AU - Yarra Valley - Race 8

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

7.5f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

15.5K

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Verdict

Competitive. RAVEN'S SILVER (6) has been racing well without winning and got to within 2.5 lengths over 1495 at Kyneton, his latest. Likes to position forward and has the blinkers applied for the first time. They may make the difference. CRYSTANADO (8) found more like his best beaten a half-length over 6 ½f at Geelong. Has a wide gate to manage, but has placed 3/3 this course and distance and with average luck can feature. SHOW OF GOLD (4) resumed in solid order and then positioned forward at Pakenham 54 days ago and was very poor late (vet cleared). Comes back several grades and placed in a recent Cranbourne jumpout. Draws low, and the 9lbs claim brings him into it. IT'S GNARLY (2) is fast and folded up on a wet track at Kyneton. Impressed winning his Maiden over 7f at Werribee prior and has a low gate and upside.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Most recently 5th of 9 at Kyneton Bm56 on March 13 over 7 ¼f, 2.5 len behind Hustle with 136lbs at $7. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Wangaratta Bm70 on February 28 over 6 ½f, 3.5 len behind Taung carrying 121lbs at $21. Blinkers on and worth another chance. 1st Pick 6 Raven's Silver Jockey: Lachlan King Trainer: Ben Brisbourne J: Lachlan King T: Ben Brisbourne	111	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Most recently 5th of 9 at Kyneton Bm56 on March 13 over 7 ¼f, 2.5 len behind Hustle with 136lbs at $7. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Wangaratta Bm70 on February 28 over 6 ½f, 3.5 len behind Taung carrying 121lbs at $21. Blinkers on and worth another chance.
8	Most recently 2nd of 14 at Geelong 0 - 56 on March 14 over 6 ½f, 0.5 len behind Qubella carrying 123lbs at $5.50. The run before that 10th of 12 at Moe Bm56 on February 22 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Aussieaussieaussie carrying 134lbs at $14. Finds a suitable race and with average luck is expected to feature. 2nd Pick 8 Crystanado Jockey: Sally Wynne Trainer: Noni Shelton J: Sally Wynne T: Noni Shelton	109	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Most recently 2nd of 14 at Geelong 0 - 56 on March 14 over 6 ½f, 0.5 len behind Qubella carrying 123lbs at $5.50. The run before that 10th of 12 at Moe Bm56 on February 22 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Aussieaussieaussie carrying 134lbs at $14. Finds a suitable race and with average luck is expected to feature.
4	Third-up today. Not raced for 54 days. First-up 6th of 13 at Seymour Bm62 on January 15 over 6 ½f, 3.5 len behind Hot Chips carrying 122lbs at $18. Last start struggled in the run home, ran last of 9 at Pakenham Bm62 on January 29 over 7f, 15 len behind Betwitchery with 131lbs at $17. Best form would see him measure right up. 3rd Pick 4 Show Of Gold Jockey: Ruby Lamont Trainer: Julius Sandhu J: Ruby Lamont T: Julius Sandhu	82	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Third-up today. Not raced for 54 days. First-up 6th of 13 at Seymour Bm62 on January 15 over 6 ½f, 3.5 len behind Hot Chips carrying 122lbs at $18. Last start struggled in the run home, ran last of 9 at Pakenham Bm62 on January 29 over 7f, 15 len behind Betwitchery with 131lbs at $17. Best form would see him measure right up.

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