AU - Wangaratta - Race 3

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

7.9f

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 10

22.2K

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Verdict

THE CHARLATAN (7) finished second, beaten 1.3 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1m at Donald after he was in the firing line on the turn. In the right race and is sure to prove hard to beat. VELVET CITY (9) finished 4.5 lengths away in fourth at his last appearance over 7 ?f at Geelong on June 19. Well placed on this occasion and is a likely improver. WAR NO MORE (10) has been just behind the placegetters of late and maps nicely for this from gate four. In the mix. PRINCE OF SPIRIT (4) will be better with two career efforts now in the locker and has some appeal for the exotics players.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Second-up. First-up after five months made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Donald Mdn-Sw on June 9 over 1m, slow going 1.3 len behind Impending Swan with 131lbs at $7. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on December 11 over 1m, 5.5 len behind Dad And Dave with 131lbs at $10. Fitter and worth following up. 1st Pick 7 The Charlatan Jockey: Will Gordon Trainer: Patrick Payne J: Will Gordon T: Patrick Payne	136	-	-	-	62%	8/13
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Donald Mdn-Sw on June 9 over 1m, slow going 1.3 len behind Impending Swan with 131lbs at $7. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on December 11 over 1m, 5.5 len behind Dad And Dave with 131lbs at $10. Fitter and worth following up.
8	Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 7f, on a slow track, 0.8 len behind Barking Mad carrying 131lbs at $5.50. The start before that 4th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 6 ½f, in the wet, 1.0 len behind Sparkles carrying 131lbs at $7.50. Tough to beat. 2nd Pick 8 The Quiet Immortal Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Ben Brisbourne J: Non Runner T: Ben Brisbourne	218	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 7f, on a slow track, 0.8 len behind Barking Mad carrying 131lbs at $5.50. The start before that 4th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 6 ½f, in the wet, 1.0 len behind Sparkles carrying 131lbs at $7.50. Tough to beat.
5	Third-up today. First-up 6th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 6 ½f, on rain affected going, 4.5 len behind Sparkles carrying 131lbs at $151. Second-up 4th of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 2 over 7f, 2.75 len behind Rookery Nook with 128lbs at $13. Tough to beat if near his best. 3rd Pick 5 Skilled Sailor Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Timothy Grace J: Non Runner T: Timothy Grace	98	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 6th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 6 ½f, on rain affected going, 4.5 len behind Sparkles carrying 131lbs at $151. Second-up 4th of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 2 over 7f, 2.75 len behind Rookery Nook with 128lbs at $13. Tough to beat if near his best.

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