AU - Swan Hill - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

4.8f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

22.9K

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Verdict

Tricky race where the majority of chances have to be forgiven. ASSISI (11) made her debut in the Merson Cooper Stakes at last year's spring carnival and wasn't disgraced, finishing midfield. Back into work in the autumn but didn't race, and finally returns now. They've been very patient but after two recent trials looks set for a bright return. MAYNARD (3) has shown ability and can feature here fresh. CHASING ATLANTIS (7) made debut this course and distance over the winter but bombed the start. Given time and can improve sharply. EXPLOSIVE MAGIC (12) is fitter for one run back but over much further. Career best run of the four starts was this course and distance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran second last of 13 in the LR Merson Cooper Stakes at Caulfield on November 29 over 5f, slow going 6 len behind Eternal Warrior carrying 123lbs at $41. Returns from a long break but given plenty of time and will find this far easier. 1st Pick 11 Assisi Jockey: Dean Yendall Trainer: Matt Cumani J: Dean Yendall T: Matt Cumani	63	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran second last of 13 in the LR Merson Cooper Stakes at Caulfield on November 29 over 5f, slow going 6 len behind Eternal Warrior carrying 123lbs at $41. Returns from a long break but given plenty of time and will find this far easier.
2	Resuming after a spell of eight months. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at Sha Tin Rating 60 February 1 over 7f, 22 len behind Rising Phoenix with 125lbs at $167. Previously first up, tenth of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather Rating 60 January 21 over 6f, 7 len behind Vulcanus with 127lbs at $112. Resumes after a recent trial win. Former HK galloper making Australian debut as a gelding and expected to go close. 2nd Pick 2 He's A Dandy Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Non Runner T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	67	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Resuming after a spell of eight months. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at Sha Tin Rating 60 February 1 over 7f, 22 len behind Rising Phoenix with 125lbs at $167. Previously first up, tenth of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather Rating 60 January 21 over 6f, 7 len behind Vulcanus with 127lbs at $112. Resumes after a recent trial win. Former HK galloper making Australian debut as a gelding and expected to go close.
3	Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw May 10 over 5f, soft track, 8 len behind Done Leavy carrying 131lbs at $7.50. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw April 28 over 5f, 4 len behind Catch It Kiss It carrying 119lbs at $4.40. Has ability and everything points to a bright return. 3rd Pick 3 Maynard Jockey: John Allen Trainer: Vincent Malady J: John Allen T: Vincent Malady	99	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw May 10 over 5f, soft track, 8 len behind Done Leavy carrying 131lbs at $7.50. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw April 28 over 5f, 4 len behind Catch It Kiss It carrying 119lbs at $4.40. Has ability and everything points to a bright return.

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