AU - Horsham - Race 4

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

8.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

HYDROGEN POWER (2) stepped up to 1m at Tatura and was beaten a whisker from the pace in stronger grade. Carries more weight but winning rider Yendall is reunited and the gelding presents on a 7-day return. Is likely to control the race and will take plenty of stopping. WEATHER DELAY (3) is third-up and has more to give over the longer journey. He's won here over this distance and should enjoy the run of the race. Hurdle stays aboard. I'LLBETHERE (1) was heavily bet when winning his Maiden over a mile at Donald. He's in a smart barn and fitter will bet every chance to take the next step. KOKONOTSU (4) is hard to catch but has the ability and should be around the mark. RIPPER (5) has been beaten less than a length his last two and is back in grade.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Form hard to fault. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Tatura Bm62 on December 14 over 1m, long-neck behind Frontline Action carrying 131lbs at $13. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Hay Hay Cup Bm75 on November 22 over 7f, 5 len behind Blitzar carrying 121lbs at $4.60. Deserves another chance. 1st Pick 2 Hydrogen Power Jockey: Dean Yendall Trainer: Nathan Hobson J: Dean Yendall T: Nathan Hobson	153	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Tatura Bm62 on December 14 over 1m, long-neck behind Frontline Action carrying 131lbs at $13. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Hay Hay Cup Bm75 on November 22 over 7f, 5 len behind Blitzar carrying 121lbs at $4.60. Deserves another chance.
3	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Donald Bm70 on November 16 over 6 ¾f, 3 len behind Willmott carrying 125lbs at $21. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Geelong Bm66 on November 26 over 7 ½f, 4.5 len behind Vellasmachine carrying 128lbs at $10. Likely improver who looks hard to beat. 2nd Pick 3 Weather Delay Jockey: Ryan Hurdle Trainer: Robert Hickmott J: Ryan Hurdle T: Robert Hickmott	127	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Donald Bm70 on November 16 over 6 ¾f, 3 len behind Willmott carrying 125lbs at $21. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Geelong Bm66 on November 26 over 7 ½f, 4.5 len behind Vellasmachine carrying 128lbs at $10. Likely improver who looks hard to beat.
1	Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on November 13 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Hot Blue with 131lbs at $9. Second run from a spell favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.8 len at Donald Mdn-Sw December 2 over 1m defeating Watt On Earth with 131lbs at $1.95. Chance to go on. 3rd Pick 1 I'llbethere Jockey: Neil Farley Trainer: Patrick & Michelle Payne J: Neil Farley T: Patrick & Michelle Payne	131	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on November 13 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Hot Blue with 131lbs at $9. Second run from a spell favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.8 len at Donald Mdn-Sw December 2 over 1m defeating Watt On Earth with 131lbs at $1.95. Chance to go on.

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