AU - Wangaratta - Race 2

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

21.1K

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R10

Verdict

Big field and plenty of pressure coming from out wide. ABOVE ME (9) just missed two back over 5f then blew the start but got home hard when fifth at Donald latest. Looks suited here and should be winding up strongly. WINTER HAIL (8) led fresh when fourth then blew the start latest but still got home strongly to place this trip last time. Fitter again and should be doing best work late. PRINCESS PRUSSIA (18) wasn't the best away over a sharp dash on debut but did make good late ground. Spelled again and should be much improved. Worth keeping safe. CAPITAL DESIGN (3) is a speedy galloper who has started twice and placed at each, both just over the border. Has a low draw and expected to take catching.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	At the latest run 5th of 14 at Donald Mdn-Sw on December 2 over 5f, slow going 5 len behind Habenaria carrying 127lbs at $4.80. The start before that made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 14 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on October 20 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Vangogh Bankcheque carrying 127lbs at $5. Charged late after a slow start latest and expected to go close. 1st Pick 9 Above Me Jockey: Teo Nugent Trainer: Matt Laurie J: Teo Nugent T: Matt Laurie	163	-	-	-	50%
Analysis At the latest run 5th of 14 at Donald Mdn-Sw on December 2 over 5f, slow going 5 len behind Habenaria carrying 127lbs at $4.80. The start before that made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 14 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on October 20 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Vangogh Bankcheque carrying 127lbs at $5. Charged late after a slow start latest and expected to go close.
8	Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on October 29 over 5f, 2 len behind Cavern with 128lbs at $9. Second run from a spell 3rd of 11 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 5 ½f, 3 len behind Brenlyn's Legacy with 128lbs at $6.50. Profiles nicely. Placed 2/2 at the trip and looks a leading hope again. 2nd Pick 8 Winter Hail Jockey: Blaike Mcdougall Trainer: Paul Mcvicar J: Blaike Mcdougall T: Paul Mcvicar	129	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on October 29 over 5f, 2 len behind Cavern with 128lbs at $9. Second run from a spell 3rd of 11 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 5 ½f, 3 len behind Brenlyn's Legacy with 128lbs at $6.50. Profiles nicely. Placed 2/2 at the trip and looks a leading hope again.
10	Was at big odds at debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on December 11 over 6f, 3 len behind Rattle'n'roll carrying 127lbs at $31. Solid debut at big odds but likely improver who is right in the mix. 3rd Pick 10 Frosted Amber Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Ben Brisbourne J: Non Runner T: Ben Brisbourne	88	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Was at big odds at debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on December 11 over 6f, 3 len behind Rattle'n'roll carrying 127lbs at $31. Solid debut at big odds but likely improver who is right in the mix.

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