AU - Wagga - Race 8

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

19.0K

VIEW

Verdict

DITTERICH (2) gets the nod after two sound runs at this track and now reaches the right stage of his campaign. He was beaten just over half a length by Star Of Lily last start after racing close enough, and his prior second to Pietro Road reads well in the context of this field. SERENADING (5) is the main danger on profile, with the class drop out of a BM74 a clear positive and her Class 3 win two back at this venue showing she has the turn of foot to be effective when produced at the right time. PIETRO ROAD (3) has done little wrong at this track, winning two back and then missing by a nose as favourite after beginning slowly and having difficulty getting clear passing the 1 ½f. He beat Ditterich recently, so he must be respected again. NIGHTS INFERNO (7) is more a place-driven chance, but his Cootamundra third had merit after he finished strongly and was steadied late, leaving him capable of pressing the main chances if he repeats that closing effort.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Has returned in excellent order with two close efforts at this track, finishing fourth last start when beaten just over half a length by Star Of Lily after settling just off the lead. He was also second to Pietro Road two back, beaten just under a length, and now looks ready third-up. Pietro Road beat him recently, but his 5f depth makes him the one to beat. 1st Pick 2 Ditterich Jockey: Blaike Mcdougall Trainer: Andrew Bourke J: Blaike Mcdougall T: Andrew Bourke	150	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Has returned in excellent order with two close efforts at this track, finishing fourth last start when beaten just over half a length by Star Of Lily after settling just off the lead. He was also second to Pietro Road two back, beaten just under a length, and now looks ready third-up. Pietro Road beat him recently, but his 5f depth makes him the one to beat.
5	Drops back from a BM74 after finishing eighth at this track over 6 ½f, beaten four lengths, when restrained early and left with too much to do. The run prior was much stronger, winning a Class 3 here from Dee Dee Express after charging over the top from the rear. Track-and-trip winner with Jeff Penza back aboard. 2nd Pick 5 Serenading Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Danny Beasley J: Non Runner T: Danny Beasley	132	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Drops back from a BM74 after finishing eighth at this track over 6 ½f, beaten four lengths, when restrained early and left with too much to do. The run prior was much stronger, winning a Class 3 here from Dee Dee Express after charging over the top from the rear. Track-and-trip winner with Jeff Penza back aboard.
3	Went within a nose of Star Of Lily at this track last start despite beginning slowly and having difficulty getting clear passing the 1 ½f, so there was genuine merit in the defeat as favourite. He had beaten Ditterich here the run prior, again after being slow away, and Carly Frater stays with a solid horse-and-rider record. Already beat Ditterich here and remains a sharp winning threat. 3rd Pick 3 Pietro Road Jockey: Carly Frater Trainer: Tim Donnelly J: Carly Frater T: Tim Donnelly	156	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Went within a nose of Star Of Lily at this track last start despite beginning slowly and having difficulty getting clear passing the 1 ½f, so there was genuine merit in the defeat as favourite. He had beaten Ditterich here the run prior, again after being slow away, and Carly Frater stays with a solid horse-and-rider record. Already beat Ditterich here and remains a sharp winning threat.

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