AU2 - Melton - Race 1

Harness

13 Runners

11.1f

Unknown

Synthetic

13.4K

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Verdict

HES NO ROMEO (1) continued his good form when he came from a few spots wider and scored by 4.7 metres at this circuit and distance last week. That took his record here to two from three and the ace draw gives him the chance to strike again. TRIPLE ROCK SAINT (3) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 1.7 metres from the winner at this circuit and distance. That was his third runner-up result on the trot and he is likely to get all favours from this lower draw. BROWNIESATMIDNIGHT (6) draws wider but is going well with a win and a second so far this campaign and has won two of three third-up attempts so should be peaking. ROCKNALLOVERTHEWORLD (2) was beaten just over 2m last week and draws for another good showing.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Hard to fault of late. Last start won by 4.5 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:42.10) beating Browniesatmidnight in NR 70 to 79 on December 20 at $8 at the bell was 4th-4.28. Big chance to go back-to-back. 1st Pick 1 He's No Romeo Jockey: Jack Laugher Trainer: Julie Douglas J: Jack Laugher T: Julie Douglas	77	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Hard to fault of late. Last start won by 4.5 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:42.10) beating Browniesatmidnight in NR 70 to 79 on December 20 at $8 at the bell was 4th-4.28. Big chance to go back-to-back.
3	Fair performance when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Carramar Titmus at Swan Hill over 1m in a NR 55 to 64 on December 16 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.75 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Wattlebank Arnie at this track over 1m in a NR 70 to 79 on December 20 at $4. Rates highly. Big chance. 2nd Pick 3 Triple Rock Saint Jockey: Alex Ashwood Trainer: Julie Douglas J: Alex Ashwood T: Julie Douglas	75	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Fair performance when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Carramar Titmus at Swan Hill over 1m in a NR 55 to 64 on December 16 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.75 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Wattlebank Arnie at this track over 1m in a NR 70 to 79 on December 20 at $4. Rates highly. Big chance.
6	Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on December 20. Scored the start prior at Horsham on December 7. Capable of taking this out. 3rd Pick 6 Browniesatmidnight Jockey: Glen Craven Trainer: M A Lee, P Lee J: Glen Craven T: M A Lee, P Lee	75	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on December 20. Scored the start prior at Horsham on December 7. Capable of taking this out.

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