Race 9

KLAASSENS CONTRACTORS STAKE PR1 DIVISION1

3:53pm AEDT560y (512m)6th Grade$1195

Form Guide Selections

Race Overview

LARNI LOU (1) finished second (28.25) two back at Bendigo but out of the placings last time when 6th at Warrnambool. Safe beginner who draws ideally on the inside. Can atone. SHIMA MOON (2) is progressing well and looks close to another win after hitting the frame last run (29.69) at this track. Has a strong record here including three wins. Was a winner at his only start from this draw. Expected to feature. PINKY ROCKS (4) steps out a further 128y to an untried trip. Missed the frame last time when 7th and beaten 16 lengths (23.34) at Murray Bridge. Can feature in the finish. ADHANA MARTINA (8) is worth some thought after placing last start.

AI Best Bet

Box 2 — Shima Moon

Shima Moon has a strong record at Mt Gambier and is coming off a placing at this track. Despite the form guide's lack of career stats, the race overview states 'Has a strong record here including three wins' and 'Was a winner at his only start from this draw', indicating significant local experience and success. The trainer's excellent strike rate further boosts confidence.

Strong track record (3 wins)Perfect record from Box 2 (1/1)Excellent trainer form

85%

Confidence

AI Selections & Analysis (5 dogs)

Shima Moon

Box 2 · 2yo red/fwn M · 6 To 5

LOW RISK

LIFE0: 0-0-0(0%W)

TRK0: 0-0-0(0%W)

DIST0: 0-0-0(0%W)

Trainer: Neville Lenehan (Portland West)L50: 11-18 22%-58% · L350: 38-101 11%-40%

Strong track record (3 wins)Perfect record from Box 2 (1/1)Excellent trainer form

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Larni Lou

Box 1 · 3yo bl F · 10 To 1

MEDIUM RISK

LIFE40: 5-13-3(13%W)

TRK11: 2-7-1(18%W)

DIST0: 0-0-0(0%W)

Trainer: Jonathon Malone (Winslow)L50: 4-13 8%-34% · L350: 33-78 12%-40%

Larni Lou draws the coveted rails box, which is a significant advantage for her safe beginning. Her Bendigo run two starts back was strong, and if she can replicate that form, she's a major contender. The trainer's long-term strike rate is solid, and the inside draw should help her navigate the field.

Ideal Box 1 drawStrong run two starts back at BendigoSafe beginner

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Form Guide Comment: Could manage only sixth last time but turned heads the start prior when she recorded a speedy 28.25 over 547y finishing second at Bendigo. Expected to go close with a repeat.

Adhana Martina

Box 5 · 2yo bl F · 9 To 5

MEDIUM RISK

LIFE30: 3-5-5(10%W)

TRK1: 0-0-1(0%W)

DIST1: 0-0-1(0%W)

Trainer: Cameron Forshaw (Lewiston)L50: 7-22 14%-58% · L350: 81-117 23%-56%

Adhana Martina showed some improvement with a placing last start, albeit over a shorter distance. While her overall form is inconsistent, her trainer has a good strike rate, and she has some experience at this track and distance. If she can find clear running from the middle box, she could be a factor.

Last start placingTrainer in good formSome track/distance experience

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Form Guide Comment: Finished third last start (19.87) over 374y at Angle Park. Wide draw here. Has ability and should run well.

Pinky Rocks

Box 3 · 1yo bl F · 4 To 1

LIFE0: 0-0-0(0%W)

TRK0: 0-0-0(0%W)

DIST0: 0-0-0(0%W)

Trainer: Tracie Price (Compton)L50: 9-14 18%-46% · L350: 89-124 25%-60%

City Of Love

Box 4 · 2yo bl F · 17 To 1

LIFE0: 0-0-0(0%W)

TRK0: 0-0-0(0%W)

DIST0: 0-0-0(0%W)

Trainer: Robin Harnas (Lewiston)L50: 13-16 26%-58% · L350: 68-123 19%-54%