AU - Casterton - Race 5

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

22.9K

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Verdict

MIN KIATA (4) is on a 10-day back-up after finishing in the money over 6f at Warrnambool. Draws the fence and is expected to go well again. ENZO CHARLEY (2) showed good early dash and led for most of the way before fading to finish 8 lengths away in fifth over 7f at Warrnambool. Will push forward and is among the chances in this easier contest. BRROOSHA (6) finished out of the money when fresh from a spell two starts back then she was always well out of her ground and was beaten 6 lengths when seventh in a 6f contest at Gosford three weeks ago. Finds the right race this time and can turn things around. HOPES 'N' DREAMS (3) did little on debut, when a noted drifter, but has been back to the trials, winning an 4 ¼f workout at Ararat, so worth another chance. GREEN AMBER (8) is a 17-start maiden who is knocking on the door, the last run a commendable third at Horsham over 6f. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Warrnambool 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 6f, on rain affected going, 4.5 len behind Atomova with 131lbs at $10. Before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 6f, on heavy track, 0.8 len behind Big Rooster carrying 131lbs at $41. Fleet-footed type who is expected to take some catching. 1st Pick 4 Min Kiata Jockey: Kate Walters Trainer: Wayne Walters J: Kate Walters T: Wayne Walters	118	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Warrnambool 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 6f, on rain affected going, 4.5 len behind Atomova with 131lbs at $10. Before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 6f, on heavy track, 0.8 len behind Big Rooster carrying 131lbs at $41. Fleet-footed type who is expected to take some catching.
2	Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 11 at Warrnambool 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 7f, on a wet track, 8 len behind Shoma carrying 131lbs at $16. The race before that ran on from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 6 ½f, 4.5 len behind Abby's Crossword carrying 130lbs at $1.55. Good chance to claim maiden success. 2nd Pick 2 Enzo Charley Jockey: Jack Hill Trainer: Symon Wilde J: Jack Hill T: Symon Wilde	95	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 11 at Warrnambool 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 7f, on a wet track, 8 len behind Shoma carrying 131lbs at $16. The race before that ran on from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 6 ½f, 4.5 len behind Abby's Crossword carrying 130lbs at $1.55. Good chance to claim maiden success.
6	Third-up today. First-up ran last of 8 at Wyong Super Mdn on April 4 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 11 len behind Take Flight carrying 126lbs at $15. Second-up second last of 8 at Gosford 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 6f, 6 len behind Go Glenn carrying 121lbs at $41. Racing well. Should be cherry ripe third-up and looks very hard to beat. 3rd Pick 6 Brroosha Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Non Runner T: Ciaron Maher	216	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up ran last of 8 at Wyong Super Mdn on April 4 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 11 len behind Take Flight carrying 126lbs at $15. Second-up second last of 8 at Gosford 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 6f, 6 len behind Go Glenn carrying 121lbs at $41. Racing well. Should be cherry ripe third-up and looks very hard to beat.

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