AU - Swan Hill - Race 8

Thoroughbred

19 Runners

6.5f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

19.3K

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Verdict

DECANTED (8) was on speed and fought on for second last start over 6f at Echuca, making it three minor placings in a row. Drawn to enjoy a good run on the speed. Deserves a win and gets chance. ROYAL INFANTRY (2) built on a nice second two starts back at Ballarat Synthetic with a win over 7f at Ballarat Synthetic three weeks ago, getting home by a head. Drawn for a soft run and will be tough to stop late. MAMUNO (10) is fitter for a solid return and expected to be in the finish this time. SHALAILED (5) has been thereabouts without winning but has been racing in richer races for a while, including the rich Topaz here five back when outclassed in the feature sprint. Gets chance to find best form.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Racing well recently. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 in a Bm56 at Echuca on August 30 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.3 len behind Chantra with 134lbs at $1.75. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 in a Bm56 at Mildura on August 8 over 6f, head behind Orthie's Boys with 130lbs at $2.80. Freshened up and will be hard to hold out. 1st Pick 8 Decanted Jockey: Lachlan King Trainer: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young J: Lachlan King T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young	165	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 in a Bm56 at Echuca on August 30 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.3 len behind Chantra with 134lbs at $1.75. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 in a Bm56 at Mildura on August 8 over 6f, head behind Orthie's Boys with 130lbs at $2.80. Freshened up and will be hard to hold out.
2	Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a head in a Bm56 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 31 over 7f defeating Vagabond Hero carrying 136lbs at $5. The race before that made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 12 in a Bm56 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 11 over 7f, head behind Lucky Compass carrying 136lbs at $3.80. In great for this campaign and drawn for a soft run on the inside. 2nd Pick 2 Royal Infantry Jockey: John Allen Trainer: Patrick Kearney J: John Allen T: Patrick Kearney	188	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a head in a Bm56 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 31 over 7f defeating Vagabond Hero carrying 136lbs at $5. The race before that made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 12 in a Bm56 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 11 over 7f, head behind Lucky Compass carrying 136lbs at $3.80. In great for this campaign and drawn for a soft run on the inside.
11	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming sat on the pace before fading ran second last of 10 in a Bm62 at Geelong on August 14 over 6f, on rain affected going, 5 len behind Fly By Light with 128lbs at $7. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 in a Bm62 at Mornington on September 4 over 6f, slow going 2.75 len behind Chicago Blues with 127lbs at $12. Progressive type who will take catching. 3rd Pick 11 Sugar Schnapps Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Non Runner T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	100	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming sat on the pace before fading ran second last of 10 in a Bm62 at Geelong on August 14 over 6f, on rain affected going, 5 len behind Fly By Light with 128lbs at $7. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 in a Bm62 at Mornington on September 4 over 6f, slow going 2.75 len behind Chicago Blues with 127lbs at $12. Progressive type who will take catching.

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