AU - Albury - Race 3

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

5.8f

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 10

21.2K

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Verdict

IKON PARK (4) made an encouraging debut last time out finishing third at Wagga. Comes in fresh with a month between runs and keeps gun hoop in Loy. Can get off the mark this time. DISTANT STRIPES (3) finished third last start over 6 ½f at Forbes to make it six minor placings from 12 runs. Yet to miss the top-three in two runs at this circuit. A maiden win looks imminent. REDS EXPRESS (5) was doing her best work late last start to grab third at Forbes. Drawn sticky so expect her to drift back early and be charging hard late. CONARGO (1) was prominent at the corner and finished second last time over 5 ?f at this track, beaten half a length. Improved sharply last time and has more to offer third-up.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	At debut, made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 14 at Wagga on July 20 over 6f, on a wet track, 2 len behind Our Dandi Angel carrying 130lbs at $11. Better for that run and can go on with it. 1st Pick 4 Ikon Park Jockey: Brodie Loy Trainer: Gary Colvin J: Brodie Loy T: Gary Colvin	126	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis At debut, made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 14 at Wagga on July 20 over 6f, on a wet track, 2 len behind Our Dandi Angel carrying 130lbs at $11. Better for that run and can go on with it.
3	Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 10 at Forbes on August 2 over 6 ½f, 2 len behind Restless Spirit carrying 127lbs at $14. The race before that 6th of 14 at Wagga on July 20 over 6f, in the wet, 5 len behind Our Dandi Angel with 130lbs at $12. Nice effort last time. Strong chance. 2nd Pick 3 Distant Stripes Jockey: Bradley Vale Trainer: Shilleagh Meyervale J: Bradley Vale T: Shilleagh Meyervale	107	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 10 at Forbes on August 2 over 6 ½f, 2 len behind Restless Spirit carrying 127lbs at $14. The race before that 6th of 14 at Wagga on July 20 over 6f, in the wet, 5 len behind Our Dandi Angel with 130lbs at $12. Nice effort last time. Strong chance.
5	Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Forbes on August 2 over 5 ½f, 1.0 len behind Colly Blue carrying 126lbs at $14. The start before that made ground from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Narrandera on July 12 over 5f, slow going 5 len behind Winter Hail carrying 121lbs at $41. Capable of a strong showing. 3rd Pick 5 Reds Express Jockey: Mitchell Aitken Trainer: Gino D'altorio J: Mitchell Aitken T: Gino D'altorio	91	-	-	-	6%	16/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Forbes on August 2 over 5 ½f, 1.0 len behind Colly Blue carrying 126lbs at $14. The start before that made ground from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Narrandera on July 12 over 5f, slow going 5 len behind Winter Hail carrying 121lbs at $41. Capable of a strong showing.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Colt

A male horse that is four years of age or under.

Sloppy

A wet racetrack condition, typically with a firm base and water settling on top.

Rabbit

Also known as a pacemaker; this is a horse with no expected chance of winning but is used to prompt a quick pace on the front end of the race to the benefit of a stablemate who is a closer.