AU - Albury - Race 6

Thoroughbred

19 Runners

5.8f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

34.9K

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Verdict

SAMAKA (2) sets the standard on exposed form, having placed in all four starts and resumed with a third at Newcastle when beaten just under a length as a dominant odds-on favourite. That provincial form looks the strongest and he can make an immediate impact for the new stable. BIG STORM (15) is lightly raced and resumed with a Bendigo third after giving away ground early, so there is scope for natural second-up improvement. ACCOLADES (4) brings a different profile as a first starter, backed by a close second in his latest Albury trial, barrier 1 and a $100,000 purchase tag. McDougall riding adds substance and he can make an impression. PRINCE OF GLAM (7) is another debutant with enough trial grounding, including a Wodonga trial win, and looks capable of making a competitive start to his career. MAGIC ROYALE (11) couldn't reel in Hazardous last start but rates well off that effort. Include.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Returns from a one-month let-up after another solid placing, finishing third at Newcastle when beaten just under a length in provincial company. He was a dominant odds-on favourite there and did race keenly, but his overall profile is strong: four placings from four starts and three from three around this distance. Four starts for four placings and proven around this trip, the clear benchmark. 1st Pick 2 Samaka Jockey: Cory Parish Trainer: Paul Mcvicar J: Cory Parish T: Paul Mcvicar	205	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Returns from a one-month let-up after another solid placing, finishing third at Newcastle when beaten just under a length in provincial company. He was a dominant odds-on favourite there and did race keenly, but his overall profile is strong: four placings from four starts and three from three around this distance. Four starts for four placings and proven around this trip, the clear benchmark.
15	Resumed with a Bendigo third, beaten six lengths, but he began slowly and had plenty to do before passing runners late. His debut sixth at the same venue also had merit, with stewards noting he was not ridden out. Second-up improvement gives him a strong winning chance. 2nd Pick 15 Big Storm Jockey: Mitchell Aitken Trainer: Tim Fitzsimmons J: Mitchell Aitken T: Tim Fitzsimmons	67	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Resumed with a Bendigo third, beaten six lengths, but he began slowly and had plenty to do before passing runners late. His debut sixth at the same venue also had merit, with stewards noting he was not ridden out. Second-up improvement gives him a strong winning chance.
4	Makes his debut with enough preparation to command respect, having trialled three times and most recently finished a close second at Albury. Barrier 1 and Blaike McDougall are positives for a first starter, while the $100,000 purchase has shown enough in trials to be treated seriously. Brings a serious debut profile. 3rd Pick 4 Accolades Jockey: Blaike Mcdougall Trainer: John & Chris Ledger J: Blaike Mcdougall T: John & Chris Ledger	73	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Makes his debut with enough preparation to command respect, having trialled three times and most recently finished a close second at Albury. Barrier 1 and Blaike McDougall are positives for a first starter, while the $100,000 purchase has shown enough in trials to be treated seriously. Brings a serious debut profile.

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