AU - Ballarat - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

PUGLIA (9) has had a few chances but does look to have found a very winnable maiden here. She notched up another minor placing first up at Sale but ran well again for second and should be fitter for that. She maps for every chance here and can get that elusive win. ALWAYS YOURS (8) is a mare by Dundeel on debut for the Grahame Begg yard who represents strong connections. She was runner-up in a recent jumpout and kicks off at a suitable distance here. Not sure where she gets to from the draw but respecting. COLT FORTY FIVE (1) ran well fresh on heavy ground at Geelong and should be fitter. He appears to have come back better. HELL OF A GENT (4) has been fair in two runs back but can get a soft run here out to 7f and sneak into the finish. MACCA'S ANGEL (11) was well beaten on debut at Mornington but can improve.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Second run back. First-up after six months made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Sale 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 26 over 7f, slow going 2.25 len behind Baywatch with 127lbs at $3.10. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Pakenham F&M Mdn on April 17 over 1m, 2.5 len behind Miss Playlounge with 127lbs at $2.30. Gets her chance. 1st Pick 9 Puglia Jockey: Michael Dee Trainer: Archie Alexander J: Michael Dee T: Archie Alexander	152	-	-	-	45%	5/4
Analysis Second run back. First-up after six months made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Sale 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 26 over 7f, slow going 2.25 len behind Baywatch with 127lbs at $3.10. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Pakenham F&M Mdn on April 17 over 1m, 2.5 len behind Miss Playlounge with 127lbs at $2.30. Gets her chance.
8	Four-year-old mare making debut by Dundeel out of Salutations. Runner-up in a Cranbourne Synthetic jump-out on November 10. Respecting top yard. 2nd Pick 8 Always Yours Jockey: Luke Currie Trainer: Grahame Begg J: Luke Currie T: Grahame Begg	83	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Four-year-old mare making debut by Dundeel out of Salutations. Runner-up in a Cranbourne Synthetic jump-out on November 10. Respecting top yard.
1	Second-up. First-up after five months came from the tail of the field 2nd of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on November 8 over 6f, on a wet track, nose behind Infinite Jest carrying 131lbs at $14. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Tommyess carrying 128lbs at $51. Winning chance with that run under the belt. 3rd Pick 1 Colt Forty Five Jockey: Dylan Dunn Trainer: Jamie Edwards J: Dylan Dunn T: Jamie Edwards	138	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months came from the tail of the field 2nd of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on November 8 over 6f, on a wet track, nose behind Infinite Jest carrying 131lbs at $14. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Tommyess carrying 128lbs at $51. Winning chance with that run under the belt.

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