AU - Yarra Valley - Race 4

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

22.5K

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Verdict

GALACTIC FORCE (7) resumed from a spell with a sound third over 5f at Sale when he did his best work late. Nolen is a key jockey switch replacing the 7lbs apprentice, and from the inside barrier, she will take plenty of stopping. BENRIACH (1) placed over this trip at Sale, making good improvement, and then was beaten a whisker here in a blanket finish. Has been giving away starts, but has claims if Mertens can keep him in touch. DONEBRAVO (6) resumed over shorter at Sale and needed the outing. Has had two jumpouts since, and the blinkers are applied for the first time. Is capable of positioning forward and showed enough early doors to consider. PRINCE DE VEGA (10) was given time to settle over 6f at Edenhope and improved beaten 0.8L. In the premier stable and is in the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Second-up. First-up after eight months 3rd in a small field at Sale Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 5f, on heavy track, 2.25 len behind Paris Winds with 126lbs at $6.50. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 7 over 6f, 4 len behind King Tut with 121lbs at $5.50. In a top stable and ready to win. 1st Pick 7 Galactic Force Jockey: Luke Nolen Trainer: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman J: Luke Nolen T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman	114	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after eight months 3rd in a small field at Sale Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 5f, on heavy track, 2.25 len behind Paris Winds with 126lbs at $6.50. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 7 over 6f, 4 len behind King Tut with 121lbs at $5.50. In a top stable and ready to win.
1	Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 6f, head behind Divine Empress carrying 131lbs at $16. Before that 2nd of 7 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 11 over 6f, 1.3 len behind First Fifteen with 131lbs at $20. Shapes as a key runner. 2nd Pick 1 Benriach Jockey: Celine Gaudray Trainer: Julius Sandhu J: Celine Gaudray T: Julius Sandhu	136	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 6f, head behind Divine Empress carrying 131lbs at $16. Before that 2nd of 7 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 11 over 6f, 1.3 len behind First Fifteen with 131lbs at $20. Shapes as a key runner.
6	Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after four months second last of 7 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 11 over 5f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Sea Trader with 128lbs at $21. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Tatura 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 30 over 5 ½f, 0.6 len behind Go Left carrying 128lbs at $4.80. Blinkers on and can show more. 3rd Pick 6 Donebravo Jockey: Logan Bates Trainer: Doug Harrison J: Logan Bates T: Doug Harrison	104	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after four months second last of 7 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 11 over 5f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Sea Trader with 128lbs at $21. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Tatura 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 30 over 5 ½f, 0.6 len behind Go Left carrying 128lbs at $4.80. Blinkers on and can show more.

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