AU1 - Maryborough - Race 8

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10 Runners

10.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

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Verdict

AVANT GUARD (8) is in good form at present. Finished third at his latest appearance over 1 ¼m at Cranbourne, beaten 2.5 metres. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. OFF YOUR FACESKI (10) was successful two starts ago then recorded a comfortable win last start over 1 ¹¹/16m at Swan Hill, getting home by 19 metres after taking control early in proceedings. Finds a nice race and will be a major force once more. CHAMPAGNE CHARLEY (9) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 4.5 metres at this track over 1 5/16m. ROMANTIC NINA (4) is worth another chance after a last-start ninth over 1 5/16m at this track two weeks ago.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Champagne Charley at this track over 1 5/16m on October 12 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind Charleston Avenue at Cranbourne over 1 ¼m on October 18 at $5.50. Sure to be there at the business end. 1st Pick 8 Avant Guard Jockey: James Herbertson Trainer: Ross Graham J: James Herbertson T: Ross Graham	77	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Champagne Charley at this track over 1 5/16m on October 12 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind Charleston Avenue at Cranbourne over 1 ¼m on October 18 at $5.50. Sure to be there at the business end.
10	Eight-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Swan Hill and Terang. Last start won by 19 m () at Swan Hill (3:34.10) beating Paris Kay in on October 15 at $31 at the bell was leading 9.4. Can continue the winning form. 2nd Pick 10 Off Your Faceski Jockey: Ewa Justice Trainer: John Hurrell J: Ewa Justice T: John Hurrell	75	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Eight-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Swan Hill and Terang. Last start won by 19 m () at Swan Hill (3:34.10) beating Paris Kay in on October 15 at $31 at the bell was leading 9.4. Can continue the winning form.
9	In good form recently. Last start posted a big 4.5 m win (FT) at this track (2:46.90) beating Antonov in on October 12 at $6 at the bell was leading 3.7. Likely to be in the finish again. 3rd Pick 9 Champagne Charley Jockey: Jack Laugher Trainer: Anthony Spiteri J: Jack Laugher T: Anthony Spiteri	75	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis In good form recently. Last start posted a big 4.5 m win (FT) at this track (2:46.90) beating Antonov in on October 12 at $6 at the bell was leading 3.7. Likely to be in the finish again.

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