AU1 - Menangle - Race 4

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Verdict

VESPA STRIDE (5) has worked his way back into form and looks close to a win after back-to-back placings from this barrier at this circuit and distance, last time finishing only 2 metres off the winner. Finds a suitable assignment so could grab a well-deserved win. GIMME A REASON (9) was solid when he finished 2 metres away in second at Penrith last start. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position but he recorded back-to-back placings here earlier in the campaign, one from a similar draw. THE EX HORSEIST (6) is first up for 11 weeks but was readied with a trial win here and has won two of three previous fresh attempts. KELLOSHIEL (4) might find this easier than the last attempt and came from wider for second in this grade here three back.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Blackjack Bart at this track over 1m in a 3yo+ on September 15 at $81. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing third behind Flo Ryda at this track over 1m in a 3yo+ on September 22 at $15. Has the right credentials to take this out. 1st Pick 5 Vespa Stride Jockey: Brad Abbott Trainer: Brad Abbott J: Brad Abbott T: Brad Abbott	77	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Blackjack Bart at this track over 1m in a 3yo+ on September 15 at $81. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing third behind Flo Ryda at this track over 1m in a 3yo+ on September 22 at $15. Has the right credentials to take this out.
9	Two back was well beaten into fifth after showing early speed, behind Blackjack Bart at this track over 1m in a 3yo+ on September 15 at $9. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Prince Of Peace at Penrith over 1 ¹/16m on September 24 at $3.40. Sure to play a significant role. 2nd Pick 9 Gimme A Reason Jockey: Cameron Hart Trainer: David Waite J: Cameron Hart T: David Waite	75	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Two back was well beaten into fifth after showing early speed, behind Blackjack Bart at this track over 1m in a 3yo+ on September 15 at $9. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Prince Of Peace at Penrith over 1 ¹/16m on September 24 at $3.40. Sure to play a significant role.
6	First up. At the last run he was well back in the run when 10th (Fr5) over 1 5/16m at Penrith was 10th-21.26 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Soho Washington (2:35.90) on July 16 at $71. Has the right credentials to take this out. 3rd Pick 6 The Ex Horseist Jockey: Jim Douglass Trainer: Ian Wilson J: Jim Douglass T: Ian Wilson	73	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis First up. At the last run he was well back in the run when 10th (Fr5) over 1 5/16m at Penrith was 10th-21.26 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Soho Washington (2:35.90) on July 16 at $71. Has the right credentials to take this out.

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