AU - Albany - Race 4

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

7.5f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

16.5K

VIEW

Verdict

SANDFIRE ROSE (3) sets the standard after finishing within a length and a half of I'm Nipote in NMW1Y company at Ascot, and she now comes back from Saturday company into an easier assignment. Can find the front again here and will take plenty of catching with no weight on her back. POLYVANOVA (4) is the main danger. An eighth at Belmont reads plainly, but it was only just under four lengths in a CL3 and her Bunbury second before that was solid. Expecting a strong performance in what looks a suitable race. HERE FOR CHEQUES (2) drops out of mid-week NMW1Y grade and draws gate 1. Looks to get a lovely setup here and can play a leading role. SHOW ON THE ROAD (7) has been freshened, trialled at Lark Hill two weeks ago and gets weight relief after a plain Bunbury run, with his Northam third two back good enough to keep him in calculations. LOOKS (5) won't be far away.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Brings the strongest recent form, having run fifth in Saturday NMW1Y company at Ascot when beaten only a length and a half by I'M Nipote. That followed a Kalgoorlie win over Radiant Light, and her record around 7 ½f is sound with three wins from 15 tries. Recent form reads strongest and she will take beating. 1st Pick 3 Sandfire Rose Jockey: Jason Li Trainer: Robert Gulberti J: Jason Li T: Robert Gulberti	180	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Brings the strongest recent form, having run fifth in Saturday NMW1Y company at Ascot when beaten only a length and a half by I'M Nipote. That followed a Kalgoorlie win over Radiant Light, and her record around 7 ½f is sound with three wins from 15 tries. Recent form reads strongest and she will take beating.
4	Has better claims than her eighth at Belmont suggests, with that Class 3 defeat to Empire Of Rome still under four lengths. Her Bunbury second to Treasured Legacy in the same grade was stronger, and she returns to a venue where she has placed three times from four starts at the track and distance. Strong danger. 2nd Pick 4 Polyvanova Jockey: Giaan O'donnell Trainer: Mitchell Pateman J: Giaan O'donnell T: Mitchell Pateman	155	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Has better claims than her eighth at Belmont suggests, with that Class 3 defeat to Empire Of Rome still under four lengths. Her Bunbury second to Treasured Legacy in the same grade was stronger, and she returns to a venue where she has placed three times from four starts at the track and distance. Strong danger.
2	Returns after one month following a fair seventh in mid-week NMW1Y grade at Ascot, beaten just over four lengths after settling well back and giving Royal Gap a big head start. He was also safely held in a 1 Metro Win at Belmont Park two back, but this is an easier meeting and barrier 1 gives him a kinder platform. Barrier 1 and 7 ½f record keep him in the mix. 3rd Pick 2 Here For Cheques Jockey: Natika Portelli Trainer: Alan Mc Namara (Jnr) J: Natika Portelli T: Alan Mc Namara (Jnr)	139	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Returns after one month following a fair seventh in mid-week NMW1Y grade at Ascot, beaten just over four lengths after settling well back and giving Royal Gap a big head start. He was also safely held in a 1 Metro Win at Belmont Park two back, but this is an easier meeting and barrier 1 gives him a kinder platform. Barrier 1 and 7 ½f record keep him in the mix.

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