AU - Wangaratta - Race 7

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

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Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

NIGHT FLASH (5) finds the right race. He was close up at Sale two back, good again in fourth at Cranbourne last time over this trip behind a horse who has won since in town. He draws wide here but with even luck looks well placed to break through. RUMOURS ABOUND (4) contested the Wagga Scamper at BM82 level fresh, well backed there when battling into fourth. Her best form rates highly for this, expect she takes catching. BEFORE THE WAR (8) was allowed to drift back from an outside draw last time but found the line strongly to finish fifth, beaten 1.75 lengths, over 5f at Cranbourne. Drawn to get back again but will be charging late. BARNAGE (1) found a BM70 at Flemington too tough last time. The fresh win at Yarra Valley has him in the mix. JESTERS AWARD (9) is lightly raced and has claims.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 10 at Cranbourne 0 - 62 on January 22 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Tookay Pete with 128lbs at $4.20. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Sale Bm62 on January 8 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Torsheen with 125lbs at $6.50. Finds the right race and will take beating despite the wide gate. 1st Pick 5 Night Flash Jockey: Harry Coffey Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Harry Coffey T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	175	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 10 at Cranbourne 0 - 62 on January 22 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Tookay Pete with 128lbs at $4.20. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Sale Bm62 on January 8 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Torsheen with 125lbs at $6.50. Finds the right race and will take beating despite the wide gate.
4	Second run back. First-up after nine months 4th of 7 at Wagga Scamper Bm82 on January 26 over 5f, 4.5 len behind Action King carrying 133lbs at $2.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Gundagai Tuckerbox Bm88 on November 15 2024 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Extravagent Lad carrying 121lbs at $3.50. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. 2nd Pick 4 Rumours Abound Jockey: Ella Bent Trainer: Ron Stubbs J: Ella Bent T: Ron Stubbs	95	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after nine months 4th of 7 at Wagga Scamper Bm82 on January 26 over 5f, 4.5 len behind Action King carrying 133lbs at $2.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Gundagai Tuckerbox Bm88 on November 15 2024 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Extravagent Lad carrying 121lbs at $3.50. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
8	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield, 3rd of 14 at this track Bm56 on December 22 over 5f, slow going 0.8 len behind Fourthtimelucky carrying 133lbs at $13. Last start eased back early on 5th of 10 at Cranbourne 0 - 62 on January 22 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Tookay Pete carrying 127lbs at $12. Racing well. Peaks now and should be hard to hold out. 3rd Pick 8 Before The War Jockey: Jake Duffy Trainer: John & Chris Ledger J: Jake Duffy T: John & Chris Ledger	102	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield, 3rd of 14 at this track Bm56 on December 22 over 5f, slow going 0.8 len behind Fourthtimelucky carrying 133lbs at $13. Last start eased back early on 5th of 10 at Cranbourne 0 - 62 on January 22 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Tookay Pete carrying 127lbs at $12. Racing well. Peaks now and should be hard to hold out.

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