AU - Bendigo - Race 8

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 9

28.7K

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Verdict

ZORRO'S FLIGHT (7) can bounce back. He was firmly in the market in Saturday company last time at Caulfield Heath but didn't have the best of runs and finished near the tail. The win prior at Sale was strong and this is far more suitable back to a mile and back in grade. ZEBRA FINCH (8) led and won a four horse race two back, good again last time behind an in-form horse at Caulfield Heath. He maps nicely and can return to winning ways. LAKE VOSTOK (10) hasn't fired in three runs this time in but does typically like heavy ground and comes back a notch here. Shinn goes on and her best is good enough. RAGING BULL (1) will be strong late back in trip and that might not be a bad idea on this ground.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Most recently 10th of 12 in a Bm74 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1m, on a slow track, 8 len behind Perfect Ten with 129lbs at $5. The run before that won by 2.5 len at Sale on July 26 over 1m in soft going defeating Nearing Liberty with 133lbs at $3.70. Back in the right race and rates highly. 1st Pick 7 Zorro's Flight Jockey: Billy Egan Trainer: Patrick Payne J: Billy Egan T: Patrick Payne	190	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Most recently 10th of 12 in a Bm74 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1m, on a slow track, 8 len behind Perfect Ten with 129lbs at $5. The run before that won by 2.5 len at Sale on July 26 over 1m in soft going defeating Nearing Liberty with 133lbs at $3.70. Back in the right race and rates highly.
8	Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield, 3rd of 12 in a Bm70 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 7 ½f, slow going 2.5 len behind Stay Silent carrying 130lbs at $4.40. The start before that won by 2 len at Sandown-Lakeside on August 2 over 1m in soft going defeating Deny Entry with 126lbs at $1.65. An inside barrier is a big advantage. Huge chance on best form. 2nd Pick 8 Zebra Finch Jockey: Jabez Johnstone Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Jabez Johnstone T: Ciaron Maher	158	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield, 3rd of 12 in a Bm70 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 7 ½f, slow going 2.5 len behind Stay Silent carrying 130lbs at $4.40. The start before that won by 2 len at Sandown-Lakeside on August 2 over 1m in soft going defeating Deny Entry with 126lbs at $1.65. An inside barrier is a big advantage. Huge chance on best form.
5	Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 14 in a Bm74 at Flemington on August 1 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Itazura carrying 129lbs at $41. Previously second-up 8th of 11 in a Bm74 at Caulfield on November 15 over 1 ¹/16m, 4 len behind Skippers Canyon carrying 131lbs at $20. Fitter and will be charging late. 3rd Pick 5 Politely Dun Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Danny O'brien J: Non Runner T: Danny O'brien	138	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 14 in a Bm74 at Flemington on August 1 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Itazura carrying 129lbs at $41. Previously second-up 8th of 11 in a Bm74 at Caulfield on November 15 over 1 ¹/16m, 4 len behind Skippers Canyon carrying 131lbs at $20. Fitter and will be charging late.

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