AU - Albany - Race 8

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

15.4f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

71.5K

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Verdict

The feature of the day now and what a fascinating race it'll be. CHEYNE BAY (5) stuck on well from the front over 1 ½m at Ascot last time out and it looks as though he'll stay the extra trip. He's right down in the weights and he looks to possess more upside than his rivals. Can get back to winning ways. AUDIO BOY (4) has enough early speed to roll across from the wide draw and that's how he runs his best races. The trip is an obvious query, but he may be able to dictate proceedings under Nottle and he can be in front for a very long way. FAT ROY SLIM (2) is the class runner of this field, not being disgraced in Listed company before pulling up with a slight issue last time out. Steps out in trip now, but should get plenty of favours and he looks as though he'll stay all day. DEADLY AND FAST (3) is a track and trip winner previously and his form ties in through Fat Roy Slim. Big chance. MISTER POPCORN (10) is proven at this trip and won't be far away.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on April 11 over 1 ½m, 3 len behind Western Lady with 122lbs at $12. The start before that 6th of 11 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on April 4 over 1m, 6 len behind Western Lady carrying 126lbs at $21. Building nicely and he makes plenty of appeal. 1st Pick 5 Cheyne Bay Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter Trainer: Adam Durrant J: Clint Johnston-Porter T: Adam Durrant	98	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on April 11 over 1 ½m, 3 len behind Western Lady with 122lbs at $12. The start before that 6th of 11 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on April 4 over 1m, 6 len behind Western Lady carrying 126lbs at $21. Building nicely and he makes plenty of appeal.
4	Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on April 11 over 1 ½m, 3 len behind Western Lady with 119lbs at $5.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on April 4 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Western Lady with 127lbs at $4.40. Working up to a win. May be able to dictate from the front and will be in this for a very long way. 2nd Pick 4 Audio Boy Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Adam Durrant J: Holly Nottle T: Adam Durrant	132	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on April 11 over 1 ½m, 3 len behind Western Lady with 119lbs at $5.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on April 4 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Western Lady with 127lbs at $4.40. Working up to a win. May be able to dictate from the front and will be in this for a very long way.
2	At the latest run 4th of 9 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on April 11 over 1 ½m, 4 len behind Western Lady with 132lbs at $9.50. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Pinjarra in the LR Pinjarra Cup on March 22 over 1 7/16m, 5 len behind Royal Toronado with 119lbs at $10. Looks well placed and won't be far away. 3rd Pick 2 Fat Roy Slim Jockey: Brayden Gaerth Trainer: Jason Miller J: Brayden Gaerth T: Jason Miller	119	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis At the latest run 4th of 9 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on April 11 over 1 ½m, 4 len behind Western Lady with 132lbs at $9.50. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Pinjarra in the LR Pinjarra Cup on March 22 over 1 7/16m, 5 len behind Royal Toronado with 119lbs at $10. Looks well placed and won't be far away.

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