AU1 - Melton - Race 3

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9 Runners

8.5f

Unknown

Synthetic

4.0K

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Verdict

SAHARA SEAKRET (8) is a gelding by Downbytheseaside on debut for a good trainer in Russell Jack. Has been close-up in his two most recent trials. Drawn to enjoy an economical run and might sweat on the sprint lane. Anticipating a bright start to his career. STORM VENDETTA (6) has been racing well of late. Kicked off the campaign with back-to-back placings before he finished fourth at his latest appearance at Ballarat, beaten 4.5 metres after drawing on the back row and racing wide in the latter stages. Race fit and with even luck if good enough to take out a race like this. USUAL SUSPECT (4) is a gelding by leading sire Art Major on debut for Darren Pace. Has been readied with a series of nice trials so should be ready to go. SIZZLE ORO (9) improved for fourth at his most recent appearance at Ballarat and has scope for further progression.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	Two-year-old gelding by Downbytheseaside out of Sahara Sunrise on debut. Showed ability when second at Shepparton in a trial on November 20 over 1 5/16m. Profiles nicely but betting will hold the key. 1st Pick 8 Sahara Seakret Jockey: Nathan Jack Trainer: Russell Jack J: Nathan Jack T: Russell Jack	77	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Two-year-old gelding by Downbytheseaside out of Sahara Sunrise on debut. Showed ability when second at Shepparton in a trial on November 20 over 1 5/16m. Profiles nicely but betting will hold the key.
6	Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 4th (Sr2) over 1 ¹/16m at Ballarat beaten 4.5 m by Springfield River (2:04.30) in 2yo MAIDEN on November 27 at $1.85. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1 ¹/16m after showing early speed at Ballarat, at the bell was 4th-5.86 beaten 6 m by Scooter Lou (2:02.60) in 2yo MAIDEN on November 20 at $8.50. Chief contender. 2nd Pick 6 Storm Vendetta Jockey: Michael Bellman Trainer: J F Carabott J: Michael Bellman T: J F Carabott	76	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 4th (Sr2) over 1 ¹/16m at Ballarat beaten 4.5 m by Springfield River (2:04.30) in 2yo MAIDEN on November 27 at $1.85. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1 ¹/16m after showing early speed at Ballarat, at the bell was 4th-5.86 beaten 6 m by Scooter Lou (2:02.60) in 2yo MAIDEN on November 20 at $8.50. Chief contender.
4	Two-year-old gelding by Art Major out of Aleppo Mia having his first start. Finished second in a trial on December 1 at Melton over 1 ¹/16m. Sure to be tough to beat despite the lack of race experience. 3rd Pick 4 Usual Suspect Jockey: Blake Pace Trainer: Darren Pace J: Blake Pace T: Darren Pace	76	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Two-year-old gelding by Art Major out of Aleppo Mia having his first start. Finished second in a trial on December 1 at Melton over 1 ¹/16m. Sure to be tough to beat despite the lack of race experience.

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