AU - Mildura - Race 2

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

9.9f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

29.7K

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Verdict

MISSION TAICHI (7) looks nicely placed off a very encouraging debut at Bendigo over 1m, getting a long way back but really picking up well late to grab second. Expecting that form to hold up and the rise in trip will suit much better against some fairly exposed types. Huge chance. BAROSSA VALLEY (2) missed the start badly at Ballarat Synthetic last time when backed into $1.85 but ultimately just held his ground late. Perhaps back onto turf can suit. ALL THE MOVES (1) has been solid in two runs back and looks ready to peak up in trip. KING'S ANCHOR (5) will find this much easier than the Mahogany Final at Flemington last time. The form prior was solid having beaten home Barossa Valley, just wonder if he's had enough for this campaign. KOVU (6) was better last time and has minor claims.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	At debut, came home strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 8 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1m, in the wet, 2 len behind Jenni Poppins with 131lbs at $5.50. Better for that and is very hard to hold out. 1st Pick 7 Mission Taichi Jockey: Will Gordon Trainer: Patrick Payne J: Will Gordon T: Patrick Payne	135	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis At debut, came home strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 8 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1m, in the wet, 2 len behind Jenni Poppins with 131lbs at $5.50. Better for that and is very hard to hold out.
2	Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 7 over 1 5/16m, 3 len behind Representative with 131lbs at $1.85. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1 5/16m, 2 len behind Bull Run carrying 131lbs at $5.50. Missed start last time, can figure here. 2nd Pick 2 Barossa Valley Jockey: John Allen Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: John Allen T: Ciaron Maher	142	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 7 over 1 5/16m, 3 len behind Representative with 131lbs at $1.85. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1 5/16m, 2 len behind Bull Run carrying 131lbs at $5.50. Missed start last time, can figure here.
1	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming came from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 7 ½f, 1.3 len behind Forever Jeune with 131lbs at $16. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 7 ½f, 1.75 len behind Inarticulate with 131lbs at $2.35. Racing well. Ready to peak up in trip. 3rd Pick 1 All The Moves Jockey: Neil Farley Trainer: M Lawson J: Neil Farley T: M Lawson	87	-	-	-	6%	16/1
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming came from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 7 ½f, 1.3 len behind Forever Jeune with 131lbs at $16. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 7 ½f, 1.75 len behind Inarticulate with 131lbs at $2.35. Racing well. Ready to peak up in trip.

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