AU - Wangaratta - Race 1

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

22.5K

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Verdict

BROOKELINDA (13) resumes as the horse with the strongest profile, having debuted in Open grade at Sandown-Hillside when eighth, beaten five and a half lengths, after being near the top of an open market. She has trialled several times since, with an earlier trial win suggesting there is enough readiness to take advantage of this easier assignment. SUPER SCHOLAR (7) brings the best race-day performance after placing at Echuca on heavy ground on debut, then winning a Bendigo trial ahead of the return. Expected to run well. KINKY MISTRESS (6) was sent out favourite at Mildura and was checked approaching the 2f, so there is a clear case to improve sharply with race experience, especially given the support. SNOWY MOUNTAINS (14) was well held on debut at Warrnambool, but that came in Open company on heavy ground, and two trials plus blinkers going on for the first time give her a legitimate fresh profile.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
13	Returns from a lengthy spell after debuting in Open grade at Sandown-Hillside, where she finished eighth, beaten five and a half lengths, but started near the top of an open market. That race experience reads well for this, and her trial pattern includes an earlier win before the latest unplaced Mornington hit-out. Expected to do much better this time in. 1st Pick 13 Brookelinda Jockey: Teo Nugent Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman J: Teo Nugent T: Anthony & Sam Freedman	85	-	-	-	25%	Scratched
Analysis Returns from a lengthy spell after debuting in Open grade at Sandown-Hillside, where she finished eighth, beaten five and a half lengths, but started near the top of an open market. That race experience reads well for this, and her trial pattern includes an earlier win before the latest unplaced Mornington hit-out. Expected to do much better this time in.
7	Resumes from a five-month spell after a promising debut third at Echuca, beaten two and a half lengths on heavy ground, when she pressed forward and was only run down late. A recent Bendigo trial win supports her readiness, and she has already shown she can race effectively under pressure. Solid race-day profile and clearly among the main chances. 2nd Pick 7 Super Scholar Jockey: Mitchell Aitken Trainer: Tayne Foster J: Mitchell Aitken T: Tayne Foster	70	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Resumes from a five-month spell after a promising debut third at Echuca, beaten two and a half lengths on heavy ground, when she pressed forward and was only run down late. A recent Bendigo trial win supports her readiness, and she has already shown she can race effectively under pressure. Solid race-day profile and clearly among the main chances.
6	Was expected to run well on debut at Mildura, starting favourite, but finished fourth after being checked approaching the 2f and never really building momentum. That interference gives the beaten margin some context, and she now has race experience for a Patrick Payne stable that generally improves its runners. Better luck and race experience make her a strong winning hope. 3rd Pick 6 Kinky Mistress Jockey: Billy Egan Trainer: Patrick Payne J: Billy Egan T: Patrick Payne	132	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Was expected to run well on debut at Mildura, starting favourite, but finished fourth after being checked approaching the 2f and never really building momentum. That interference gives the beaten margin some context, and she now has race experience for a Patrick Payne stable that generally improves its runners. Better luck and race experience make her a strong winning hope.

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