AU - Wellington - Race 4

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

MOON DART (6) did lead them up when resuming and only went under by a head. He did mix his form when last in training. Gets a series of gear changes for good measure. Just needs some more luck off the wide gate too. ABOVE BOARD (7) can then get a softer run in transit and be a danger. Was forced to come from near last and made good ground resuming. Looks a contender. COMRADESHIP (2) was not beaten that far at his first effort for the new team. Won't be doing any sort of work early in the race either for this. BLIGHTY BOY (8) found the Scone race too tough after having an issue the run before. The tongue tie is off here.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Second run back. First-up after five months set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field in a Mdn-Sw at Narromine on October 17 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, head behind Best Defence with 130lbs at $1.65. Previously second-up 5th of 11 in a Super Mdn-Sw at this track on April 12 over 7f, on a slow track, 5 len behind Strassman with 129lbs at $18. Hard to beat. 1st Pick 6 Moon Dart Jockey: Sairyn Fawke Trainer: Brett Thompson J: Sairyn Fawke T: Brett Thompson	119	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field in a Mdn-Sw at Narromine on October 17 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, head behind Best Defence with 130lbs at $1.65. Previously second-up 5th of 11 in a Super Mdn-Sw at this track on April 12 over 7f, on a slow track, 5 len behind Strassman with 129lbs at $18. Hard to beat.
7	Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 12 in a Mdn at Dubbo on October 31 over 5f, 4 len behind Beyond Perfection with 121lbs at $4.40. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 9 in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Bathurst on May 12 over 5 ½f, 7 len behind Erion with 125lbs at $26. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply. 2nd Pick 7 Above Board Jockey: Glenn Cahill Trainer: Mack Griffith J: Glenn Cahill T: Mack Griffith	91	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 12 in a Mdn at Dubbo on October 31 over 5f, 4 len behind Beyond Perfection with 121lbs at $4.40. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 9 in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Bathurst on May 12 over 5 ½f, 7 len behind Erion with 125lbs at $26. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply.
2	Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 14 in a Super Mdn at Coonabarabran on October 25 over 6f, 3 len behind Little Duke with 128lbs at $5.50. The race before that 4th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Warracknabeal on August 29 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Oceanella with 131lbs at $7. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. 3rd Pick 2 Comradeship Jockey: Heavelon Van Der Hoven Trainer: Todd Smith J: Heavelon Van Der Hoven T: Todd Smith	93	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 14 in a Super Mdn at Coonabarabran on October 25 over 6f, 3 len behind Little Duke with 128lbs at $5.50. The race before that 4th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Warracknabeal on August 29 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Oceanella with 131lbs at $7. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.

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