AU - Albury - Race 1

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

5.8f

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 8

20.7K

VIEW

Verdict

FOUR ESSES (6) mixing her form and comes here in peak condition. Drifted back early and failed to get into the contest with a disappointing sixth over 5 ?f at this track. Gets in light again and assess on earlier efforts. PRIZED GESTURE (8) returns after a four-and-a-half month break and now in the Fiona Schneiders yard. Back without a trial and drops in weight in a fairly average contest. Place best. LORD OF VALOR (1) in need of the run first-up after the lengthy break with a battling fifth over 4 ½f at this track. Proven second-up and has the ability to take a hand in the finish. STAR CHIC (9) gave away a big start at the top of the straight last start and finished seventh over 6 ?f at Canberra Acton. Suited in this line up and is among the better hopes.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Second-up. First-up after six months rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 7 at Canberra Acton Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 5f, 2 len behind Flashback Time carrying 126lbs at $3.50. Previously second-up came from midfield, 2nd of 9 at Nowra Ctry Mdn on December 14 over 6f, slow going 2.25 len behind Brass Monkeys with 119lbs at $8.50. Fitter now and finds an easier contest. 1st Pick 3 Spice Alley Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Rob Potter J: Non Runner T: Rob Potter	260	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Second-up. First-up after six months rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 7 at Canberra Acton Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 5f, 2 len behind Flashback Time carrying 126lbs at $3.50. Previously second-up came from midfield, 2nd of 9 at Nowra Ctry Mdn on December 14 over 6f, slow going 2.25 len behind Brass Monkeys with 119lbs at $8.50. Fitter now and finds an easier contest.
6	Last start eased back early on 6th of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn on June 16 over 5f, in the wet, 5 len behind Iroquai with 115lbs at $20. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 5f, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Voynichese carrying 119lbs at $51. Ready to peak after four runs back and can play a major role. 2nd Pick 6 Four Esses Jockey: Cassidy Hill Trainer: Paul Mcvicar J: Cassidy Hill T: Paul Mcvicar	106	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Last start eased back early on 6th of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn on June 16 over 5f, in the wet, 5 len behind Iroquai with 115lbs at $20. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 5f, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Voynichese carrying 119lbs at $51. Ready to peak after four runs back and can play a major role.
8	Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Condobolin Pic Cl3 February 21 over 1 ¹/16m, 11 len behind Just On Fire carrying 137lbs at $13. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Dalby Cg&E Mdn-Sw January 30 over 5f, 11 len behind Sleepy Joe carrying 128lbs at $151. A big run anticipated for the new yard. 3rd Pick 8 Prized Gesture Jockey: Carly Frater Trainer: Fiona Schneiders J: Carly Frater T: Fiona Schneiders	55	-	-	-	4%
Analysis Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Condobolin Pic Cl3 February 21 over 1 ¹/16m, 11 len behind Just On Fire carrying 137lbs at $13. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Dalby Cg&E Mdn-Sw January 30 over 5f, 11 len behind Sleepy Joe carrying 128lbs at $151. A big run anticipated for the new yard.

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