AU1 - Maryborough - Race 2

Harness

8 Runners

10.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

5.0K

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Verdict

THE NIGHT FOX (5) is an ex NZ trained gelding who resumes from a spell after finishing fourth at his latest appearance at Cambridge Raceway on April 2. Has won once and placed twice from his four previous runs. Fresh-up has winning claims. WICKED MITZI (2) turned in a much better run last time out, finishing second over 1 m at Kilmore after getting checked over the final stages. Has the benefit of a good draw. It doesn't get any easier but she is good enough to take this out. OUR ULTIMATE GRACY (3) is on the radar after her last-start fifth over 1 ¹/16m at Melton a week-and-a-half ago. Rates well as an each-way chance. IN AN IDEAL WORLD (8) is worth some thought after his last-start sixth over 1 ¹/16m at Melton on August 12 after he raced outside the leader at the bell.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Returns from the paddock. Previously first up posted a big 4 m win (Fr2) at Oamaru (3:16.40) beating Haley Robyn in on March 5 2025 at $4.20. Very hard to beat. 1st Pick 5 The Night Fox Jockey: Taylor Youl Trainer: S Karamalikis J: Taylor Youl T: S Karamalikis	77	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Returns from the paddock. Previously first up posted a big 4 m win (Fr2) at Oamaru (3:16.40) beating Haley Robyn in on March 5 2025 at $4.20. Very hard to beat.
2	Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr3) over 1 m at Kilmore beaten 2.5 m by Shazza Love (2:03.10) on August 13 at $3.40. Expected to go well again. 2nd Pick 2 Wicked Mitzi Jockey: James Herbertson Trainer: T K Gange & J G Allan-Gange J: James Herbertson T: T K Gange & J G Allan-Gange	76	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr3) over 1 m at Kilmore beaten 2.5 m by Shazza Love (2:03.10) on August 13 at $3.40. Expected to go well again.
3	Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr3) over 1 ¹/16m at Melton, beaten 6 m by Pistol Pearce (2:03.70) on August 12 at $14. The run prior surrendered the lead and finished 11th (Fr3) over 1m after showing early speed at Melton, beaten 35 m by Rocknroll Willow (2:40.40) on August 1 at $26. Encouraging effort last start and is open to further improvement. 3rd Pick 3 Our Ultimate Gracy Jockey: Kerryn Manning Trainer: Kerryn Manning J: Kerryn Manning T: Kerryn Manning	74	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr3) over 1 ¹/16m at Melton, beaten 6 m by Pistol Pearce (2:03.70) on August 12 at $14. The run prior surrendered the lead and finished 11th (Fr3) over 1m after showing early speed at Melton, beaten 35 m by Rocknroll Willow (2:40.40) on August 1 at $26. Encouraging effort last start and is open to further improvement.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.

Paddock

The area where horses gather before the race to be saddled and paraded for the public.

Synthetic Surface

A racing surface comprised of silica sand and fibers, such as recycled carpet or spandex. The mixture is then sealed with wax.