AU - Warrnambool - Race 3

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

15.9f

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 8

36.0K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

The third of the maiden hurdles, and this one is also worth 50K. ARDAKAN (1) won a jumping trial prior to finishing runner-up as the favourite in his first race day start in this role. He has had a gear change, and with that run under his belt, he can go one better here. UNTETHERED (9) would have learned a lot from his first run in this role, which was 4 weeks ago at Hamilton, and he can be a quick improver here. Each-way. FENGARADA (2) did a good job fresh up when making his hurdle debut, and finishing fourth was a brave effort. With some better luck during the run this time, he can figure in the top 3. THE CLAIMANT (8) is trained on the track, and he has had plenty of schooling experience, including a couple of trials in this role last month. A big run is on the cards. HIGH HEELED (10) was a game fourth on debut in this role at Hamilton 4 weeks ago, and she would have been set for this assignment on her home track. Include in all top 4 combos.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Last run finished second of 10 starters at Terang Mdn Hdle-Sw on April 19 over 2m, on rain affected going, 3.5 len behind The Storyteller carrying 153lbs at $2.90. The run before finished 11th of 12 starters at Flemington in the LR Roy Higgins on March 28 over 1m, on slow going 12 len behind Whisky On The Hill with 123lbs at $41. Quality flat performer prior to the transition to jumping. 1st Pick 1 Ardakan Jockey: Steven Pateman Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Steven Pateman T: Ciaron Maher	210	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis Last run finished second of 10 starters at Terang Mdn Hdle-Sw on April 19 over 2m, on rain affected going, 3.5 len behind The Storyteller carrying 153lbs at $2.90. The run before finished 11th of 12 starters at Flemington in the LR Roy Higgins on March 28 over 1m, on slow going 12 len behind Whisky On The Hill with 123lbs at $41. Quality flat performer prior to the transition to jumping.
9	Last start raced on the pace prior to fading finished fifth of 10 starters at Hamilton Mdn Hdle-Sw on April 7 over 2m, slow track, 5.5 len behind Eye For An Eye with 153lbs at $5.50. The run before raced on the pace then finished second of 9 runners at Albury Bm66 on March 20 over 1 ½m, slow track, 0.5 len behind Lightning Flash carrying 134lbs at $4. Will be hard to beat with that last run under the belt. 2nd Pick 9 Untethered Jockey: Will Gordon Trainer: Patrick Kearney J: Will Gordon T: Patrick Kearney	155	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Last start raced on the pace prior to fading finished fifth of 10 starters at Hamilton Mdn Hdle-Sw on April 7 over 2m, slow track, 5.5 len behind Eye For An Eye with 153lbs at $5.50. The run before raced on the pace then finished second of 9 runners at Albury Bm66 on March 20 over 1 ½m, slow track, 0.5 len behind Lightning Flash carrying 134lbs at $4. Will be hard to beat with that last run under the belt.
2	Second-up today. First-up after four months made ground from midfield, finished fourth of 10 starters at Terang Mdn Hdle-Sw on April 19 over 2m, on rain affected going, 11 len behind The Storyteller carrying 153lbs at $21. Previously second-up ran last at Hamilton Hton Cup on October 11 over 1m, slow track, 26 len behind Navy King carrying 126lbs at $21. Is worth including at odds. 3rd Pick 2 Fengarada Jockey: Mr Luca Remondet Trainer: John Leek Jr J: Mr Luca Remondet T: John Leek Jr	122	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Second-up today. First-up after four months made ground from midfield, finished fourth of 10 starters at Terang Mdn Hdle-Sw on April 19 over 2m, on rain affected going, 11 len behind The Storyteller carrying 153lbs at $21. Previously second-up ran last at Hamilton Hton Cup on October 11 over 1m, slow track, 26 len behind Navy King carrying 126lbs at $21. Is worth including at odds.

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