AU - Wangaratta - Race 5

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

9.9f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 10

15.3K

VIEW

Verdict

SIR BASIL (1) raced on the speed and kept going to score by 2 lengths last time out over 1 ¼m at Wodonga. Drawn to enjoy a nice run just off the speed. Beautifully placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. MAKUSHA (3) finished in fifth over 1 ?m at Donald last start after being in the firing line on the turn, a less impressive effort than his fourth at Kilmore the run before. Has his share of talent and will prove hard to beat in this suitable race. JUST LANDED (2) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1m at Donald, beaten 5.5 lengths into eighth. Is better than recent efforts suggest and is capable of featuring prominently. I COULD DO BETTER (8) is drawn to get all the favours from the inside alley and can earn some minor money again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 2 len at Wodonga Mdn-Sw June 27 over 1 ¼m in the wet defeating Meka Vibe with 128lbs at $5.50. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1m, on heavy track, long-neck behind Spietata with 128lbs at $61. Found winning form and can go right on with it. 1st Pick 1 Sir Basil Jockey: Alice Kennedy Trainer: John & Chris Ledger J: Alice Kennedy T: John & Chris Ledger	109	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 2 len at Wodonga Mdn-Sw June 27 over 1 ¼m in the wet defeating Meka Vibe with 128lbs at $5.50. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1m, on heavy track, long-neck behind Spietata with 128lbs at $61. Found winning form and can go right on with it.
3	Most recently 5th of 13 at Donald Bm56 on June 20 over 1m, on rain affected going, 9 len behind Epoch carrying 128lbs at $18. Before that 4th of 12 at Kilmore Bm56 on June 1 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 6 len behind Testing The Cugat carrying 129lbs at $7.50. Worth another chance. 2nd Pick 3 Makusha Jockey: Brad Rawiller Trainer: Rod Symons J: Brad Rawiller T: Rod Symons	156	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Most recently 5th of 13 at Donald Bm56 on June 20 over 1m, on rain affected going, 9 len behind Epoch carrying 128lbs at $18. Before that 4th of 12 at Kilmore Bm56 on June 1 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 6 len behind Testing The Cugat carrying 129lbs at $7.50. Worth another chance.
2	Most recently eased back early on 8th of 13 at Donald 0 - 56 on June 20 over 1m, on a wet track, 5.5 len behind Treasury Place with 131lbs at $21. The run before that 6th of 12 at Kilmore Bm56 on June 1 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 8 len behind Testing The Cugat with 132lbs at $7.50. Nicely placed and is a definite top-three chance. 3rd Pick 2 Just Landed Jockey: Ryan Hurdle Trainer: Ben Brisbourne J: Ryan Hurdle T: Ben Brisbourne	84	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Most recently eased back early on 8th of 13 at Donald 0 - 56 on June 20 over 1m, on a wet track, 5.5 len behind Treasury Place with 131lbs at $21. The run before that 6th of 12 at Kilmore Bm56 on June 1 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 8 len behind Testing The Cugat with 132lbs at $7.50. Nicely placed and is a definite top-three chance.

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