AU - Wangaratta - Race 5

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

9.9f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

22.5K

VIEW

Verdict

CIRCUS MOON (10) sets the standard after going under by only a neck at Seymour, where he was slow away yet still made sustained late ground to worry Handsome Missile. The rise to 1 ¼m should suit now, his profile is heading the right way and he looks ready to win. SOARING LEGEND (12) was only sixth on debut at Bendigo, beaten five and a half lengths, but he did make some late impression and comes from a stable with strong Grunt figures, he can take a sizeable step second-up. HOLD THIS (1) has the most consistent exposed record, with seven placings from 11 starts and a nose second at Wagga two runs back, though he was a beaten favourite last start and also sees 1 ¼m for the first time. Nailed on for a top four finish again. MY ROSALIE (8) hit the line well when fourth at the Bool and her third-up profile gives her a genuine chance to keep improving.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Went close at Seymour last start, beaten a neck by Handsome Missile after beginning slowly, covering ground and still making up a stack of ground late. His Cranbourne fifth two back was also encouraging from the rear, beaten just under three lengths behind Hierarchy. Progressive, race fit and looks one of the hardest to beat. 1st Pick 10 Circus Moon Jockey: Damien Thornton Trainer: Matt Laurie J: Damien Thornton T: Matt Laurie	168	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Went close at Seymour last start, beaten a neck by Handsome Missile after beginning slowly, covering ground and still making up a stack of ground late. His Cranbourne fifth two back was also encouraging from the rear, beaten just under three lengths behind Hierarchy. Progressive, race fit and looks one of the hardest to beat.
12	Finished sixth on debut at Bendigo over 7 ½f, beaten five and a half lengths after settling back and making some impression without ever threatening. There was no clear excuse, so improvement has to come from experience and the rise in distance. Stable profile keeps him high among the winning hopes. 2nd Pick 12 Soaring Legend Jockey: Luke Currie Trainer: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy J: Luke Currie T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy	90	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Finished sixth on debut at Bendigo over 7 ½f, beaten five and a half lengths after settling back and making some impression without ever threatening. There was no clear excuse, so improvement has to come from experience and the rise in distance. Stable profile keeps him high among the winning hopes.
1	Comes off a plain sixth at Wagga as a well-supported favourite, beaten three and a half lengths after giving away ground and making only solid inroads. The prior nose second to Ring Of Fire at the same venue is strong enough for this, and his overall place record is hard to ignore. Consistent and should be right there. 3rd Pick 1 Hold This Jockey: Blaike Mcdougall Trainer: Donna Scott J: Blaike Mcdougall T: Donna Scott	158	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Comes off a plain sixth at Wagga as a well-supported favourite, beaten three and a half lengths after giving away ground and making only solid inroads. The prior nose second to Ring Of Fire at the same venue is strong enough for this, and his overall place record is hard to ignore. Consistent and should be right there.

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