AU1 - Maitland - Race 1

Harness

8 Runners

12f

Unknown

Synthetic

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Verdict

MASTER CATCH (8) has had five weeks off since he came from this barrier for a midfield finish at Newcastle last time but has been kept up to the mark with two trials, winning the latest. Strikes at 50 per cent at this circuit and distance so looks well placed. SALLY BIGTIME (7) came from wider on this row when when winning a Regional Championships heat first up at Newcastle before drawing wide in the final. Has recorded a win and a placing in two attempts here. Big chance. THE METAL FLYER (4) is on the radar after a solid last-start fifth at this venue. HAY THERE JOE (5) was well back when resuming at Menangle two weeks ago but has won here before so can improve.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1m at Newcastle, at the bell was 7th-10.3 beaten 7 m by Force Full (1:54.00) in No NR on November 21 at $8. The run previous 5th (Fr7) over 1 ¼m at Newcastle was leading by 2.23 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Quaddie Vc (2:26.00) in NR up to 90 on November 14 at $8. Rates highly and deserves another chance. 1st Pick 8 Master Catch Jockey: Seaton Grima Trainer: L G Mcdonald J: Seaton Grima T: L G Mcdonald	77	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1m at Newcastle, at the bell was 7th-10.3 beaten 7 m by Force Full (1:54.00) in No NR on November 21 at $8. The run previous 5th (Fr7) over 1 ¼m at Newcastle was leading by 2.23 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Quaddie Vc (2:26.00) in NR up to 90 on November 14 at $8. Rates highly and deserves another chance.
7	Failed to impress last start, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr8) over 1 ¼m at Newcastle was 11th-21.03 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Grosso Naso (2:26.80) in NR up to 70 on December 5 at $11. Showed ability the outing before when she won by 5.5 m (Sr4) at Newcastle (2:26.10) beating Captain Groove in 3yo+ NR up to 70 on November 21 at $6 at the bell was 5th-7.64. Can improve sharply without surprising. 2nd Pick 7 Sally Bigtime Jockey: Chloe Formosa Trainer: B J Flaherty J: Chloe Formosa T: B J Flaherty	76	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Failed to impress last start, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr8) over 1 ¼m at Newcastle was 11th-21.03 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Grosso Naso (2:26.80) in NR up to 70 on December 5 at $11. Showed ability the outing before when she won by 5.5 m (Sr4) at Newcastle (2:26.10) beating Captain Groove in 3yo+ NR up to 70 on November 21 at $6 at the bell was 5th-7.64. Can improve sharply without surprising.
4	Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1 ¼m after showing early pace at this track beaten 11 m by Laceys Lad (2:27.90) in NR up to 90 on December 19 at $4.40. The run before was well back in the run when 5th (Fr10) over 1m at Menangle, beaten 13 m by Cash And Bling (1:51.70) in NR up to 80 on December 13 at $61. Has ability and can do much better. 3rd Pick 4 The Metal Flyer Jockey: Robert Morris Trainer: Kerryann Morris J: Robert Morris T: Kerryann Morris	75	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1 ¼m after showing early pace at this track beaten 11 m by Laceys Lad (2:27.90) in NR up to 90 on December 19 at $4.40. The run before was well back in the run when 5th (Fr10) over 1m at Menangle, beaten 13 m by Cash And Bling (1:51.70) in NR up to 80 on December 13 at $61. Has ability and can do much better.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.

Workout

A workout is a timed sprint over varying distances prior to a race, meant to get a horse fit enough for competition.

Fractions

The times recorded during the race; with timing starting just past the gate or when the gates open, then parroted for the quarter, half, three-quarters etc. Used as an indication of ability and speed.