AU - Albany - Race 4

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

5.5f

Class 2

Turf

SOFT 5

15.9K

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Verdict

OUR NAUGHTY SECRET (4) settled out the back before finishing off impressively first-up over 5f. Out in trip now looks to suit and she should be able to sit a touch closer from the draw. Ticks plenty of boxes second-up and can raise the bar now. FANTAXTIC (3) was too good here last start in this grade, landing midfield and getting over the top to score by 1.4L. He went into that without a trial and Watson remains in the saddle as he joins the Hunter barn. Can improve again now and looks the main danger. MAGICASH (2) has been disappointing so far this campaign but this looks a suitable race for improvement. The inside draw is a big tick and the 4lbs claim of Nottle comes in handy. Can sit handy to the speed and it wouldn't surprise to see her bounce back. SANCTIONS (7) comes back to country grade today and should be storming home late in the race. CRUISE TO RIO (1) comes here without a trial after 334 days off but she is a classy type. Keep safe fresh.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 9 at this track Cl2 on November 27 over 5f, 1.4 len behind Fantaxtic with 126lbs at $5. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Bunbury 2yo Swp on June 14 over 5f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Baby Pearl with 123lbs at $19. Flew home fresh and can go one better with the slight rise in trip. 1st Pick 4 Our Naughty Secret Jockey: Natasha Faithfull Trainer: Steve Wolfe J: Natasha Faithfull T: Steve Wolfe	97	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 9 at this track Cl2 on November 27 over 5f, 1.4 len behind Fantaxtic with 126lbs at $5. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Bunbury 2yo Swp on June 14 over 5f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Baby Pearl with 123lbs at $19. Flew home fresh and can go one better with the slight rise in trip.
3	Second-up. First-up after four months came from midfield and won by 1.4 len at this track Cl2 November 27 over 5f defeating Our Naughty Secret with 127lbs at $9. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Northam 2&3yo 0Mwly on July 2 over 7f, 12 len behind Housewife carrying 127lbs at $12. Too good fresh and this looks to set up favourably once again. 2nd Pick 3 Fantaxtic Jockey: Holly Watson Trainer: Paul Hunter J: Holly Watson T: Paul Hunter	156	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months came from midfield and won by 1.4 len at this track Cl2 November 27 over 5f defeating Our Naughty Secret with 127lbs at $9. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Northam 2&3yo 0Mwly on July 2 over 7f, 12 len behind Housewife carrying 127lbs at $12. Too good fresh and this looks to set up favourably once again.
2	At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 14 at Belmont Park Cl3 on December 3 over 6f, 4 len behind Hey Pino with 123lbs at $26. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Narrogin Rtg 52+ on November 20 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Cheryl's Shout carrying 125lbs at $4.80. Easier here and can bounce back to form. 3rd Pick 2 Magicash Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Takahide Ikenushi J: Holly Nottle T: Takahide Ikenushi	180	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 14 at Belmont Park Cl3 on December 3 over 6f, 4 len behind Hey Pino with 123lbs at $26. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Narrogin Rtg 52+ on November 20 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Cheryl's Shout carrying 125lbs at $4.80. Easier here and can bounce back to form.

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