AU - Hobart - Race 9

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

6.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

17.6K

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Verdict

FLYING BILLIE (3) is a progressive type in form including an all the way win in tougher class latest. More weight this time but has a low draw, aided by the claim and will take catching again. VERBANO (7) returns from a two start stint in Victoria and is well paced this class. The soft track suits and best figures stack up. Expecting big improvement. ADACHI (5) has missed the frame last two but hasn't been too far away. Should be ready to peak and can improve sharply. DANCING WOLF (8) finished fifth last start over 5 ¾f at Devonport Synthetic after racing on the pace for much of the way. Sure to give a sight. GEEGEE STRAWBERRY (12) will be winding up strongly again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Recent form sound. Most recently favourite, won by 1.5 len at this track Bm76 June 7 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating Sh'bourne Midnight carrying 115lbs at $2.35. Before that 4th of 10 at this track Bm68 on May 24 over 6f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Flying Concello with 123lbs at $5. Draws a nice barrier and will be very competitive again. 1st Pick 3 Flying Billie Jockey: Bree Temple Trainer: Christie Burt J: Bree Temple T: Christie Burt	147	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently favourite, won by 1.5 len at this track Bm76 June 7 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating Sh'bourne Midnight carrying 115lbs at $2.35. Before that 4th of 10 at this track Bm68 on May 24 over 6f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Flying Concello with 123lbs at $5. Draws a nice barrier and will be very competitive again.
7	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 16 at Warrnambool F&M Bm70 on May 7 over 7f, on heavy track, 2 len behind Geffina with 127lbs at $7.50. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at Casterton Bm66 on May 17 over 7f, on a slow track, 7 len behind Freak Of Nature with 127lbs at $9.50. Racing well. Back from a stint in Victoria and looks well placed this line-up. 2nd Pick 7 Verbano Jockey: Erica Byrne Burke Trainer: John Keys J: Erica Byrne Burke T: John Keys	170	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 16 at Warrnambool F&M Bm70 on May 7 over 7f, on heavy track, 2 len behind Geffina with 127lbs at $7.50. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at Casterton Bm66 on May 17 over 7f, on a slow track, 7 len behind Freak Of Nature with 127lbs at $9.50. Racing well. Back from a stint in Victoria and looks well placed this line-up.
5	Last start 7th of 14 at this track Bm68 on June 7 over 6f, slow going 3 len behind Furneaux with 128lbs at $4.60. The run before that 4th in a small field at Devonport Synthetic Bm68 on May 17 over 6 ¾f, 4 len behind Hartman with 126lbs at $2.80. Should be ready to peak now. 3rd Pick 5 Adachi Jockey: Anthony Darmanin Trainer: Mark Ganderton J: Anthony Darmanin T: Mark Ganderton	136	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Last start 7th of 14 at this track Bm68 on June 7 over 6f, slow going 3 len behind Furneaux with 128lbs at $4.60. The run before that 4th in a small field at Devonport Synthetic Bm68 on May 17 over 6 ¾f, 4 len behind Hartman with 126lbs at $2.80. Should be ready to peak now.

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