AU - Ararat - Race 8

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

6.5f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

15.9K

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Verdict

NEW YORK SCANDAL (3) drifted back then made late ground to finish fourth when first up from a spell last start over 6f at Cranbourne. Generally runs well second-up and will appreciate the drop in grade. SYMPHONITE (5) made progress last time out, finishing 2.25 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 6 ½f at Geelong after being in the firing line on the bend. This is a nice progression. BREAK THE TABOO (1) has been a model of consistency this preparation, putting together three runs that would be competitive here. Just needs to overcome the wide gate to be a force again. VORES (6) ran a nice race in 0-62 grade last time out, so back in grade here and should have come on fitness-wise. MISS REMSKI (9) handy enough return in similar race to this. Hasn't drawn as well here, but is fitter and much better suited by the step up to 6 ½f.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Second run back. First-up after three months got back early in a small field at Cranbourne 0 - 66 on April 24 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Quebeck with 115lbs at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Geelong Bm66 on November 14 over 6 ½f, 1.5 len behind Regal Tycoon carrying 121lbs at $20. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. 1st Pick 3 New York Scandal Jockey: Jack Hill Trainer: Aaron Laing J: Jack Hill T: Aaron Laing	183	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after three months got back early in a small field at Cranbourne 0 - 66 on April 24 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Quebeck with 115lbs at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Geelong Bm66 on November 14 over 6 ½f, 1.5 len behind Regal Tycoon carrying 121lbs at $20. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
5	Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run made ground from midfield, 3rd of 11 at Geelong Bm56 on April 10 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Brazenga carrying 128lbs at $3.90. The start before that 5th of 7 at Mt Gambier Bm66 on March 22 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Allinthetiming with 119lbs at $8. Peak fitness now and draws the inside. 2nd Pick 5 Symphonite Jockey: Paul Gatt Trainer: Tom Dabernig J: Paul Gatt T: Tom Dabernig	162	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run made ground from midfield, 3rd of 11 at Geelong Bm56 on April 10 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Brazenga carrying 128lbs at $3.90. The start before that 5th of 7 at Mt Gambier Bm66 on March 22 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Allinthetiming with 119lbs at $8. Peak fitness now and draws the inside.
1	Form hard to fault. Last start ran on from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Terang Bm56 on April 19 over 1m, on heavy track, 2.5 len behind Habitein carrying 150lbs at $3.10. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Warrnambool Bm62 on March 26 over 7f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Ultra Blue with 121lbs at $4.40. Made headway last time. One of the major players. 3rd Pick 1 Break The Taboo Jockey: Dean Yendall Trainer: Shane Jackson J: Dean Yendall T: Shane Jackson	104	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start ran on from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Terang Bm56 on April 19 over 1m, on heavy track, 2.5 len behind Habitein carrying 150lbs at $3.10. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Warrnambool Bm62 on March 26 over 7f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Ultra Blue with 121lbs at $4.40. Made headway last time. One of the major players.

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