AU - Murray Bridge - Race 2

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

17.5K

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Verdict

ELROND (3) has found the maiden win elusive so far but it certainly hasn't been without trying and a change of scenery could finally unlock him. Has trialled up nicely and keeps Holder. Can make a bright start for the new colours. SENSATIONAL SECRET (12) also resumes and has shown plenty of positive signs so far without being able to land the winning blow. Wouldn't have had to improve much through the break to give this a big shake. FULLHEADOFSTEAM (4) gave a bold sight fresh off a long break before being reeled in late. Was too bad to be true second-up but can bounce back sharply third-up. 4lbs claimer stays on. RENEGE (7) has had plenty of chances to get off the mark but is worth keeping safe in exotics as he will likely spear across to lead from the wide alley.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Resumes after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw December 7 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Highgrove Rose with 129lbs at $3.90. Previously first up, sixth of 12 at Ipswich Mdn August 20 over 6f, 4.5 len behind She's Fashionable with 132lbs at $13. This is an ideal race to kick off. Everything points to a positive return. 1st Pick 3 Elrond Jockey: Jason Holder Trainer: Matt Whelan J: Jason Holder T: Matt Whelan	95	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Resumes after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw December 7 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Highgrove Rose with 129lbs at $3.90. Previously first up, sixth of 12 at Ipswich Mdn August 20 over 6f, 4.5 len behind She's Fashionable with 132lbs at $13. This is an ideal race to kick off. Everything points to a positive return.
12	Is first-up after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at this track 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw November 19 over 6f, 8 len behind One More Song with 127lbs at $2.60. Previously first up, second of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw August 15 over 6f, soft track, 1.0 len behind Catch The Wind carrying 127lbs at $4.80. Draws ideally and is ready to run well. 2nd Pick 12 Sensational Secret Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Richard & Chantelle Jolly J: Non Runner T: Richard & Chantelle Jolly	113	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Is first-up after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at this track 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw November 19 over 6f, 8 len behind One More Song with 127lbs at $2.60. Previously first up, second of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw August 15 over 6f, soft track, 1.0 len behind Catch The Wind carrying 127lbs at $4.80. Draws ideally and is ready to run well.
4	Third-up today. Resuming led but faded 3rd of 11 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 6 ¼f, on rain affected going, 1.4 len behind Australia Forever with 121lbs at $15. Second run from a spell ran second last of 13 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 4 over 6f, on a wet track, 10 len behind Bel Ragazzo carrying 121lbs at $26. Terrific chance to return to form. 3rd Pick 4 Fullheadofsteam Jockey: Tala Hutchinson Trainer: David Tootell J: Tala Hutchinson T: David Tootell	142	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming led but faded 3rd of 11 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 6 ¼f, on rain affected going, 1.4 len behind Australia Forever with 121lbs at $15. Second run from a spell ran second last of 13 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 4 over 6f, on a wet track, 10 len behind Bel Ragazzo carrying 121lbs at $26. Terrific chance to return to form.

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