AU - Warrnambool - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

24.4K

VIEW

Verdict

KID DYNAMITE (2) recovered from a slow start to storm home late but just missed when resuming over this course and distance last start. Good second-up performer who only needs to get the start right to be going one better today. WHAT ONCE WAS (9) brought up a well-deserved win last time out when she led all the way and scored with a bit in hand over 4 ?f at Swan Hill. That run came after an eight-week let-up which has obviously done her the world of good. Open to plenty of improvement, so back-to-back is not out of the question. HELLFIRE JESS (7) is back after the three-month spell. Raced just once last prep and scored comfortably over 4 ½f at Mt Gambier. Harder this time but has raced just three times so there is a lot more to come. HAY JOE (4) is first-up off a six-month lay-off. Veteran who struggled last prep but if near his best can be competitive. JUST BOLTS (1) is down in class and draws a far better gate today so watch for sharp improvement at the third run back.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 8 in a Bm62 at this track on October 15 over 5f, nose behind Salaria carrying 134lbs at $4.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 in a Bm62 at Seymour on April 26 over 5f, slow going 2 len behind Bring Me Power carrying 134lbs at $2.45. Has won second-up in the past and is capable of building on that record. 1st Pick 2 Kid Dynamite Jockey: Brad Rawiller Trainer: Vincent Malady J: Brad Rawiller T: Vincent Malady	209	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 8 in a Bm62 at this track on October 15 over 5f, nose behind Salaria carrying 134lbs at $4.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 in a Bm62 at Seymour on April 26 over 5f, slow going 2 len behind Bring Me Power carrying 134lbs at $2.45. Has won second-up in the past and is capable of building on that record.
9	Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite, won by 1.3 len in a Mdn-Sw at Swan Hill on October 27 over 4f on a soft track defeating Flash Inquiry carrying 121lbs at $2.05. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Warracknabeal on August 29 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Honour The Bassett carrying 115lbs at $4.20. No reason she cannot take this next step. 2nd Pick 9 What Once Was Jockey: Dean Yendall Trainer: Lindsey Smith J: Dean Yendall T: Lindsey Smith	158	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite, won by 1.3 len in a Mdn-Sw at Swan Hill on October 27 over 4f on a soft track defeating Flash Inquiry carrying 121lbs at $2.05. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Warracknabeal on August 29 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Honour The Bassett carrying 115lbs at $4.20. No reason she cannot take this next step.
7	Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign favourite, won by 1.2 len in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Mt Gambier on August 7 over 4 ½f in heavy going defeating The Muscle with 119lbs at $2.45. When resuming last campaign eased back early on 8th of 10 in a Mm 2yo Classic at Murray Bridge on March 7 over 5 ½f, 6 len behind Rich On Bubbles carrying 121lbs at $6. Trialled on October 22 at Colac over 4f and finished seventh. Can make another successful return. 3rd Pick 7 Hellfire Jess Jockey: Linda Meech Trainer: Tom Dabernig J: Linda Meech T: Tom Dabernig	120	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign favourite, won by 1.2 len in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Mt Gambier on August 7 over 4 ½f in heavy going defeating The Muscle with 119lbs at $2.45. When resuming last campaign eased back early on 8th of 10 in a Mm 2yo Classic at Murray Bridge on March 7 over 5 ½f, 6 len behind Rich On Bubbles carrying 121lbs at $6. Trialled on October 22 at Colac over 4f and finished seventh. Can make another successful return.

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