AU1 - Maryborough - Race 1

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8 Runners

10.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

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Verdict

BLAKE BOLAC (7) is back after a spell of 11 months but is a strong fresh performer with two wins and a placing from four attempts. Won his lone try at this circuit and distance and was close up in a recent trial so while drawn wide he should be ready to go. NEW YORKER (4) was completely outclassed in the Shepparton Cup but was chasing Kingman and Leap To fame so most horses would've suffered the same fate. Much better placed so could bounce back. JET ROCK (3) hasn't raced since placing in a Vicbred Super Series race at Bendigo two-and-a-half years ago but has won two recent trials so looks to be back in good order. Keep safe from a good draw. CURYO GENTLEMAN (8) broke last start but still managed to fill a minor placing at Wedderburn. Draws for a trail and can feature with manners.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Resuming after 11 months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into sixth behind Raging Whitebait at Melton over 1m in a NR 70 to 85 on March 22 at $3.50. Chief contender. 1st Pick 7 Blake Bolac Jockey: James Herbertson Trainer: K A Stuart-Mitchell J: James Herbertson T: K A Stuart-Mitchell	77	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis Resuming after 11 months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into sixth behind Raging Whitebait at Melton over 1m in a NR 70 to 85 on March 22 at $3.50. Chief contender.
4	Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1m at Shepparton well beaten by Kingman (3:10.10) in G3 No NR on January 17 at $151. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 1/16m at Leeton, at the bell was 6th-14 beaten 14 m by Catchafire (3:06.40) in NR up to 100 on January 1 at $13. Plenty to like about his prospects. 2nd Pick 4 New Yorker Jockey: Chris Alford Trainer: Rebecca Bartley J: Chris Alford T: Rebecca Bartley	75	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1m at Shepparton well beaten by Kingman (3:10.10) in G3 No NR on January 17 at $151. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 1/16m at Leeton, at the bell was 6th-14 beaten 14 m by Catchafire (3:06.40) in NR up to 100 on January 1 at $13. Plenty to like about his prospects.
3	Returns after two-and-a-half years in the paddock. Ran only once last preparation running when beaten by 6 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Major Major at Bendigo over 1 5/16m in a 4yo GH on September 15 2023 at $15. Should be right in the finish. 3rd Pick 3 Jet Rock Jockey: Kerryn Manning Trainer: Kerryn Manning J: Kerryn Manning T: Kerryn Manning	75	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Returns after two-and-a-half years in the paddock. Ran only once last preparation running when beaten by 6 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Major Major at Bendigo over 1 5/16m in a 4yo GH on September 15 2023 at $15. Should be right in the finish.

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