AU - Wagga - Race 1

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

OPEN

Turf

GOOD 4

21.6K

VIEW

Verdict

BETTER OFF ALONE (1) looks an above-average filly who is absolutely busting to get off the mark. She lacked a fitness edge fresh before finishing full of running last time in the Wellington Boot. Peaking now and is the one to beat. LORD ELROND (2) returns a gelding and looks to have come back in terrific order judging by his recent trial win. He was pushed out strongly over 5 ¼f, so he should be ready to fire first up and is the main danger. NO ORDINARY SHOW (8) is a Hanseatic filly on debut for the Widdison yard. She has come along nicely in her jumpouts but will need a smart steer from the wide draw. EYES RIGHT (7) also debuts and is a Zousain filly for local trainer Tim Donnelly. Just the one quiet trial in readiness and worth respecting if there's late money for her. BORATA'S GIRL (6) has been in the frame at both starts here and is open to further improvement. Colvin is usually lethal during his hometown carnival, so you have to keep the stable safe across the two days.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield, 2nd of 14 at Wellington Well Boot on April 12 over 5 ½f, 1.3 len behind Hellenic Belle with 119lbs at $7. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Muswellbrook Starmaker on March 27 over 5f, slow going 0.5 len behind Hellenic Belle with 123lbs at $2. Handy filly who's ready to get off the mark. 1st Pick 1 Better Off Alone Jockey: Rachel King Trainer: Bjorn Baker J: Rachel King T: Bjorn Baker	232	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield, 2nd of 14 at Wellington Well Boot on April 12 over 5 ½f, 1.3 len behind Hellenic Belle with 119lbs at $7. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Muswellbrook Starmaker on March 27 over 5f, slow going 0.5 len behind Hellenic Belle with 123lbs at $2. Handy filly who's ready to get off the mark.
2	Resuming a gelding from a lengthy break. Only one run when 5th of 8 at Randwick Kirkham on October 25 over 5f, 3 len behind Thrill Hunter with 125lbs at $5.50. Strong trial in readiness should have ready to fire fresh. 2nd Pick 2 Lord Elrond Jockey: Dylan Gibbons Trainer: Tom Charlton J: Dylan Gibbons T: Tom Charlton	70	-	-	-	39%	13/8
Analysis Resuming a gelding from a lengthy break. Only one run when 5th of 8 at Randwick Kirkham on October 25 over 5f, 3 len behind Thrill Hunter with 125lbs at $5.50. Strong trial in readiness should have ready to fire fresh.
8	Two-year-old filly making debut by Hanseatic out of Gonski Girl. Purchased for AUD $ 40,000 (Inglis 2025 2025 Premier Yearling Sale). Was runner-up in a jump-out at Wodonga on April 21. Don't rule her out. 3rd Pick 8 No Ordinary Show Jockey: Jason Lyon Trainer: Craig Widdison J: Jason Lyon T: Craig Widdison	63	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Two-year-old filly making debut by Hanseatic out of Gonski Girl. Purchased for AUD $ 40,000 (Inglis 2025 2025 Premier Yearling Sale). Was runner-up in a jump-out at Wodonga on April 21. Don't rule her out.

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