AU - Cranbourne - Race 2

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

39.6K

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Verdict

VEOMAS (13) on top. He was beaten at $1.50 first up at Kilmore having been in the market in two hot races the preparation prior, including in the best maiden of the season behind Planet Red and Observer. He's won a trial very well since that fresh run and maps ideally here with the extra fitness. Can atone. MISSAPPREHEND (11) worked home well on debut at Geelong to be beaten under a length. She'll be better for that experience and is worth keeping safe. POSH DIAMANTE (12) found the line nicely on debut at Pakenham over 5f and should relish the rise to 6f here. If she can hold a spot from the low gate she'll be hard to hold out. TALLADEGA GIRL (16) resumes having been well beaten on debut at Sale when in the market. That can be excused on wet ground having pulled up with an issue, she's been trialling well and should be a sharp improver.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
13	Racing second-up today. Not raced for 53 days. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on October 13 over 7 ¼f, 1.5 len behind Dancing Juice with 126lbs at $1.50. At only start last preparation 7th of 9 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 6f, 3 len behind Planet Red with 128lbs at $7.50. Expected to improve quickly, profiles very well. 1st Pick 13 Veomas Jockey: Beau Mertens Trainer: Mark Walker J: Beau Mertens T: Mark Walker	81	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Racing second-up today. Not raced for 53 days. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on October 13 over 7 ¼f, 1.5 len behind Dancing Juice with 126lbs at $1.50. At only start last preparation 7th of 9 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 6f, 3 len behind Planet Red with 128lbs at $7.50. Expected to improve quickly, profiles very well.
11	Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 11 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on November 14 over 6f, 0.9 len behind Shystar with 126lbs at $3.80. Very hard to beat with that run under the belt. 2nd Pick 11 Missapprehend Jockey: Declan Bates Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Declan Bates T: Ciaron Maher	142	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 11 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on November 14 over 6f, 0.9 len behind Shystar with 126lbs at $3.80. Very hard to beat with that run under the belt.
12	At debut, 2nd of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 5f, on a slow track, long-neck behind Ruby Avenue with 123lbs at $6. Shows ability and expected to improve. Rates highly and can go to the next level. 3rd Pick 12 Posh Diamante Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse Trainer: Phillip Stokes J: Daniel Stackhouse T: Phillip Stokes	135	-	-	-	25%
Analysis At debut, 2nd of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 5f, on a slow track, long-neck behind Ruby Avenue with 123lbs at $6. Shows ability and expected to improve. Rates highly and can go to the next level.

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