AU - Albury - Race 4

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

17.5K

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Verdict

SAKER FALCON (6) lightly raced gelding mixing his distances up. Never comfortable in the heavy (9) going when a plugging fourth over 1 ¼m at Wangaratta . Kept fresh and he finds a very weak Maiden. NOIR VITESSE (5) fitter after the two runs this time in and has a host of gear changes today. Finished third over 1 ?m at Hawkesbury last campaign. That form looks good enough to see him figure prominently. LORD LIMERICK (10) improving with racing and gives the indication he will relish this trip. Covered plenty of ground in the run when fifth over 5 ?f at Gundagai. Maps well and can take a hand in the finish. ACANTILADO (1) well supported at his second run back when a struggling fifth over 7f at Gundagai nine days ago. Maps poorly and has minor claims.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Most recently 4th of 7 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1 ¼m, in the wet, 4.5 len behind Noble Steed carrying 131lbs at $17. The start before that 5th of 9 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on October 28 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Devil's Craft with 131lbs at $7. Drops in trip and worth another chance. 1st Pick 6 Saker Falcon Jockey: Jake Duffy Trainer: Craig Weeding J: Jake Duffy T: Craig Weeding	121	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Most recently 4th of 7 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1 ¼m, in the wet, 4.5 len behind Noble Steed carrying 131lbs at $17. The start before that 5th of 9 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on October 28 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Devil's Craft with 131lbs at $7. Drops in trip and worth another chance.
9	Third race start. First start ran last of 14 at Wagga Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 22 over 6f, on a slow track, 7 len behind Tessarion carrying 125lbs at $26. Went for a break before returning 4th in a small field at this track Ctry Mdn on November 7 over 5f, slow going 5.5 len behind Go Commando carrying 120lbs at $13. Looking to others for the winner. 2nd Pick 9 Hells Spirit Jockey: Nick Heywood Trainer: Kym Davison J: Nick Heywood T: Kym Davison	87	-	-	-	3%	33/1
Analysis Third race start. First start ran last of 14 at Wagga Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 22 over 6f, on a slow track, 7 len behind Tessarion carrying 125lbs at $26. Went for a break before returning 4th in a small field at this track Ctry Mdn on November 7 over 5f, slow going 5.5 len behind Go Commando carrying 120lbs at $13. Looking to others for the winner.
5	Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 11 at Wagga Riverside Mdn-Sw on October 18 over 6f, long-neck behind Oriental Dane with 130lbs at $8. Second-up 6th of 10 at Wagga Ctry Mdn-Sw on October 31 over 7f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Hip Hip Ole carrying 130lbs at $5.50. Fitter now and expected to finish much closer. 3rd Pick 5 Noir Vitesse Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain Trainer: Darrell Burnet J: Pierre Boudvillain T: Darrell Burnet	166	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 11 at Wagga Riverside Mdn-Sw on October 18 over 6f, long-neck behind Oriental Dane with 130lbs at $8. Second-up 6th of 10 at Wagga Ctry Mdn-Sw on October 31 over 7f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Hip Hip Ole carrying 130lbs at $5.50. Fitter now and expected to finish much closer.

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Dead Heat

Two or more horses finishing so close at the wire, that they were unable to be separated on a photo finish and deemed to have tied.

Bobble/Stumble

A slip or a duck from a horse trying to leave the starting gates, often caused by the surface giving way under the feet. This can range from a mild misstep to a stumble down to their knees.

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