AU - Wellington - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

ABATED BREATH (8) came with a huge finish to be beaten under a length over this distance at Armidale two back. Stepped up quickly to 7 ½f last start at Muswellbrook and he was found wanting. Back in his right race today and with luck from the wide gate he can open the account. KEVIN (1) just missed on debut two back at Dubbo then started favourite but gave away too much start here at this trip last time. Handy three-year-old who will enjoy the strong tempo anticipated here and can easily finish over the top of them. NUCLEAIRE (10) led and just failed to hold on over today's journey at Armidale two back. Less effective most recently when scaled back to 5f. Worth another chance. VICIOUS RUMOUR (7) travelled on the speed and gave a good kick to hold onto a minor placing eight days ago over this track and distance. That was her first outing in seven months so there should be improvement to come. MONTY ROAD (2) found 4 ½f too slick on debut last time. Another likely improver.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Last start 7th of 10 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn on November 2 over 7 ½f, slow going 4.5 len behind Heapy's Legacy carrying 128lbs at $4.40. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Armidale Mdn on October 25 over 5 ½f, 0.7 len behind Tourtel carrying 121lbs at $6.50. This looks a far more suitable assignment so watch for a spike in form. 1st Pick 8 Abated Breath Jockey: Braith Nock Trainer: Brett & Georgie Cavanough J: Braith Nock T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough	169	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Last start 7th of 10 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn on November 2 over 7 ½f, slow going 4.5 len behind Heapy's Legacy carrying 128lbs at $4.40. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Armidale Mdn on October 25 over 5 ½f, 0.7 len behind Tourtel carrying 121lbs at $6.50. This looks a far more suitable assignment so watch for a spike in form.
1	Having third race start. At debut, 2nd of 10 at Dubbo Mdn on November 1 over 5f, nose behind Stormy Swey with 130lbs at $7.50. Last start 4th of 11 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on November 16 over 5 ½f, 2 len behind Chappolicious with 127lbs at $2.50. Plenty of scope for improvement and is among the top chances. 2nd Pick 1 Kevin Jockey: Izzy Neale Trainer: Brett Robb J: Izzy Neale T: Brett Robb	156	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis Having third race start. At debut, 2nd of 10 at Dubbo Mdn on November 1 over 5f, nose behind Stormy Swey with 130lbs at $7.50. Last start 4th of 11 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on November 16 over 5 ½f, 2 len behind Chappolicious with 127lbs at $2.50. Plenty of scope for improvement and is among the top chances.
10	Last start 8th of 10 at Dubbo Mdn on November 1 over 5f, 4.5 len behind Stormy Swey with 125lbs at $6. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at Armidale Mdn on October 25 over 5 ½f, head behind Tourtel with 125lbs at $3.50. Worth another chance with conditions more favourable. 3rd Pick 10 Nucleaire Jockey: Nick Palmer Trainer: Brett & Georgie Cavanough J: Nick Palmer T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough	172	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Last start 8th of 10 at Dubbo Mdn on November 1 over 5f, 4.5 len behind Stormy Swey with 125lbs at $6. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at Armidale Mdn on October 25 over 5 ½f, head behind Tourtel with 125lbs at $3.50. Worth another chance with conditions more favourable.

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