AU - Albury - Race 2

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Class 1

Turf

GOOD 4

18.8K

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Verdict

BENNELONG TIME (1) has the right profile after improving sharply from a sound debut to win a Mdn at this track last start, beating Lull Us Away by a nose as a well-supported favourite. He is still lightly raced, already proven at this venue, and should take further benefit third-up. RED LIGHT RACHEL (7) earned respect by winning at Wangaratta over this trip at generous odds. Can go on with the job on the NSW side of the border. RIVAZZA (8) is knocking on the door and can't be discounted with the in-form apprentice on board. HIGH YIELD (11) steps straight up to the mile at start 2 but finds a suitable race and won't be far away.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Progressed quickly from a sound debut to win a Mdn at this track last start, beating Lull Us Away by a nose as a well-supported favourite. He travelled kindly behind the leaders and was strong enough late, which points to further upside third-up. Third-up with upside, he sets the standard. 1st Pick 1 Bennelong Time Jockey: Blaike Mcdougall Trainer: Donna Scott J: Blaike Mcdougall T: Donna Scott	154	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Progressed quickly from a sound debut to win a Mdn at this track last start, beating Lull Us Away by a nose as a well-supported favourite. He travelled kindly behind the leaders and was strong enough late, which points to further upside third-up. Third-up with upside, he sets the standard.
2	Went within a nose of Masakari at Wagga last start after beginning only fairly, and that was a strong return to form at the right stage of the campaign. His previous Bendigo run on soft ground was only fair, but he has a solid distance record with one win and two placings from four tries. The quick back-up is the query, but his recent run makes him a major player. 2nd Pick 2 Bottas Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Craig Widdison J: Non Runner T: Craig Widdison	157	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Went within a nose of Masakari at Wagga last start after beginning only fairly, and that was a strong return to form at the right stage of the campaign. His previous Bendigo run on soft ground was only fair, but he has a solid distance record with one win and two placings from four tries. The quick back-up is the query, but his recent run makes him a major player.
12	Returns from a two-month break after placing in a Mdn at Eagle Farm, beaten just over a length by Kowloon Magnate as a well-supported favourite. That came after another placing at Ipswich, so her consistency is clear even without a win. Still a maiden, but this looks a suitable target. 3rd Pick 12 Maremoto Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Matthew Kelley J: Non Runner T: Matthew Kelley	104	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Returns from a two-month break after placing in a Mdn at Eagle Farm, beaten just over a length by Kowloon Magnate as a well-supported favourite. That came after another placing at Ipswich, so her consistency is clear even without a win. Still a maiden, but this looks a suitable target.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Main Track Only

A horse entered for main track only (MTO) is one hoping the weather forecast or track conditions will move the race off the turf course and onto the main track. They are scratched the morning of the race if the conditions stay dry.

Firm

A dry turf course, equal to a ‘fast’ dirt track.

Yielding

A rain-soaked turf condition often producing a slick or heavy course and slower finish times.