AU - Moree - Race 8

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

4.7f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 7

19.0K

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Verdict

ZAVEGA (6) made it three wins from her last four starts, all at 5f, when she got home by the skin of her teeth in a BM58 at the Gold Coast five weeks ago. Very good fresh performer and has to date been unbeatable in these sharp sprints. Yet to win on a wet track which is the only reservation. PEREGRINA PEARL (11) has returned this prep under new trainer Melissa Dennett in outstanding form, leading all the way to win both races. Had to pull out all the stops to get the prize over 4 ½f at Scone last time. Untried on a wet track but deserves the benefit of the doubt. IT STAYS IN VEGAS (3) showed pace but ran out of steam late when resuming over 5f at Scone recently. Handles wet ground and should offer a lot more resistance with that run under the belt. Lightly raced four-year-old DENMAN BANDIT (5) returns from a 20-week spell. Has won in the wet and first-up so he has the right credentials. SPEEDY ONE (2) is unbeaten in three second-up runs. He can improve sharply.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start favourite, came from midfield and won by a nose in a 0 - 58 at Gold Coast on September 26 over 5f defeating Sunset Adios carrying 121lbs at $2.60. The run before that favourite, won by 0.5 len in a 0 - 58 at Dalby on September 13 over 5f defeating Dashing Hope carrying 120lbs at $1.75. Finds a nice race and should be right there at the business end. 1st Pick 6 Zavega Jockey: Ben Looker Trainer: Alyssa & Troy Sweeney J: Ben Looker T: Alyssa & Troy Sweeney	167	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start favourite, came from midfield and won by a nose in a 0 - 58 at Gold Coast on September 26 over 5f defeating Sunset Adios carrying 121lbs at $2.60. The run before that favourite, won by 0.5 len in a 0 - 58 at Dalby on September 13 over 5f defeating Dashing Hope carrying 120lbs at $1.75. Finds a nice race and should be right there at the business end.
11	Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.9 len in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Muswellbrook on September 8 over 5f defeating A Little Bit Dusty with 126lbs at $6.50. Second run from a spell won by a nose in a Bm58 at Scone on September 25 over 4 ½f defeating Bonoyster with 127lbs at $9. Can chalk up the hat-trick without surprising. 2nd Pick 11 Peregrina Pearl Jockey: Gabrielle Johnston Trainer: Melissa Dennett J: Gabrielle Johnston T: Melissa Dennett	158	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.9 len in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Muswellbrook on September 8 over 5f defeating A Little Bit Dusty with 126lbs at $6.50. Second run from a spell won by a nose in a Bm58 at Scone on September 25 over 4 ½f defeating Bonoyster with 127lbs at $9. Can chalk up the hat-trick without surprising.
3	Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 8 in a Cl2 at Scone on October 23 over 5f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Mainstay with 127lbs at $61. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 in a Bm74 at Tamworth on July 3 over 5f, slow going 4.5 len behind Not Written Off carrying 120lbs at $13. Winning claims if anywhere near his best. 3rd Pick 3 It Stays In Vegas Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Scott Singleton J: Non Runner T: Scott Singleton	103	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 8 in a Cl2 at Scone on October 23 over 5f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Mainstay with 127lbs at $61. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 in a Bm74 at Tamworth on July 3 over 5f, slow going 4.5 len behind Not Written Off carrying 120lbs at $13. Winning claims if anywhere near his best.

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