AU - Swan Hill at Murtoa - Race 2

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 8

14.2K

VIEW

Verdict

NUMBERSNEVERSEEN (4) showed good early speed and led into the straight before fading to finish ninth over 1 ¼m at Mildura. Expected to be in this for a long way. From the sharp Patty Payne stable so always worth respecting. QUEENS OF VINO (11) has struggled of late but is tackling a more suitable race this time. ERNIE (8) is only a three-start maiden, so perhaps has more upside than a lot of these. Suited in this line up and is among the better hopes. IDEAS GALORE (9) has struggled to threaten so far in her two runs back but does strip fitter third-up and doesn't strikes a thing maiden. One to keep in in mind from the Payne yard.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently led to the turn then faded 9th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Mildura on July 17 over 1 ¼m, slow going 5.5 len behind Hexed with 131lbs at $10. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Casterton on July 5 over 1m, in the wet, 0.5 len behind Darwinian carrying 131lbs at $4.20. An inside alley is a big advantage. Forgive the last run, worth following up. 1st Pick 4 Numbersneverseen Jockey: Brad Rawiller Trainer: Patrick Payne J: Brad Rawiller T: Patrick Payne	208	-	-	-	67%
Analysis Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently led to the turn then faded 9th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Mildura on July 17 over 1 ¼m, slow going 5.5 len behind Hexed with 131lbs at $10. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Casterton on July 5 over 1m, in the wet, 0.5 len behind Darwinian carrying 131lbs at $4.20. An inside alley is a big advantage. Forgive the last run, worth following up.
10	At the latest run 6th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Ballarat Synthetic on August 11 over 7 ½f, 10 len behind Quick Finish carrying 127lbs at $7.50. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on July 28 over 1m, slow going 0.5 len behind Wazza carrying 127lbs at $21. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance in a race with not a lot of depth. 2nd Pick 10 Julep Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Taige Weir J: Non Runner T: Taige Weir	203	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis At the latest run 6th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Ballarat Synthetic on August 11 over 7 ½f, 10 len behind Quick Finish carrying 127lbs at $7.50. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on July 28 over 1m, slow going 0.5 len behind Wazza carrying 127lbs at $21. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance in a race with not a lot of depth.
11	Last start 7th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Pakenham Synthetic on August 3 over 1m, 14 len behind Gold Chariot with 127lbs at $12. The race before that 6th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Pakenham Synthetic on July 20 over 7f, 4 len behind Butterscotch with 127lbs at $15. Is capable on her day and is not out of it. 3rd Pick 11 Queens Of Vino Jockey: Harry Coffey Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Harry Coffey T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	91	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Last start 7th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Pakenham Synthetic on August 3 over 1m, 14 len behind Gold Chariot with 127lbs at $12. The race before that 6th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Pakenham Synthetic on July 20 over 7f, 4 len behind Butterscotch with 127lbs at $15. Is capable on her day and is not out of it.

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