AU - Ballarat - Race 3

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

OYSTER LANE (8) raced in a CL3 at Caulfield and it wasn't a bad effort in the circumstances. Threatened twice in Maidens here prior over this trip off a strong front-running effort at Caulfield Heath. He's right up to this and just needs average luck from the awkward gate. BEST TERMS (2) draws outside him but has the gate speed to leas this field. Resumed much improved with a near miss over 6 ½f at Seymour and is sure to improve off that. Rates the threat. INTERROGATE (4) improved to place at Sale and maps for a soft run. Hits this at peak and the longer sprint suits. Well in the mix. TRUTH SEEKER (9) debuts and has been well educated. Jamie Melham sticks from his latest jumpout and that's a decent push for his chances.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Last start got back early 9th of 12 at Caulfield Cl3-Sw on April 11 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Cavalry Scout with 123lbs at $9. The start before that 2nd of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 7f, long-neck behind Ole Royale carrying 130lbs at $4.80. In a suitable race and looks sure to feature. 1st Pick 8 Oyster Lane Jockey: Declan Bates Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Declan Bates T: Ciaron Maher	181	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Last start got back early 9th of 12 at Caulfield Cl3-Sw on April 11 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Cavalry Scout with 123lbs at $9. The start before that 2nd of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 7f, long-neck behind Ole Royale carrying 130lbs at $4.80. In a suitable race and looks sure to feature.
2	Second-up. First-up after five months held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 6 ½f, slow going neck behind Amedei with 130lbs at $5. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Manhattan Mabs carrying 128lbs at $2.30. Looks hard to beat. 2nd Pick 2 Best Terms Jockey: John Allen Trainer: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy J: John Allen T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy	148	-	-	-	40%	6/4
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 6 ½f, slow going neck behind Amedei with 130lbs at $5. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Manhattan Mabs carrying 128lbs at $2.30. Looks hard to beat.
4	Last start 3rd of 7 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 6f, 2 len behind Lauberhorn with 130lbs at $5.50. The run before that second last of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 6f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Santana with 128lbs at $7. Can improve again. One of the best chances. 3rd Pick 4 Interrogate Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman J: Daniel Stackhouse T: Anthony & Sam Freedman	137	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Last start 3rd of 7 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 6f, 2 len behind Lauberhorn with 130lbs at $5.50. The run before that second last of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 6f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Santana with 128lbs at $7. Can improve again. One of the best chances.

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