AU - Horsham - Race 1

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

It is hard to go past WYANDRA (8) whose form leading into this is streets ahead of his rivals'. Led and looked the winner until nailed late last start over 6f at Pakenham. Less depth to this field. Meech should control things and land a first win for this consistent three-year-old from the Moody/Coleman camp. CARIBBEAN VILLA (1) is back from a four-month spell. The best of three runs in the maiden campaign was a very close second over this trip at Tatura at his second appearance. Poses a threat if he found that form a run earlier this time in work. PLATINO (6) crosses the SA border to make his debut. D'Argento gelding who was an impressive trial winner at Oakbank recently. Respect any positive market moves. TWISTER (7) is a first starter by Nicconi. Looks to have ability judging by his third in a Geelong jump-out on 15 April. COOL BEE BEE (2) can improve on a modest effort at Warracknabeal when resuming, his first run under new trainer Paul Preusker.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Recent form sound. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 6f, slow going long-neck behind Gazerati carrying 128lbs at $10. Before that 2nd in a small field at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Radical Dude with 123lbs at $5.50. Going better than these and looks the winner. 1st Pick 8 Wyandra Jockey: Linda Meech Trainer: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman J: Linda Meech T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman	225	-	-	-	50%	1/1
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 6f, slow going long-neck behind Gazerati carrying 128lbs at $10. Before that 2nd in a small field at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Radical Dude with 123lbs at $5.50. Going better than these and looks the winner.
1	Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw December 31 over 5 ½f, 5 len behind Coco De Luxe carrying 128lbs at $21. On debut seventh of 14 at Donald Mdn-Sw December 2 over 5f, soft track, 7 len behind Habenaria carrying 128lbs at $21. Likely improver this time in work. 2nd Pick 1 Caribbean Villa Jockey: Logan Mcneil Trainer: Nathan Hobson J: Logan Mcneil T: Nathan Hobson	106	-	-	-	7%	14/1
Analysis Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw December 31 over 5 ½f, 5 len behind Coco De Luxe carrying 128lbs at $21. On debut seventh of 14 at Donald Mdn-Sw December 2 over 5f, soft track, 7 len behind Habenaria carrying 128lbs at $21. Likely improver this time in work.
6	Gelding by D'argento facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Oakbank over 5 ¼f on March 5. Likely to give a good account. 3rd Pick 6 Platino Jockey: Declan Bates Trainer: Michael Hickmott J: Declan Bates T: Michael Hickmott	60	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Gelding by D'argento facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Oakbank over 5 ¼f on March 5. Likely to give a good account.

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