AU - Bendigo - Race 4

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

22.3K

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Verdict

ASK YOUR MOTHER (1) is building to a win, finishing third at Pakenham over 7f most recently. Admittedly, he was beaten a long way then, but was close-up at the first run back and will be fitter and ready to go at 1m third-up. Draws beautifully, too. SPIETATA (4) is resuming from a spell of a year and having his first run for the Hanna Powell yard. Was in the placings when first-up from a spell last campaign at Cranbourne over 1m and will be fitter for a minor placing in a recent Kilmore trial. ADAMANA (9) was well-backed first up and not beaten too far, so might be worth another go with added fitness up to 1m. BELLE FLAMME (11) could only manage fourth at her latest appearance over 7 ¼f at Kilmore, but she got a long way back and suited this trip. KOKONDA (6) finished seventh over 7f at Cranbourne last time following a minor placing on debut the run before. Gets the chance to settle closer from the draw here, which could prove crucial.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 11 over 6f, 2 len behind First Fifteen with 131lbs at $9. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 7f, 6 len behind Titan's Spirit with 131lbs at $10. Rates highly. Beaten a long way last start, albeit third, but was good first up and ready for this trip now. 1st Pick 1 Ask Your Mother Jockey: Jack Hill Trainer: Greg Eurell J: Jack Hill T: Greg Eurell	91	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 11 over 6f, 2 len behind First Fifteen with 131lbs at $9. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 7f, 6 len behind Titan's Spirit with 131lbs at $10. Rates highly. Beaten a long way last start, albeit third, but was good first up and ready for this trip now.
4	Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1m, 2.5 len behind On Broadway with 130lbs at $7. Ran third at this trip on debut, will be better for that and has three good trials ahead of the return. 2nd Pick 4 Spietata Jockey: Lachlan King Trainer: Hanna Powell J: Lachlan King T: Hanna Powell	82	-	-	-	7%
Analysis Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1m, 2.5 len behind On Broadway with 130lbs at $7. Ran third at this trip on debut, will be better for that and has three good trials ahead of the return.
9	Last start 3rd of 9 at Kyneton 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 7f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Pick Wisely carrying 127lbs at $3.30. The race before that ran last of 12 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on December 31 over 7f, 99 len behind Prince Magnetite with 127lbs at $17. Heavily backed first up and not beaten far, so maybe give another chance with that run under the belt. 3rd Pick 9 Adamana Jockey: Billy Egan Trainer: Andrew Noblet J: Billy Egan T: Andrew Noblet	102	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Last start 3rd of 9 at Kyneton 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 7f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Pick Wisely carrying 127lbs at $3.30. The race before that ran last of 12 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on December 31 over 7f, 99 len behind Prince Magnetite with 127lbs at $17. Heavily backed first up and not beaten far, so maybe give another chance with that run under the belt.

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