AU - Albany - Race 3

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

BRAVE WASP (4) resumes and two back was beaten a whisker in an Open 3 at Belmont. Was backed off the map there following, and pulled up with an issue. He's just missed in town at both fresh runs and will be naturally improved. Has Faithfull aboard and just needs average luck from the wide gate to return a winner. ZALI'S GIFT (13) was disappointing two back at Belmont, but her metro form around that reads well. Keeps Fiore and should be right in the finish. LADY COCO (5) led and was nudged out at Bunbury three back, and resumed here 12 days ago and needed the outing. She's placed 5/7 here and goes second-up. She has to skip over from an outside gate, but Galati replaces the 7lbs apprentice, and he's currently striking at 24%. CALATHINITE (7) comes out of the same race, placing behind a dominant winner. He's still learning but will use an inside barrier and is sure to give a sight.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Gelding back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Belmont Park Mdn September 24 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Toronado Rocket with 122lbs at $1.40. Previously first up, second of 8 at Belmont Park 3yo Plate September 13 over 6f, soft track, a neck behind Swingman with 123lbs at $3. Has talent and the betting will be key. 1st Pick 4 Brave Wasp Jockey: Natasha Faithfull Trainer: Steve Wolfe J: Natasha Faithfull T: Steve Wolfe	188	-	-	-	64%	4/7
Analysis Gelding back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Belmont Park Mdn September 24 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Toronado Rocket with 122lbs at $1.40. Previously first up, second of 8 at Belmont Park 3yo Plate September 13 over 6f, soft track, a neck behind Swingman with 123lbs at $3. Has talent and the betting will be key.
13	At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Belmont Park Mdn on November 12 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Storm Away carrying 119lbs at $17. The race before that got back early 7th of 11 at Belmont Park Mdn on October 29 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Maalis Song with 119lbs at $6.50. Rates well and gets his chance. 2nd Pick 13 Zali's Gift Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Brandon Fiore J: Lucy Fiore T: Brandon Fiore	162	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Belmont Park Mdn on November 12 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Storm Away carrying 119lbs at $17. The race before that got back early 7th of 11 at Belmont Park Mdn on October 29 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Maalis Song with 119lbs at $6.50. Rates well and gets his chance.
5	Second run back. First-up after five months 8th of 11 at this track Mdn on November 15 over 5f, 6 len behind Brave Apache with 117lbs at $5.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Bunbury Mdn on February 2 over 6f, neck behind Venturo with 120lbs at $13. Solid top-three claims if anywhere near her best. 3rd Pick 5 Lady Coco Jockey: Austin Galati Trainer: Indianna Weinert J: Austin Galati T: Indianna Weinert	111	-	-	-	5%	20/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months 8th of 11 at this track Mdn on November 15 over 5f, 6 len behind Brave Apache with 117lbs at $5.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Bunbury Mdn on February 2 over 6f, neck behind Venturo with 120lbs at $13. Solid top-three claims if anywhere near her best.

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