AU - Wangaratta - Race 3

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

6.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

22.5K

VIEW

Verdict

ROCK ABOUT (5) has built well this campaign, running second on the Pakenham Synthetic before a wide-without-cover third at Seymour, beaten a length and a half, and he looks ready to press hard third-up. BRILLIANT BULL ANT (1) is better judged on the Bendigo second two back than his Seymour failure, with the return to 6 ½f no issue on his place record. He should be right there despite a wide gate. LEI (9) resumes off three trials and has already placed at this track and twice at the distance, so her best form gives her a genuine winning line if she returns sharp. MOVE IT (13) debuts for the Anthony & Sam Freedman yard who strike well with their newcomers. Trials have been sound, expecting a solid performance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Has come back in good order, backing up a Pakenham Synthetic second with a brave third at Seymour in a Mdn, beaten a length and a half after racing wide without cover throughout. That effort had merit at big odds, and he now reaches the right stage of the campaign third-up. Third-up now and looks ready to turn consistent form into a win. 1st Pick 5 Rock About Jockey: Joe Bowditch Trainer: Wendy Kelly J: Joe Bowditch T: Wendy Kelly	105	-	-	-	19%	Scratched
Analysis Has come back in good order, backing up a Pakenham Synthetic second with a brave third at Seymour in a Mdn, beaten a length and a half after racing wide without cover throughout. That effort had merit at big odds, and he now reaches the right stage of the campaign third-up. Third-up now and looks ready to turn consistent form into a win.
1	Put in a plain one at Seymour last start when second last, beaten ten lengths, after racing keenly and being steadied before laying out from the 2 ½f. His Bendigo second the start prior reads much better, closing strongly after beginning slowly to be beaten two lengths by Clux Star in a Mdn. Should bounce back to form and that gives him a genuine hope. 2nd Pick 1 Brilliant Bull Ant Jockey: Cory Parish Trainer: Olivia Osborne J: Cory Parish T: Olivia Osborne	162	-	-	-	5%	20/1
Analysis Put in a plain one at Seymour last start when second last, beaten ten lengths, after racing keenly and being steadied before laying out from the 2 ½f. His Bendigo second the start prior reads much better, closing strongly after beginning slowly to be beaten two lengths by Clux Star in a Mdn. Should bounce back to form and that gives him a genuine hope.
9	Returns from a five-month break with three trials behind her, giving the stable a chance to have her forward. She ended last campaign with a seventh at Bendigo as favourite, beaten six lengths after being steadied near the 3 ½f, while her previous third at this venue showed she handles the circuit. Bendigo flop had interference, so she can bounce back first-up despite a tricky gate. 3rd Pick 9 Lei Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Dominic Sutton J: Non Runner T: Dominic Sutton	77	-	-	-	14%	Scratched
Analysis Returns from a five-month break with three trials behind her, giving the stable a chance to have her forward. She ended last campaign with a seventh at Bendigo as favourite, beaten six lengths after being steadied near the 3 ½f, while her previous third at this venue showed she handles the circuit. Bendigo flop had interference, so she can bounce back first-up despite a tricky gate.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Pari-Mutuel

A pool style wagering system, where all money input through betting is divided among those with winning tickets (save for various deductions by the track operators).

Starter Race

An allowance race restricted to horses who have started for a certain claiming price recently.

Synthetic Surface

A racing surface comprised of silica sand and fibers, such as recycled carpet or spandex. The mixture is then sealed with wax.