AU1 - Melton - Race 2

Harness

9 Runners

8.5f

Unknown

Synthetic

4.0K

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Verdict

LAMBRO MACH (5) looked close to a win before a let-up with minor placings in four of his past five starts. Hasn't raced for close to eight weeks but was kept up to the mark with a trial win. Big chance. CITY ROCKSTAR (2) was runner-up from this draw at Echuca two back before another good performance at her latest appearance at Shepparton, coming from a wider barrier for third after racing parked. Looks close to a win and should get her chance from this draw. JILLIBY KYMY LOU (4) faded out last time but came from wider than this to win and Stawell two back so is worth another chance. TARA VICTORY (9) is building in fitness and hasn't been too far from the placegetters at her last couple.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Storms Collide at this track over 1 ¹¹/16m in a 3yo No NR CG on October 11 at $151. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Test Of Fire at Geelong over 1m in a NR 46 to 52 on October 17 at $2.50. Genuine contender in this suitable contest. 1st Pick 5 Lambro Mach Jockey: Kate Gath Trainer: Andy Gath J: Kate Gath T: Andy Gath	77	-	-	-	80%
Analysis Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Storms Collide at this track over 1 ¹¹/16m in a 3yo No NR CG on October 11 at $151. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Test Of Fire at Geelong over 1m in a NR 46 to 52 on October 17 at $2.50. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
2	Fair run when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind Mad Punta at Echuca over 1 ¹/16m in a NR 50 to 55 on November 11 at $4.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Miki Loch at Shepparton over 1 m in a NR 50 to 55 on December 2 at $34. Nicely placed to take this out. 2nd Pick 2 City Rockstar Jockey: Jordan Leedham Trainer: J Tabone J: Jordan Leedham T: J Tabone	75	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Fair run when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind Mad Punta at Echuca over 1 ¹/16m in a NR 50 to 55 on November 11 at $4.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Miki Loch at Shepparton over 1 m in a NR 50 to 55 on December 2 at $34. Nicely placed to take this out.
4	Backs up 3 days after failing to impress last start, 11th (Fr6) over 1 ¹/16m after showing early speed at Horsham beaten 55 m by Grinning Beach Boy (2:01.20) in NR up to 55 on December 7 at $5. Showed ability the outing before when she won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr6) at Stawell (2:11.10) beating Eastbro Kozzy in NR up to 55 on November 30 at $13 at the bell was leading 3. This race appears well within her grasp. 3rd Pick 4 Jilliby Kymy Lou Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: M A Lee, P Lee J: Unknown Jockey T: M A Lee, P Lee	74	-	-	-	6%
Analysis Backs up 3 days after failing to impress last start, 11th (Fr6) over 1 ¹/16m after showing early speed at Horsham beaten 55 m by Grinning Beach Boy (2:01.20) in NR up to 55 on December 7 at $5. Showed ability the outing before when she won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr6) at Stawell (2:11.10) beating Eastbro Kozzy in NR up to 55 on November 30 at $13 at the bell was leading 3. This race appears well within her grasp.

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Bute

Shortened word for phenylbutazone, the common non-steroidal medication legal at most racetrack.

Silks

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

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A horse entered for main track only (MTO) is one hoping the weather forecast or track conditions will move the race off the turf course and onto the main track. They are scratched the morning of the race if the conditions stay dry.