AU - Wangaratta - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

5.5f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 8

15.7K

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Verdict

RAVEN'S SILVER (2) narrowly on top. He won dominantly here first up before a solid effort as the $1.95 favourite last time, beaten a head in a very similar race. Bigger price now and doubt this takes any more winning, go close. KENTAHTEN (7) made nice improvement second up to win well at Hamilton over 5 ½f. Up in grade slightly but has come back well and is worth keeping safe at a big price. RAGING MONKEY (12) doesn't win out of turn was close up latest and will roll forward on the quick backup. Can give a sight. CHICAGO BLUES (3) will find this easier than two runs back when well beaten. Very heavy a query but will kick up and take catching. LISTENING IS DOING (8) wasn't far away in the same race as Raven's Silver last start and is in the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Third-up today. First-up favourite, won by 2.25 len at this track on July 6 over 5f in heavy going defeating Densetsu with 132lbs at $3.90. Last start 3rd of 12 in a Bm56 at this track on July 31 over 5f, in the wet, head behind Bronco Revolution with 137lbs at $1.95. Rates highly on form this time in. 1st Pick 2 Raven's Silver Jockey: Lachlan King Trainer: Ben Brisbourne J: Lachlan King T: Ben Brisbourne	102	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Third-up today. First-up favourite, won by 2.25 len at this track on July 6 over 5f in heavy going defeating Densetsu with 132lbs at $3.90. Last start 3rd of 12 in a Bm56 at this track on July 31 over 5f, in the wet, head behind Bronco Revolution with 137lbs at $1.95. Rates highly on form this time in.
7	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 11 in a Bm52 at Bairnsdale on June 12 over 5f, on heavy track, 1.75 len behind Irresistible Sir with 133lbs at $10. Last start favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Hamilton on August 1 over 5 ½f in the wet defeating Aussie Pharoah with 129lbs at $4.80. Big chance to go back-to-back. 2nd Pick 7 Kentahten Jockey: Thomas Stockdale Trainer: Tori Madigan J: Thomas Stockdale T: Tori Madigan	81	-	-	-	6%	18/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 11 in a Bm52 at Bairnsdale on June 12 over 5f, on heavy track, 1.75 len behind Irresistible Sir with 133lbs at $10. Last start favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Hamilton on August 1 over 5 ½f in the wet defeating Aussie Pharoah with 129lbs at $4.80. Big chance to go back-to-back.
12	At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 in a 0 - 56 at Warracknabeal on August 15 over 5f, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind Simply Luscious carrying 121lbs at $4.60. Before that ran second last of 9 in a Bm62 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 11 over 5f, 5.5 len behind Blondie's Award carrying 119lbs at $26. Has claims on best form. 3rd Pick 12 Raging Monkey Jockey: Olivia East Trainer: Leslie Robertson J: Olivia East T: Leslie Robertson	128	-	-	-	6%	18/1
Analysis At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 in a 0 - 56 at Warracknabeal on August 15 over 5f, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind Simply Luscious carrying 121lbs at $4.60. Before that ran second last of 9 in a Bm62 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 11 over 5f, 5.5 len behind Blondie's Award carrying 119lbs at $26. Has claims on best form.

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