AU1 - Maryborough - Race 9

Harness

13 Runners

10.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

4.2K

VIEW

Verdict

JUST AS I AM (11) cops a tricky draw on the back row but has been very good from wide barriers in two starts so far this campaign, cruising home first-up before sticking on for a last-start second. Kept fresh since but goes well that way and has upside. KYVALLEY JETSTREAM (10) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 1.2 metres from the winner in second at Kilmore. That made it two wins and two seconds from the last five starts. With an ounce of luck from this tricky draw he can make an impact again. BULLAPARK BENO (12) also has an awkward barrier to contend with but did well when fourth in a higher-graded race at Bendigo last time out. JUST ABIT DUSTY (4) won easily two back then gave a sight from this barrier here last time when beaten less than 3m. Can be involved again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Beaten favourite last start when second at Shepparton on December 23. Scored the start prior at Shepparton on December 2. Strong claims. 1st Pick 11 Just As I Am Jockey: Nathan Jack Trainer: Russell Jack J: Nathan Jack T: Russell Jack	77	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Beaten favourite last start when second at Shepparton on December 23. Scored the start prior at Shepparton on December 2. Strong claims.
10	Improved last start with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr4) over 1 5/16m at Kilmore was 3rd-4.65 at the bell, beaten 1.2 m by Quirky Character (2:44.20) in NR 52 to 56 on January 22 at $3. Rates highly. Bright prospects again. 2nd Pick 10 Kyvalley Jetstream Jockey: Chris Alford Trainer: Brent Lilley J: Chris Alford T: Brent Lilley	75	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Improved last start with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr4) over 1 5/16m at Kilmore was 3rd-4.65 at the bell, beaten 1.2 m by Quirky Character (2:44.20) in NR 52 to 56 on January 22 at $3. Rates highly. Bright prospects again.
12	Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1 5/16m after showing early pace at Bendigo was 6th-9.13 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Bennie And The Jets (2:42.50) in NR up to 69 on January 21 at $14. Before that, 9th (Fr5) over 1 m at this track well beaten by Maximez (2:05.70) in NR 54 to 59 on December 15 at $3.40. Expecting a better run this time. 3rd Pick 12 Bullapark Beno Jockey: James Herbertson Trainer: T K Gange & J G Allan-Gange J: James Herbertson T: T K Gange & J G Allan-Gange	75	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1 5/16m after showing early pace at Bendigo was 6th-9.13 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Bennie And The Jets (2:42.50) in NR up to 69 on January 21 at $14. Before that, 9th (Fr5) over 1 m at this track well beaten by Maximez (2:05.70) in NR 54 to 59 on December 15 at $3.40. Expecting a better run this time.

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