AU2 - Menangle - Race 3

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10 Runners

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Verdict

VESPA STRIDE (5) hasn't been far from the placegetters since clocking in third at this circuit and distance last month, beaten only 4m in this grade last week. Draws a few spots wider but is up to winning this if things go his way. MICKEY BE NIMBLE (1) has had a series of wide barriers and has produced some good performances including back-to-back seconds at this circuit and distance last month. Should get every chance from the ace draw. HAPPY TOO YA (3) is another that has been going well from wide barriers, placing two back and finishing midfield last week. Draws to make an impact. LARRIKIN LENNY (9) was hampered by a flat tyre when tackling a stronger race last time. Winner here three back so worth another chance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.92 beaten 4 m by King Corey (1:53.60) in 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on February 24 at $6. Before that, 5th (Fr1) over 1m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-5.09 at the bell, beaten 7 m by King Corey (1:53.90) in 3yo+ NR up to 45 on February 17 at $3.80. Rates highly. Big chance. 1st Pick 5 Vespa Stride Jockey: Joshua Gallagher Trainer: Brad Abbott J: Joshua Gallagher T: Brad Abbott	77	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.92 beaten 4 m by King Corey (1:53.60) in 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on February 24 at $6. Before that, 5th (Fr1) over 1m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-5.09 at the bell, beaten 7 m by King Corey (1:53.90) in 3yo+ NR up to 45 on February 17 at $3.80. Rates highly. Big chance.
1	Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1m at this track beaten 24 m by Magnetic Storm (1:52.40) in 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on February 24 at $6.50. Before that, 6th (Fr8) over 1m at this track, beaten 21 m by Villarock (1:53.00) in 3yo+ NR up to 45 on February 17 at $7.50. Genuine contender in this suitable contest. 2nd Pick 1 Mickey Be Nimble Jockey: Robert Morris Trainer: Kerry Towers J: Robert Morris T: Kerry Towers	75	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1m at this track beaten 24 m by Magnetic Storm (1:52.40) in 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on February 24 at $6.50. Before that, 6th (Fr8) over 1m at this track, beaten 21 m by Villarock (1:53.00) in 3yo+ NR up to 45 on February 17 at $7.50. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
3	Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1m at this track was 4th-8.35 at the bell, beaten 8 m by King Corey (1:53.60) in 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on February 24 at $4.80. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr10) over 1m at this track was 4th-8.26 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Villarock (1:53.00) in 3yo+ NR up to 45 on February 17 at $7. This race appears well within his grasp. 3rd Pick 3 Happy Too Ya Jockey: Cameron Hart Trainer: David Waite J: Cameron Hart T: David Waite	75	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1m at this track was 4th-8.35 at the bell, beaten 8 m by King Corey (1:53.60) in 3yo+ 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 on February 24 at $4.80. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr10) over 1m at this track was 4th-8.26 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Villarock (1:53.00) in 3yo+ NR up to 45 on February 17 at $7. This race appears well within his grasp.

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Firm

A dry turf course, equal to a ‘fast’ dirt track.

Also Eligible

A horse that is entered but does not draw into the body of the field due to too many entries, and thus is not permitted to start unless there are enough scratches to shrink the field size.

Scratch

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