AU - Albury - Race 5

Thoroughbred

19 Runners

5.8f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

17.5K

VIEW

Verdict

HOLD THIS (3) justified the good support on debut ($1.90 fav), when a narrow second over 5 ?f in the small field at this track. Further improved now and finds a fairly ordinary contest. Goes close. LIL ORLOV (7) kept safe in betting on debut when struggled in the heavy (9) going for a tiring sixth over 6f at Ballarat. Will relish the claim and capable of better on the firmer surface. ALL CHIPS IN (2) Four-year-old Dundeel gelding from Group 1 winning mare Sunday Joy, on debut for the Craig Widdison yard. Wasn't asked to do much in the two latest jump outs and must be kept safe. AEROFOIL (1) deep into the preparation when improving sharply to finish second over 6f at Tumut. Drawn out and place claims look best.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Was well-supported at debut, 2nd in a small field at this track Ctry Mdn on November 7 over 5f, on a slow track, neck behind Go Commando with 130lbs at $1.90. Sound debut and expected to go one better here. 1st Pick 3 Hold This Jockey: Blaike Mcdougall Trainer: Donna Scott J: Blaike Mcdougall T: Donna Scott	310	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, 2nd in a small field at this track Ctry Mdn on November 7 over 5f, on a slow track, neck behind Go Commando with 130lbs at $1.90. Sound debut and expected to go one better here.
7	Was well-supported at debut, couldn't go on with it, second last of 7 at Ballarat 34&5yo Mdn-Sw on November 3 over 6f, on rain affected going, 8 len behind Royal Flare carrying 128lbs at $3.70. Shows promise and worth following up after failing to handle the heavy track. 2nd Pick 7 Lil Orlov Jockey: Alice Kennedy Trainer: Ben Brisbourne J: Alice Kennedy T: Ben Brisbourne	87	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, couldn't go on with it, second last of 7 at Ballarat 34&5yo Mdn-Sw on November 3 over 6f, on rain affected going, 8 len behind Royal Flare carrying 128lbs at $3.70. Shows promise and worth following up after failing to handle the heavy track.
9	At debut, made ground from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Gundagai Super Mdn on November 14 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Showtime Kistena carrying 127lbs at $5.50. Expected to go well with that run under his belt. 3rd Pick 9 Yes Maxi Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Ben Brisbourne J: Non Runner T: Ben Brisbourne	177	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis At debut, made ground from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Gundagai Super Mdn on November 14 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Showtime Kistena carrying 127lbs at $5.50. Expected to go well with that run under his belt.

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