AU - Ballarat - Race 4

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

Tough race. KIRKHOEPASSE (11) has been in the market in both starts to date, good on debut at Cranbourne, never in the race at Sandown Hillside last time in a stronger affair. The pieces are there to say he's better than this and he can improve quickly. ANGEL FEET (15) was well beaten fresh when ridden back at Yarra Valley. He showed glimpses last time in against good opposition and can improve sharply from the better gate this time around. KILLENAULE (2) was okay at his Australian debut at Ararat over 6 ½f, finding them a bit sharp when midfield. He can improve. SHARE THE PENNIES (10) has been good in two runs back and should be peaking out to a mile now. NIGHTOWL (3) was just fair at his Australian debut but this is easier and his NZ form prior was solid.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Dual acceptor. Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 6 ½f, 4.5 len behind Mount Sabyinyo with 123lbs at $4.60. Second-up 7th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Kaye Jay carrying 126lbs at $3.10. Profiles as an improver. 1st Pick 11 Kirkhoepasse Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Unknown Jockey T: Ciaron Maher	102	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Dual acceptor. Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 6 ½f, 4.5 len behind Mount Sabyinyo with 123lbs at $4.60. Second-up 7th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Kaye Jay carrying 126lbs at $3.10. Profiles as an improver.
15	Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 8th of 12 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 7 ½f, 7 len behind The Better Husband with 130lbs at $4.80. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Canterbury Super Mdn on September 10 over 7 ¾f, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Officiate with 121lbs at $18. Should do much better here. 2nd Pick 15 Angel Feet Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Chris Waller J: Non Runner T: Chris Waller	152	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 8th of 12 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 7 ½f, 7 len behind The Better Husband with 130lbs at $4.80. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Canterbury Super Mdn on September 10 over 7 ¾f, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Officiate with 121lbs at $18. Should do much better here.
2	Second-up. First-up after nine months got back early 6th of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 6 ½f, 5.5 len behind Muskito carrying 131lbs at $9. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Newbury 3yo Mdn Sw on April 12 over 1m, 2.5 len behind Point Of Contact with 133lbs at $13. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. 3rd Pick 2 Killenaule Jockey: John Allen Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: John Allen T: Ciaron Maher	119	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after nine months got back early 6th of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 6 ½f, 5.5 len behind Muskito carrying 131lbs at $9. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Newbury 3yo Mdn Sw on April 12 over 1m, 2.5 len behind Point Of Contact with 133lbs at $13. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

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