AU - Yarra Valley - Race 2

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

22.5K

VIEW

Verdict

I'M FOXING (10) came home strongly beaten 0.9 lengths over 5 ½f at Pakenham on debut. There was plenty to like about that, and she's prepared well. Should go close with the extra fitness. BOYD (2) resumes for a leading stable and has been gelded. Has been fitted with two jumpouts and Nolen rides and has been with him all along. Has a low gate and ran his best figure fresh. SELKIE (12) is a three-year-old filly on debut for the Lloyd Kennewell stable. A good gate is sure to assist, and she's shown enough in her lead-up to take seriously. LONGREACH DROVER (4) resumes and has been a little unlucky not to have broken through. She's jumped out well and maps for a soft run. Well in the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	At debut, 3rd of 8 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 5 ½f, 0.9 len behind Sweet Vixen carrying 126lbs at $8. Better for the experience and a strong chance to break through. 1st Pick 10 I'm Foxing Jockey: Jye Mcneil Trainer: Alexander Rae J: Jye Mcneil T: Alexander Rae	126	-	-	-	50%
Analysis At debut, 3rd of 8 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 5 ½f, 0.9 len behind Sweet Vixen carrying 126lbs at $8. Better for the experience and a strong chance to break through.
2	Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Mornington Mdn-Sw November 10 over 5f, soft track, 2.75 len behind Esmahli carrying 128lbs at $4.20. On debut sixth of 14 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw September 19 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Tres Magnifique carrying 128lbs at $16. Gelded and can return further improved. 2nd Pick 2 Boyd Jockey: Luke Nolen Trainer: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman J: Luke Nolen T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman	87	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Mornington Mdn-Sw November 10 over 5f, soft track, 2.75 len behind Esmahli carrying 128lbs at $4.20. On debut sixth of 14 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw September 19 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Tres Magnifique carrying 128lbs at $16. Gelded and can return further improved.
9	Is first-up after a break of 11 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Morphettville in the G3 Breeders Stks April 26 over 6f, 9 len behind Legacy Bound with 122lbs at $21. Previously first up, second of 10 at Morphettville Parks in the LR Deq Stks April 5 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Blue Hotel with 123lbs at $12. Stakes placed and sure to feature if presented on song. 3rd Pick 9 Boa Vista Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr J: Non Runner T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr	142	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Is first-up after a break of 11 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Morphettville in the G3 Breeders Stks April 26 over 6f, 9 len behind Legacy Bound with 122lbs at $21. Previously first up, second of 10 at Morphettville Parks in the LR Deq Stks April 5 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Blue Hotel with 123lbs at $12. Stakes placed and sure to feature if presented on song.

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