AU2 - Menangle - Race 2

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8 Runners

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Verdict

WATTS UP THE HILL (8) kept his manners in check and returned to winning form at his latest appearance at this venue, scoring comfortably by 6 metres after being up on the pace. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw but he has upside. ITZFERGIETIME (6) placed for the third time in her last four starts when she finished 9 metres away from Watts Up The Hill last week. Draws inside that rival this time. Go well again. AFFAIRE DE COVER (4) will find this easier than the last attempt and did manage a win here three back. BERTINELLI (1) drops to the distance that has produced all three career wins and draws to be competitive.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on, won by 6 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:49.80) beating Lotus Louise in on July 21 at $2.60 at the bell was 3rd-4.88. Great chance to win again. 1st Pick 8 Watts Up The Hill Jockey: Rickie Alchin Trainer: Rickie Alchin J: Rickie Alchin T: Rickie Alchin	77	-	-	-	48%	11/10
Analysis Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on, won by 6 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:49.80) beating Lotus Louise in on July 21 at $2.60 at the bell was 3rd-4.88. Great chance to win again.
6	Two back was well beaten into tenth behind Chief Runningcloud at this track over 1 7/16m on July 14 at $17. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Watts Up The Hill at this track over 1 7/16m on July 21 at $9. This race appears well within her grasp. 2nd Pick 6 Itzfergietime Jockey: Grace Panella Trainer: Kerry Towers J: Grace Panella T: Kerry Towers	75	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Two back was well beaten into tenth behind Chief Runningcloud at this track over 1 7/16m on July 14 at $17. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Watts Up The Hill at this track over 1 7/16m on July 21 at $9. This race appears well within her grasp.
4	Won three starts back at this track over 1m on July 7. Last time out 7th (Fr4) over 1m at this track beaten 21 m by Gandhi Mail (1:55.00) on July 18 at $151. Can bounce back. One of the chances. 3rd Pick 4 Affaire De Cover Jockey: Chris Geary Trainer: Troy Williams J: Chris Geary T: Troy Williams	72	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Won three starts back at this track over 1m on July 7. Last time out 7th (Fr4) over 1m at this track beaten 21 m by Gandhi Mail (1:55.00) on July 18 at $151. Can bounce back. One of the chances.

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