AU - Oakbank - Race 2

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

16.6K

VIEW

Verdict

ALI FOREMAN (1) never looked likely when resuming in town after getting too far back but finds easier company this time. His form from last prep reads well for this level. He'll likely drift back from the draw and expect him to be charging hard late. RED RIPPLES (5) has struggled in two runs so far but has been freshened with a month between. A handy trial suggests he's come on nicely, and with the claim he's expected to play a much more significant role. MIDLIFE CRISIS (4) didn't fire when resuming as favourite in town but has since been freshened for 62 days and had a change of scenery. Readied with a quiet trial and is worth monitoring. SANGUE ROSSO (6) faded fresh at Gawler but is a likely improver second-up. Keep safe.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Second run back. First-up after six months got back early 8th of 12 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 6 ¼f, 6 len behind Light The Night with 128lbs at $31. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Tropical House carrying 126lbs at $61. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. 1st Pick 1 Ali Foreman Jockey: Teagan Voorham Trainer: Byron Cozamanis J: Teagan Voorham T: Byron Cozamanis	128	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after six months got back early 8th of 12 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 6 ¼f, 6 len behind Light The Night with 128lbs at $31. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Tropical House carrying 126lbs at $61. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
5	Third race start today. At long odds at debut, eased back early on 8th of 11 at Gawler 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 6 over 5 ½f, slow going 5 len behind Tahnee Territory carrying 128lbs at $41. Last start 8th of 11 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw on November 19 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Frontpoint with 128lbs at $61. Well placed and expected to feature. 2nd Pick 5 Red Ripples Jockey: Alyssa Webb Trainer: Sue & Jason Jaensch J: Alyssa Webb T: Sue & Jason Jaensch	91	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Third race start today. At long odds at debut, eased back early on 8th of 11 at Gawler 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 6 over 5 ½f, slow going 5 len behind Tahnee Territory carrying 128lbs at $41. Last start 8th of 11 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw on November 19 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Frontpoint with 128lbs at $61. Well placed and expected to feature.
4	Second-up. Promising on debut came home strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Queen Katrina carrying 130lbs at $14. Returned from break got back early 9th of 12 at Morphettville 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 18 over 6f, 7 len behind Kick Your Knees Up with 128lbs at $4.40. Plenty of improvement to come. 3rd Pick 4 Midlife Crisis Jockey: Emily Finnegan Trainer: Kirsten Mooney J: Emily Finnegan T: Kirsten Mooney	125	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Second-up. Promising on debut came home strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Queen Katrina carrying 130lbs at $14. Returned from break got back early 9th of 12 at Morphettville 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 18 over 6f, 7 len behind Kick Your Knees Up with 128lbs at $4.40. Plenty of improvement to come.

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Overlay

A horse going off at higher odds than his recent efforts show that he deserves.

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