AU1 - Melton - Race 9

Harness

13 Runners

11.1f

Unknown

Synthetic

2.7K

VIEW

Verdict

PICKLE IT (12) draws awkwardly but has the hoof on the till. Was runner-up at this venue two starts back then did a good job again at his latest appearance for second at Maryborough. With even luck he is a primary contender. MISS PIGGY WIGGY (5) draws a little wide but has been solid in recent outings and could measure up in this line-up if things go her way. SKADI (9) should be at her peak fourth up and showed improvement last week when third from this barrier at Maryborough. QUICK CRUNCH (11) is a long-time maiden with a tricky draw but is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish second at Bendigo.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
12	Solid run when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Livermere at this track over 1 ¹/16m in a NR up to 38 on October 24 at $4.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Joeys Hangover at Maryborough over 1 5/16m in a NR up to 37 on December 1 at $3.80. Definite winning chance. 1st Pick 12 Pickle It Jockey: Jodi Quinlan Trainer: Joanne Pengelly J: Jodi Quinlan T: Joanne Pengelly	77	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Solid run when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Livermere at this track over 1 ¹/16m in a NR up to 38 on October 24 at $4.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Joeys Hangover at Maryborough over 1 5/16m in a NR up to 37 on December 1 at $3.80. Definite winning chance.
5	Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1 5/16m at Maryborough, at the bell was 7th-17.4 beaten 10 m by Joeys Hangover (2:44.60) in NR up to 37 on December 1 at $3.30. The run previous 7th (Fr2) over 1 m at Bendigo beaten 11 m by Im The Wild One (1:57.80) in NR up to 45 on November 12 at $7.50. Happy to give her another try in this suitable contest. 2nd Pick 5 Miss Piggy Wiggy Jockey: Sean O'sullivan Trainer: Glenn Bull J: Sean O'sullivan T: Glenn Bull	76	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1 5/16m at Maryborough, at the bell was 7th-17.4 beaten 10 m by Joeys Hangover (2:44.60) in NR up to 37 on December 1 at $3.30. The run previous 7th (Fr2) over 1 m at Bendigo beaten 11 m by Im The Wild One (1:57.80) in NR up to 45 on November 12 at $7.50. Happy to give her another try in this suitable contest.
9	Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 1 5/16m at Maryborough was 6th-16.2 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Joeys Hangover (2:44.60) in NR up to 37 on December 1 at $7.50. Big run expected. 3rd Pick 9 Skadi Jockey: Jackie Barker Trainer: Trevor Patching J: Jackie Barker T: Trevor Patching	76	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 1 5/16m at Maryborough was 6th-16.2 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Joeys Hangover (2:44.60) in NR up to 37 on December 1 at $7.50. Big run expected.

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