose at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw November 4 over 5f on a rain affected track 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. Back in great shape and is well-placed to take this out.
12	Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Wagga Bm58 on October 31 over 5f, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind Pussyfoot carrying 121lbs at $151. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 9 at Moe 0 - 56 on October 19 over 5f, 5 len behind Sleeping Tiger carrying 120lbs at $51. Can improve again. Capable enough on her day and is expected to run well. 3rd Pick 12 Paradise Island Jockey: Samantha Noble Trainer: Steven Noble J: Samantha Noble T: Steven Noble	78	-	-	-	6%	18/1
Analysis Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Wagga Bm58 on October 31 over 5f, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind Pussyfoot carrying 121lbs at $151. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 9 at Moe 0 - 56 on October 19 over 5f, 5 len behind Sleeping Tiger carrying 120lbs at $51. Can improve again. Capable enough on her day and is expected to run well.

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