AU - Devonport - Race 8

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

5.7f

Benchmark

Synthetic

GOOD

17.9K

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Verdict

Hard to fault THE REAL MAN (1) who comes into the race in line for a winning hat-trick. Was a length winner as favourite two back beating a few of these then a determined winner as favourite again here last time. Building a top record over the course and distance and looks tough to beat again. WILD NIGHTS (5) was doing her best work late last start to get up for third over 5 ½f at Hobart. All set to run well. VOLKANOVSKI (8) has a moderate winning strike rate but performed well last time at Hobart, finishing third and only 2 lengths from the winner at the end of 5f after being in contention on the bend. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. GEE GEES ME BOY (4) turned in a fair effort at Launceston over 6f at his last run five months ago, finishing sixth and beaten 3 lengths. Two-time winner fresh and expecting an effective return. OZONICA (2) has claims if presented on song.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a nose at this track on July 26 over 5 ¾f defeating Hububbajahn carrying 126lbs at $1.80. Before that favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.0 len at this track on July 12 over 5f defeating Volkanovski with 121lbs at $6. Going well this circuit and should prove hard to beat. 1st Pick 1 The Real Man Jockey: Kirra-Lee Lane Trainer: Liam Beamish J: Kirra-Lee Lane T: Liam Beamish	245	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a nose at this track on July 26 over 5 ¾f defeating Hububbajahn carrying 126lbs at $1.80. Before that favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.0 len at this track on July 12 over 5f defeating Volkanovski with 121lbs at $6. Going well this circuit and should prove hard to beat.
5	Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 9 in a Bm68 at Hobart on August 19 over 5 ½f, slow going 3 len behind Alpine Thunder carrying 119lbs at $17. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 in a Cl4 Sw at this track on July 26 over 5 ¾f, 2.25 len behind The Real Man with 121lbs at $16. Working up to a win. Nicely placed and is among the leading chances. 2nd Pick 5 Wild Nights Jockey: Craig Newitt Trainer: John Blacker J: Craig Newitt T: John Blacker	116	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 9 in a Bm68 at Hobart on August 19 over 5 ½f, slow going 3 len behind Alpine Thunder carrying 119lbs at $17. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 in a Cl4 Sw at this track on July 26 over 5 ¾f, 2.25 len behind The Real Man with 121lbs at $16. Working up to a win. Nicely placed and is among the leading chances.
8	Most recently 3rd of 8 in a Bm68 at Hobart on August 5 over 5f, slow going 2 len behind Billie The Great carrying 119lbs at $16. The race before that 5th of 9 in a Cl4 Sw at this track on July 26 over 5 ¾f, 2.5 len behind The Real Man carrying 130lbs at $21. Nice effort last time. Sure to go very well. 3rd Pick 8 Volkanovski Jockey: Troy Baker Trainer: John Luttrell J: Troy Baker T: John Luttrell	140	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Most recently 3rd of 8 in a Bm68 at Hobart on August 5 over 5f, slow going 2 len behind Billie The Great carrying 119lbs at $16. The race before that 5th of 9 in a Cl4 Sw at this track on July 26 over 5 ¾f, 2.5 len behind The Real Man carrying 130lbs at $21. Nice effort last time. Sure to go very well.

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