AU - Wagga - Race 4

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

MAGNUS MAXIMUS (3) resumes as the horse to beat, with a Wodonga trial win two weeks ago giving him a solid platform after his last campaign that included a Swan Hill third and a sixth at this venue on heavy ground. The 6f remains the small reservation, but his overall exposed form is the right benchmark for this field. FLYING BETTY (17) has the strongest recent body of work, beaten a nose at Leeton two back before being checked and still finishing within three lengths at Wagga Riverside. SURREAL RETIREMENT (4) was excellent on debut when beaten a neck at Albury and has clear upside, although she has a wide draw and is back to an untried 6f. ULTRASONIC (14) was below her best last start, but her previous third at this track keeps her in the mix if she returns to that sharper effort.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Returns from a five-month break with a Wodonga trial win two weeks ago, which is a strong pointer for a resuming maiden with solid exposed form. He ended last campaign sixth at this track on heavy ground, but his Swan Hill third behind Angling For Info was a better guide. The 6f is a query, but he looks hard to beat. 1st Pick 3 Magnus Maximus Jockey: Nick Heywood Trainer: Craig Weeding J: Nick Heywood T: Craig Weeding	152	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Returns from a five-month break with a Wodonga trial win two weeks ago, which is a strong pointer for a resuming maiden with solid exposed form. He ended last campaign sixth at this track on heavy ground, but his Swan Hill third behind Angling For Info was a better guide. The 6f is a query, but he looks hard to beat.
17	Had genuine interference when checked passing the 3 ½f at Wagga Riverside last start, yet was beaten just under three lengths by I'Ve Forgotten. That followed a nose defeat at Leeton at generous odds, so her recent form is stronger than the winless record suggests. Still a 21-start maiden, but her recent figures put her right among the chances. 2nd Pick 17 Flying Betty Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Anthony Craig J: Unknown Jockey T: Anthony Craig	104	-	-	-	3%	33/1
Analysis Had genuine interference when checked passing the 3 ½f at Wagga Riverside last start, yet was beaten just under three lengths by I'Ve Forgotten. That followed a nose defeat at Leeton at generous odds, so her recent form is stronger than the winless record suggests. Still a 21-start maiden, but her recent figures put her right among the chances.
4	Showed plenty on debut at Albury, leading and giving a big sight before being beaten a neck by Kasuma Goddess over 7f. She has trial form in the background and now has Pierre Boudvillain, a leading jockey at this venue, booked. Wide draw and 6f are questions, but the upside is clear. 3rd Pick 4 Surreal Retirement Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain Trainer: Craig Widdison J: Pierre Boudvillain T: Craig Widdison	163	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Showed plenty on debut at Albury, leading and giving a big sight before being beaten a neck by Kasuma Goddess over 7f. She has trial form in the background and now has Pierre Boudvillain, a leading jockey at this venue, booked. Wide draw and 6f are questions, but the upside is clear.

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