AU1 - Maryborough - Race 1

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9 Runners

10.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

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Verdict

FARSTAR (2) produced a better effort last start when second over 1 5/16m at Shepparton, beaten 9 metres after being up on the pace from the outset then finding the lead only to be claimed late. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Meets a comparable field and he can go right on with the job. APACHEVALLEY (6) settled close to the pace but couldn't finish the race off and could only manage seventh last start over 1 5/16m at Kilmore, that effort coming after a minor placing at Stawell the run before. Certainly cannot be faulted after that last effort. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. WEDGE TAIL EAGLE (1) is worth another chance after a last-start seventh over 1 5/16m at Charlton a week ago. NEDZA THRILLER (5) has place prospects after his last-start sixth over 1 ?m at Ballarat on November 20.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1 5/16m after showing early speed at Shepparton, at the bell was leading 0.52 beaten 9 m by Pastor Dunbar (2:47.60) in MAIDEN on December 2 at $3. Winning claims. 1st Pick 2 Farstar Jockey: Leigh Sutton Trainer: Kristy Butler J: Leigh Sutton T: Kristy Butler	77	-	-	-	72%	2/5
Analysis Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1 5/16m after showing early speed at Shepparton, at the bell was leading 0.52 beaten 9 m by Pastor Dunbar (2:47.60) in MAIDEN on December 2 at $3. Winning claims.
6	Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1 5/16m after showing early speed at Kilmore, at the bell was leading 3.69 beaten 25 m by Tas Suffarell (2:51.60) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on December 11 at $5. At the run before good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 1 ¹/16m after showing early pace at Stawell was 2nd-4.8 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Me And Zac (2:15.30) in MAIDEN on November 30 at $12. Rates highly and can atone. 2nd Pick 6 Apachevalley Jockey: Jordan Leedham Trainer: Jodie Justice J: Jordan Leedham T: Jodie Justice	72	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1 5/16m after showing early speed at Kilmore, at the bell was leading 3.69 beaten 25 m by Tas Suffarell (2:51.60) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on December 11 at $5. At the run before good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 1 ¹/16m after showing early pace at Stawell was 2nd-4.8 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Me And Zac (2:15.30) in MAIDEN on November 30 at $12. Rates highly and can atone.
1	Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1 5/16m at Charlton, beaten 45 m by Wind Storm (2:40.50) in MAIDEN on December 8 at $61. Before that, 5th (Fr1) over 1 ¹/16m at Stawell beaten 30 m by Me And Zac (2:15.30) in MAIDEN on November 30 at $9. Do not dismiss. 3rd Pick 1 Wedge Tail Eagle Jockey: J F Meade Trainer: J F Meade J: J F Meade T: J F Meade	69	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1 5/16m at Charlton, beaten 45 m by Wind Storm (2:40.50) in MAIDEN on December 8 at $61. Before that, 5th (Fr1) over 1 ¹/16m at Stawell beaten 30 m by Me And Zac (2:15.30) in MAIDEN on November 30 at $9. Do not dismiss.

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