AU - Wangaratta - Race 5

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

9.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

15.7K

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Verdict

Keen to stick with MASH AND GRAVY (2) who is knocking on the door of another win having just found one better in two runs this time in, beaten two lengths at Moe last time when well supported. Back slightly in trip looks no issue and he draws perfectly. TARSHIN (7) was behind Mash And Gravy when they clashed at Kerang on April 4th, finishing fifth there after getting back in the run. She did start 1/4 of that horse's price that day which is worth noting, look for a better run. RED STILETTO (4) doesn't win many but put in a good effort to grab third at Kyneton last time out in a BM56 which reads well. Comes here on the quick turnaround and has claims. MAHAM (1) has been good his past couple and should be peaking out to 1 ¼m for the first time. PATRICK (10) won easily at the picnics at Yea last time, the gap between that and this probably isn't too much.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Third-up today. Resuming made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Kerang Bm52 on April 4 over 1m, 1.5 len behind Dubai Legend with 130lbs at $19. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Moe 0 - 56 on April 25 over 1 ½m, 2 len behind Gambu carrying 126lbs at $3.50. Profiles nicely. Can break through from the ideal draw. 1st Pick 2 Mash And Gravy Jockey: Adam Mccabe Trainer: Rachael Cunningham J: Adam Mccabe T: Rachael Cunningham	128	-	-	-	40%	6/4
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Kerang Bm52 on April 4 over 1m, 1.5 len behind Dubai Legend with 130lbs at $19. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Moe 0 - 56 on April 25 over 1 ½m, 2 len behind Gambu carrying 126lbs at $3.50. Profiles nicely. Can break through from the ideal draw.
7	Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 10 at Kerang Bm52 on April 4 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Dubai Legend carrying 126lbs at $4.20. The run before that 6th of 8 at Ararat Bm56 on March 30 over 1m, 4.5 len behind The Daily Planet carrying 123lbs at $6. Can atone. 2nd Pick 7 Tarshin Jockey: Neil Farley Trainer: Charles Cassar J: Neil Farley T: Charles Cassar	76	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 10 at Kerang Bm52 on April 4 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Dubai Legend carrying 126lbs at $4.20. The run before that 6th of 8 at Ararat Bm56 on March 30 over 1m, 4.5 len behind The Daily Planet carrying 123lbs at $6. Can atone.
4	Last start got back early 3rd in a small field at Kyneton Bm56 on April 23 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Ryanman with 123lbs at $15. The race before that failed to make an impression, 6th of 11 at Kilmore 0 - 56 on April 18 over 1m, 6 len behind Bit Of Shoosh carrying 118lbs at $9.50. Leading contender. 3rd Pick 4 Red Stiletto Jockey: Liam Riordan Trainer: Tyson Barton J: Liam Riordan T: Tyson Barton	87	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Last start got back early 3rd in a small field at Kyneton Bm56 on April 23 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Ryanman with 123lbs at $15. The race before that failed to make an impression, 6th of 11 at Kilmore 0 - 56 on April 18 over 1m, 6 len behind Bit Of Shoosh carrying 118lbs at $9.50. Leading contender.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Main Track Only

A horse entered for main track only (MTO) is one hoping the weather forecast or track conditions will move the race off the turf course and onto the main track. They are scratched the morning of the race if the conditions stay dry.

Firm

A dry turf course, equal to a ‘fast’ dirt track.

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Also known as a pacemaker; this is a horse with no expected chance of winning but is used to prompt a quick pace on the front end of the race to the benefit of a stablemate who is a closer.