AU - Wangaratta - Race 6

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

7.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

17.8K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

Myriad of winning chances in an open race. POETS ARTISTRY (3) has been in sparkling form winning last two, the latest first try this trip. Was supposed to start earlier this month but was scratched at the barriers and has since trialled. Has the claim and a nice draw here and expected to measure up again. BALLON D'OR (1) led throughout to score last time. Has the claim again offsetting the weight and expected to give a sight. EN FLIQUE (13) was a close-up third fresh and strips fitter for the extra ground. Drops in weight, nice draw and placed 3/4 here at home. STRUMMER (10) is another local drawn for a soft run with cover. Worth including.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Recent form sound. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a nose at Wodonga Bm56 November 28 over 1m defeating Controversial Miss with 132lbs at $5. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Echuca Mdn-Sw November 4 over 7f in soft going defeating Siam Emerald with 128lbs at $5.50. In great form and drawn to be prominent throughout. 1st Pick 3 Poets Artistry Jockey: Emily Pozman Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Emily Pozman T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	95	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a nose at Wodonga Bm56 November 28 over 1m defeating Controversial Miss with 132lbs at $5. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Echuca Mdn-Sw November 4 over 7f in soft going defeating Siam Emerald with 128lbs at $5.50. In great form and drawn to be prominent throughout.
11	At the latest run 9th of 11 at Caulfield Melb Classic on November 29 over 1 ¼m, slow going 12 len behind Different Gravy carrying 126lbs at $31. The run before that from last on the turn 8th of 15 at Flemington in the LR Batman Stks on November 4 over 1m, slow going 4 len behind Different Gravy carrying 126lbs at $41. Freshened and will improve this far easier class. 2nd Pick 11 Zentorno Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Patrick & Michelle Payne J: Non Runner T: Patrick & Michelle Payne	148	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis At the latest run 9th of 11 at Caulfield Melb Classic on November 29 over 1 ¼m, slow going 12 len behind Different Gravy carrying 126lbs at $31. The run before that from last on the turn 8th of 15 at Flemington in the LR Batman Stks on November 4 over 1m, slow going 4 len behind Different Gravy carrying 126lbs at $41. Freshened and will improve this far easier class.
1	Most recently won by a long-neck at Donald Bm56 December 2 over 1m defeating Blazing Guru carrying 132lbs at $8. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Kyneton Bm56 on November 18 over 7f, 2 len behind Ollandia Beach with 133lbs at $4.20. More weight but expected to take catching again. 3rd Pick 1 Ballon D'or Jockey: Jade Smith Trainer: Charles Cassar J: Jade Smith T: Charles Cassar	169	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Most recently won by a long-neck at Donald Bm56 December 2 over 1m defeating Blazing Guru carrying 132lbs at $8. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Kyneton Bm56 on November 18 over 7f, 2 len behind Ollandia Beach with 133lbs at $4.20. More weight but expected to take catching again.

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