AU - Horsham - Race 4

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

8.9f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

22.8K

VIEW

Verdict

Promising filly SET ME FREE (13) has her hoof firmly on the till after two nice runs to launch her career. Started at $1.40 when she stepped up to the mile at Cranbourne last start but found one better despite working home well. This isn't as strong and the longer trip looks ideal. Should be breaking through today. The locally trained APADANA (10) produced a real eye-catcher when fresh from a spell for the new stable over 7 ¾f at Mt Gambier last time out, storming home from near the tail to be beaten half a length. Crying out of this sort of journey. The obvious threat. DURHAM (5) has been strong through the line at each of his three runs this prep, the latest when just outside the placings over the mile at Stawell. Should relish the extra distance today. WOMBAT (8) is a dour three-year-old whose last couple of efforts over 1 ¼m have been his best. Sure to be thereabouts again. The lightly raced MAJESTIC GLOW (11) can improve with a step up in trip.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
13	Lining up for just third start. At debut, ran on from midfield, 2nd of 9 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Justique with 123lbs at $6.50. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1m, slow going 1.0 len behind Charlecote Mill with 127lbs at $1.40. This looks her race to lose. 1st Pick 13 Set Me Free Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Non Runner T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	137	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Lining up for just third start. At debut, ran on from midfield, 2nd of 9 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Justique with 123lbs at $6.50. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1m, slow going 1.0 len behind Charlecote Mill with 127lbs at $1.40. This looks her race to lose.
10	Second-up. Comes off a 45-day let-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 10 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 7 ¾f, 0.5 len behind Fearless Monarch with 123lbs at $3.60. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Scone Mdn on October 24 over 6f, 2 len behind Regal Problem with 122lbs at $41. Back in good order and will prove hard to beat. 2nd Pick 10 Apadana Jockey: Dean Yendall Trainer: Paul Preusker J: Dean Yendall T: Paul Preusker	164	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Second-up. Comes off a 45-day let-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 10 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 7 ¾f, 0.5 len behind Fearless Monarch with 123lbs at $3.60. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Scone Mdn on October 24 over 6f, 2 len behind Regal Problem with 122lbs at $41. Back in good order and will prove hard to beat.
5	Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1m, 3 len behind Stylish Prince with 130lbs at $6.50. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1m, nose behind Darating with 130lbs at $8.50. Rock hard fit and is a key runner on his home track. 3rd Pick 5 Durham Jockey: Teo Nugent Trainer: Paul Preusker J: Teo Nugent T: Paul Preusker	108	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1m, 3 len behind Stylish Prince with 130lbs at $6.50. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1m, nose behind Darating with 130lbs at $8.50. Rock hard fit and is a key runner on his home track.

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