AU - Port Lincoln - Race 1

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

15.2K

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Verdict

STARS ARE ALIGNING (12) went close to making the perfect return here two weeks ago, nabbed late after leading them up. Sure to have tightened with that run and has the speed to offset the draw. Ready to shed the tag. MAKENZIE (9) resumes and looks to have come on nicely during the break, with solid work in readiness. Draws to get all the favours for Milnes and is expected to play a major role. JURA VAUDOIS (8) hasn't been as effective in her last two after kicking off the prep with close finishes, but gets in well with the claim and is a big chance to rebound. DRAGON FISH (6) improved sharply here last time when chasing gamely into the placings. Open to further improvement third-up, though likely to drift back from the wide draw. Watch for her charging late.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
12	Second-up. First-up after six months rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at this track 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 5f, 0.7 len behind Skating On By with 123lbs at $5.50. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 5 ¼f, 7 len behind Heaven Rocks with 122lbs at $31. Winning chance with that run under the belt. 1st Pick 12 Stars Are Aligning Jockey: Ben Price Trainer: Waylon Hornhardt J: Ben Price T: Waylon Hornhardt	171	-	-	-	25%	Scratched
Analysis Second-up. First-up after six months rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at this track 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 5f, 0.7 len behind Skating On By with 123lbs at $5.50. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 5 ¼f, 7 len behind Heaven Rocks with 122lbs at $31. Winning chance with that run under the belt.
9	Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Gawler 2yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw May 28 over 6f, soft track, 6 len behind Barbadian Babe carrying 126lbs at $81. On debut second last of 12 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw May 21 over 5 ¼f, 14 len behind Heaven Rocks with 122lbs at $151. Expected to feature. 2nd Pick 9 Makenzie Jockey: Rochelle Milnes Trainer: John Dunn & Krystal Bishop J: Rochelle Milnes T: John Dunn & Krystal Bishop	46	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Gawler 2yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw May 28 over 6f, soft track, 6 len behind Barbadian Babe carrying 126lbs at $81. On debut second last of 12 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw May 21 over 5 ¼f, 14 len behind Heaven Rocks with 122lbs at $151. Expected to feature.
8	At the latest run 5th of 7 at Strathalbyn 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 16 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Ruled By Thieves carrying 123lbs at $4.60. The run before that 8th of 11 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 12 over 5 ¼f, 6 len behind Jasstar carrying 123lbs at $11. Another bold run is expected. 3rd Pick 8 Jura Vaudois Jockey: Caitlin Tootell Trainer: Garret Lynch J: Caitlin Tootell T: Garret Lynch	198	-	-	-	50%
Analysis At the latest run 5th of 7 at Strathalbyn 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 16 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Ruled By Thieves carrying 123lbs at $4.60. The run before that 8th of 11 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 12 over 5 ¼f, 6 len behind Jasstar carrying 123lbs at $11. Another bold run is expected.

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