AU2 - Melton - Race 4

Harness

10 Runners

8.5f

Unknown

Synthetic

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Verdict

FREAK OUT (2) looks close to a win having placed in his last three outings, last time coming from wider and working but sticking on for a 1.4m second at Kilmore. The good draw gives him the chance to break through. PICKLE IT (1) is another with the hoof on the till after placing in two of three starts so far this campaign. Led from a few spots wider and sticking on for a 1.5m second at Geelong last week. Should be nearing peak fitness now and has the speed to take advantage of the ace draw. Hard to knock the consistency of MIDNITE DESIRE (5) who has put together a string of top-three finishes. Came from the back row to be beaten only 1.8m last start and was a Cranbourne winner three back. MIKI MARK (8) draws for a trail and could be dangerous with the sprint lane in play.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Fair run when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Our Bella Lucia at this track over 1m in a NR 42 to 45 on May 1 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind Treacheroustimes at Kilmore over 1 m in a NR up to 45 on May 7 at $4.40. Capable of testing this line-up. 1st Pick 2 Freak Out Jockey: Michael Bellman Trainer: Dianne Giles J: Michael Bellman T: Dianne Giles	77	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Fair run when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Our Bella Lucia at this track over 1m in a NR 42 to 45 on May 1 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind Treacheroustimes at Kilmore over 1 m in a NR up to 45 on May 7 at $4.40. Capable of testing this line-up.
1	Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 1m after showing early pace at Geelong beaten 1.5 m by The Mountain (1:59.30) in NR up to 39 on May 8 at $2.60. In the mix from the inside draw. 2nd Pick 1 Pickle It Jockey: Taylor Ford Trainer: J F Pengelly J: Taylor Ford T: J F Pengelly	76	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 1m after showing early pace at Geelong beaten 1.5 m by The Mountain (1:59.30) in NR up to 39 on May 8 at $2.60. In the mix from the inside draw.
5	Solid performance when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second behind Village Voice at Ararat over 1 5/16m in a NR 38 to 42 on April 27 at $2.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.75 m finishing third behind Treacheroustimes at Kilmore over 1 m in a NR up to 45 on May 7 at $4.80. One of the key runners. 3rd Pick 5 Midnite Desire Jockey: James Herbertson Trainer: Joseph Galea J: James Herbertson T: Joseph Galea	75	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Solid performance when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second behind Village Voice at Ararat over 1 5/16m in a NR 38 to 42 on April 27 at $2.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.75 m finishing third behind Treacheroustimes at Kilmore over 1 m in a NR up to 45 on May 7 at $4.80. One of the key runners.

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