AU - Wangaratta - Race 9

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

14.5K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

Going with the promising WICKED STORM (13) who returns from a long break. Too good on debut, ran well in town then safely held last run before another break. Fitter for four jump-outs and expected to measure up this level. SHELLY'S LEGACY (8) stood flat footed at the start last time, gave away all hope and finished at the tail. Much better than that and can atone. NEPELA (15) wasn't far away last time and is edging towards a win, the latest effort a solid third over 5 ½f at this track. Among the leading chances. EL SALTO (2) made late ground last time but found one better over 5f at Tatura, beaten only a head. Veteran who can feature on his day and could be overs from the wide gate. MR TICKLES (1) bounced back last start and landed the prize by a neck over 5f at Moe. Drawn to be prominent and looks hard to beat again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
13	Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Murray Bridge 2yo Bm66 July 12 over 5f, soft track, 7 len behind Ferivia with 129lbs at $7.50. On debut won by 1.5 len Swan Hill 2yo Mdn-Sw June 7 over 4f defeating Lychee Green Tea with 123lbs at $6. Promising filly who might be too good for these fresh. 1st Pick 13 Wicked Storm Jockey: Billy Egan Trainer: Patrick & Michelle Payne J: Billy Egan T: Patrick & Michelle Payne	97	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Murray Bridge 2yo Bm66 July 12 over 5f, soft track, 7 len behind Ferivia with 129lbs at $7.50. On debut won by 1.5 len Swan Hill 2yo Mdn-Sw June 7 over 4f defeating Lychee Green Tea with 123lbs at $6. Promising filly who might be too good for these fresh.
8	Last start second last of 9 at Wagga Cl3 on December 9 over 5f, 11 len behind Teylu with 122lbs at $6. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Wodonga Bm66 on November 28 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Zemgrinda with 128lbs at $10. Forgive last start when stood flat footed and gave away all hope. 2nd Pick 8 Shelly's Legacy Jockey: Lachlan King Trainer: John & Chris Ledger J: Lachlan King T: John & Chris Ledger	105	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Last start second last of 9 at Wagga Cl3 on December 9 over 5f, 11 len behind Teylu with 122lbs at $6. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Wodonga Bm66 on November 28 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Zemgrinda with 128lbs at $10. Forgive last start when stood flat footed and gave away all hope.
15	Most recently led but faded 3rd of 12 at this track 0 - 56 on December 6 over 5 ½f, 1.2 len behind Bromeo carrying 127lbs at $5.50. The race before that 7th of 11 at Wagga Bm50 on November 29 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Don'tcallmechamp carrying 140lbs at $4.20. Close to another win and has excellent prospects back at home. 3rd Pick 15 Nepela Jockey: Caitlin Hollowood Trainer: Daniel Mccarthy J: Caitlin Hollowood T: Daniel Mccarthy	134	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Most recently led but faded 3rd of 12 at this track 0 - 56 on December 6 over 5 ½f, 1.2 len behind Bromeo carrying 127lbs at $5.50. The race before that 7th of 11 at Wagga Bm50 on November 29 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Don'tcallmechamp carrying 140lbs at $4.20. Close to another win and has excellent prospects back at home.

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