AU - Geelong - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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R10

Verdict

AHHA AHHA (5) spiked her figures winning at Cranbourne and then didn't manage a wide gate there following. Jumps from the rails barrier today and Jamie Melham stays aboard. Well-placed to return to winning form. MERRIGOLD (1) was quickly back on track, beaten 1.5L in a rich Quality at Pakenham. Maps for the run of the race and the 7lbs claim brings her right into contention. DAVIDA (11) came off Stakes grade to lead and win a 70 comfortably at Cranbourne. She's on a quick back-up and will carry just 115lbs with Radley's 7lbs claim. Must be pleasing and will give a big sight. BETWITCHERY (8) resumed in a 66 at Sandown-Lakeside, beaten 2.2L. Has a wide gate but presents fitter and has pierces of form that would see her in the finish. ILLYIVY (4) has a low draw and 4lbs claim and is proven second-up. Has more to give and will get every chance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Last start 5th of 12 at Cranbourne Bm70 on December 27 over 7 ½f, 4 len behind Watersports with 130lbs at $4.60. The race before that won by a head at Cranbourne Bm70 December 12 over 7f defeating Happy Tiers with 130lbs at $4.80. An inside gate is a big advantage. Should be at her top now and is a winning chance. 1st Pick 5 Ahha Ahha Jockey: Jamie Melham Trainer: Clinton Mcdonald J: Jamie Melham T: Clinton Mcdonald	182	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Last start 5th of 12 at Cranbourne Bm70 on December 27 over 7 ½f, 4 len behind Watersports with 130lbs at $4.60. The race before that won by a head at Cranbourne Bm70 December 12 over 7f defeating Happy Tiers with 130lbs at $4.80. An inside gate is a big advantage. Should be at her top now and is a winning chance.
1	Most recently 4th of 11 at Pakenham Vgold Bullion on December 13 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Persian Spirit carrying 119lbs at $101. Before that ran last of 8 at Ballarat F&M Bm78 on December 6 over 6f, slow going 9 len behind Swiftie Harriet with 127lbs at $15. Certainly worth another chance. 2nd Pick 1 Merrigold Jockey: Hannah Edgley Trainer: John Sadler J: Hannah Edgley T: John Sadler	152	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Most recently 4th of 11 at Pakenham Vgold Bullion on December 13 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Persian Spirit carrying 119lbs at $101. Before that ran last of 8 at Ballarat F&M Bm78 on December 6 over 6f, slow going 9 len behind Swiftie Harriet with 127lbs at $15. Certainly worth another chance.
11	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Twilight Glow on November 29 over 7f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Ruska Roma with 123lbs at $13. Last start won by 1.3 len at Cranbourne 3yo Bm70 December 27 over 7f defeating The Volta with 115lbs at $26. Promising and has decent claims. 3rd Pick 11 Davida Jockey: Jackson Radley Trainer: Danny O'brien J: Jackson Radley T: Danny O'brien	116	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Twilight Glow on November 29 over 7f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Ruska Roma with 123lbs at $13. Last start won by 1.3 len at Cranbourne 3yo Bm70 December 27 over 7f defeating The Volta with 115lbs at $26. Promising and has decent claims.

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