AU - Oakbank - Race 1

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

9.4f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

16.6K

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Verdict

BOCHEEVA (1) has built into this prep strongly, with two solid recent efforts and wasn't beaten far last time. Looks to be hitting his straps now and Crowther sticking is a big plus. Leading player. PRINCE LUCIFER (8) has been knocking on the door for some time and gets another good chance to break through. Draws well for Holder and looms as an obvious danger. THE PUNK ROCKER (7) continues to threaten. Showed versatility last start when sent forward from a wide draw. From the inside alley he gets all the favours and can give this a shake. CLASSY CLARET (2) improved sharply last start in town. Backs up quickly and won't find this as tough. Only needs to hold his form to be in the finish.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1 ¼m, 0.5 len behind Tan Tat Gold carrying 128lbs at $6. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Gawler 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1 5/16m, 2.25 len behind Fiora Blue carrying 128lbs at $14. Working up to a win. Will be hard to beat. 1st Pick 1 Bocheeva Jockey: Kayla Crowther Trainer: Roslyn Day J: Kayla Crowther T: Roslyn Day	136	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1 ¼m, 0.5 len behind Tan Tat Gold carrying 128lbs at $6. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Gawler 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1 5/16m, 2.25 len behind Fiora Blue carrying 128lbs at $14. Working up to a win. Will be hard to beat.
8	Form hard to fault. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 1m, 4 len behind Chur Nibble carrying 125lbs at $12. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Clare 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1m, 1.2 len behind McLeod with 125lbs at $5.50. Making headway. Racing well and can break through this time. 2nd Pick 8 Prince Lucifer Jockey: Jason Holder Trainer: Chris Bieg J: Jason Holder T: Chris Bieg	164	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 1m, 4 len behind Chur Nibble carrying 125lbs at $12. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Clare 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1m, 1.2 len behind McLeod with 125lbs at $5.50. Making headway. Racing well and can break through this time.
7	Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 12 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1 ¼m, 1.2 len behind Tan Tat Gold with 128lbs at $10. Before that 5th of 9 at Clare 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1m, 2 len behind McLeod with 128lbs at $8.50. Made headway last time. Right in the mix again. 3rd Pick 7 The Punk Rocker Jockey: Lauren Stojakovic Trainer: Shane & Cassie Oxlade J: Lauren Stojakovic T: Shane & Cassie Oxlade	110	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 12 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1 ¼m, 1.2 len behind Tan Tat Gold with 128lbs at $10. Before that 5th of 9 at Clare 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1m, 2 len behind McLeod with 128lbs at $8.50. Made headway last time. Right in the mix again.

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