AU - Albury - Race 1

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

20.9K

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Verdict

ROSCOMAIN BILL (1) is the most appealing of the first starters, with a second in his latest Wodonga jumpout and the Donna Scott/Blaike McDougall combination bringing strong local credentials. Lobs in a suitable race on debut and can make a winning start to his career. LULL US AWAY (8) has the best recent exposed run, beaten a nose at this track after just failing to hold on, and her consistency keeps her right in the argument despite another 7f query. TASSY FOX (11) is better than the plain fifth last start suggests after being bumped and racing wide, while her two placings from four starts at this venue give her a base to rebound from. COOL IDOL (3) is another Donna Scott newcomer with three trials behind her and enough family form around 6f to 7f. Ticks a few boxes and won't be far away. SMOKIN'ANNIVERSARY (4) can resume on a positive note.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Makes his debut with a sound trial base, most notably a close second at Wodonga after an earlier 4 ½f hit-out at Wangaratta. The Donna Scott stable has strong local standing and Blaike McDougall is one of the leading jockeys at this track, which adds confidence for a first starter. Top weight is the leveller, but he looks ready to run well. 1st Pick 1 Roscomain Bill Jockey: Blaike Mcdougall Trainer: Donna Scott J: Blaike Mcdougall T: Donna Scott	95	-	-	-	39%	8/5
Analysis Makes his debut with a sound trial base, most notably a close second at Wodonga after an earlier 4 ½f hit-out at Wangaratta. The Donna Scott stable has strong local standing and Blaike McDougall is one of the leading jockeys at this track, which adds confidence for a first starter. Top weight is the leveller, but he looks ready to run well.
8	Went within a nose of breaking through at this track last start, just unable to hold off Bennelong Time after giving a strong sight. That followed a sixth at Wodonga where she was handy but did not finish off, so the latest run was a clear return to form. The 4lbs claim helps her push hard again. 2nd Pick 8 Lull Us Away Jockey: Ella Bent Trainer: Ron Stubbs J: Ella Bent T: Ron Stubbs	157	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Went within a nose of breaking through at this track last start, just unable to hold off Bennelong Time after giving a strong sight. That followed a sixth at Wodonga where she was handy but did not finish off, so the latest run was a clear return to form. The 4lbs claim helps her push hard again.
11	Had legitimate excuses at this track last start when bumped early and then forced wide from the 3 ½f before finishing fifth behind Bennelong Time, beaten just over four lengths. Her Wagga run over 1m prior was plain, but she has placed twice from four starts at this venue and her overall record shows regular minor money. A cleaner run puts her right in the race. 3rd Pick 11 Tassy Fox Jockey: Josh Richards Trainer: Gary Colvin J: Josh Richards T: Gary Colvin	102	-	-	-	5%	20/1
Analysis Had legitimate excuses at this track last start when bumped early and then forced wide from the 3 ½f before finishing fifth behind Bennelong Time, beaten just over four lengths. Her Wagga run over 1m prior was plain, but she has placed twice from four starts at this venue and her overall record shows regular minor money. A cleaner run puts her right in the race.

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