AU - Albury - Race 5

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

4.5f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

HAZARDOUS (10) made the right start at Wodonga, winning a Mdn over 5 ½f by two lengths as favourite after settling midfield and finishing strongly. She is new to 4 ½f, but the debut win, barrier two and 4lbs claim give her a clear platform to remain unbeaten. OPETAIA (6) resumes from a five-month break and her Queensland form reads well for this grade, even though she was unwanted and well held at Doomben before the spell. She looks a genuine fresh danger. TESORO MIO (2) also resumes and brings solid BM62 lines from last campaign, including a Cranbourne second on heavy ground before things went wrong at Swan Hill. Blinkers come off and her only start at the distance was a win. FOURTHTIMELUCKY (1) can feature in the finish on resumption.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Created a strong impression on debut at Wodonga, winning a Mdn over 5 ½f by two lengths as favourite after settling midfield and finishing strongly. She had also trialled last month, so there was some foundation behind that result. The new 4 ½f test is a query, but she is the one to beat. 1st Pick 10 Hazardous Jockey: Cassidy Hill Trainer: Craig Weeding J: Cassidy Hill T: Craig Weeding	132	-	-	-	40%	6/4
Analysis Created a strong impression on debut at Wodonga, winning a Mdn over 5 ½f by two lengths as favourite after settling midfield and finishing strongly. She had also trialled last month, so there was some foundation behind that result. The new 4 ½f test is a query, but she is the one to beat.
6	Returns from a five-month break after a mixed Queensland campaign, finishing second last at Doomben when unwanted in the market and unable to finish off on soft ground. The Sunshine Coast fifth prior was sounder, beaten just over three lengths at long odds after some early interference. Fresh run can bring her right into the contest. 2nd Pick 6 Opetaia Jockey: Claire Ramsbotham Trainer: Brett Mallyon J: Claire Ramsbotham T: Brett Mallyon	86	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Returns from a five-month break after a mixed Queensland campaign, finishing second last at Doomben when unwanted in the market and unable to finish off on soft ground. The Sunshine Coast fifth prior was sounder, beaten just over three lengths at long odds after some early interference. Fresh run can bring her right into the contest.
2	Returns from a four-month break with BM62 form that reads well for this assignment. She was last at Swan Hill after jumping awkwardly, racing keenly and being steadied late, so that run had enough against it. The Cranbourne second prior on heavy ground was much better, beaten just under two lengths by Mr Tickles. If she begins cleanly, she is a major chance. 3rd Pick 2 Tesoro Mio Jockey: Ella Bent Trainer: Tim Fitzsimmons J: Ella Bent T: Tim Fitzsimmons	96	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Returns from a four-month break with BM62 form that reads well for this assignment. She was last at Swan Hill after jumping awkwardly, racing keenly and being steadied late, so that run had enough against it. The Cranbourne second prior on heavy ground was much better, beaten just under two lengths by Mr Tickles. If she begins cleanly, she is a major chance.

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