AU - Albany - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

7.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

12.9K

VIEW

Verdict

ALMOST ARTIE (6) was quickly back on track, placing at Bunbury second up before enduring a tough run there from a wide gate without much market support. Draws inside today with Fiore engaged and finds the right race. This might be her day. SEA OF GALILEE (2) peaks and will find this easier than Ascot his last two. He had reasonable support over 1 ?m last time, and Faithfull's booking is a decent push for his chances. EXCEED THE BOOM (4) peaks off a solid effort at Bunbury over 7f. He's switched to a local stable on a 14-day return and can feature with average luck from an awkward barrier. CLOSE CALL (7) made decent improvement at his third start, finding one better here from the speed. This is longer and tougher, but expect him to give a sight.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Most recently 9th of 16 at Bunbury Mdn on November 13 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Sentimental Legend with 123lbs at $26. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Bunbury Mdn on November 4 over 7f, 2.5 len behind Pure Silver with 123lbs at $12. An inside stall is a big advantage. Peaks and finds the right race. 1st Pick 6 Almost Artie Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Rebecca Bayliss J: Lucy Fiore T: Rebecca Bayliss	102	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Most recently 9th of 16 at Bunbury Mdn on November 13 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Sentimental Legend with 123lbs at $26. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Bunbury Mdn on November 4 over 7f, 2.5 len behind Pure Silver with 123lbs at $12. An inside stall is a big advantage. Peaks and finds the right race.
2	At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Ascot Mdn on November 4 over 1m, 6 len behind Masmelo carrying 128lbs at $7. The run before that 8th of 16 at Ascot Mdn on October 15 over 7 ½f, 4 len behind Buthelezi carrying 128lbs at $21. Tough to beat at best. 2nd Pick 2 Sea Of Galilee Jockey: Natasha Faithfull Trainer: Steve Wolfe J: Natasha Faithfull T: Steve Wolfe	120	-	-	-	50%	1/1
Analysis At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Ascot Mdn on November 4 over 1m, 6 len behind Masmelo carrying 128lbs at $7. The run before that 8th of 16 at Ascot Mdn on October 15 over 7 ½f, 4 len behind Buthelezi carrying 128lbs at $21. Tough to beat at best.
4	Last start 5th of 16 at Bunbury Mdn on November 13 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Sentimental Legend carrying 123lbs at $11. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Northam 3yo Mdn on October 30 over 5f, 5.5 len behind Hot And High with 126lbs at $3.10. Should be at his top now and is well in the mix. 3rd Pick 4 Exceed The Boom Jockey: Holly Watson Trainer: Paul Hunter J: Holly Watson T: Paul Hunter	155	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Last start 5th of 16 at Bunbury Mdn on November 13 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Sentimental Legend carrying 123lbs at $11. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Northam 3yo Mdn on October 30 over 5f, 5.5 len behind Hot And High with 126lbs at $3.10. Should be at his top now and is well in the mix.

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