AU - Albury - Race 3

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

7.5f

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 8

18.6K

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Verdict

ETCHED IN BLUE (4) improving gelding with his hoof on the till. Progressed nicely from a wide barrier with a tough on-pace second over 7f at Ballarat Synthetic after being in contention on the turn. Can get the better of these today. ROYAL OVERTURE (10) relished the extra ground at her third race start with a gritty third over 7f at Wagga on the heavy surface. A repeat effort will see her shape as the main danger. CHIEF OF WAR (1) thereabouts of late and is deep into the campaign. Surged late in the heavy going with a respectable fourth over 7f at Wagga. Will go back again and be ridden for luck. Respect. BROKEN IMAGE (8) has two placings from five outings this campaign and finished 6 lengths off the winner last start at Swan Hill. In the mix on best.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at this track Mdn on May 26 over 7f, on a slow track, 5 len behind Cooranga carrying 123lbs at $15. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Bucks Night carrying 131lbs at $31. Racing well. Ticks plenty of boxes and should prove too good for these. 1st Pick 4 Etched In Blue Jockey: Lachlan King Trainer: Toby Lake J: Lachlan King T: Toby Lake	109	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at this track Mdn on May 26 over 7f, on a slow track, 5 len behind Cooranga carrying 123lbs at $15. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Bucks Night carrying 131lbs at $31. Racing well. Ticks plenty of boxes and should prove too good for these.
10	At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Wagga Super Mdn on June 21 over 7f, on a wet track, 2 len behind Heart Balm carrying 123lbs at $7.50. Before that 5th of 12 at Swan Hill 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 6f, slow going 4 len behind Foxiet carrying 123lbs at $9.50. Heading the right way and is a great chance to break through. 2nd Pick 10 Royal Overture Jockey: Jake Duffy Trainer: Craig Weeding J: Jake Duffy T: Craig Weeding	106	-	-	-	36%
Analysis At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Wagga Super Mdn on June 21 over 7f, on a wet track, 2 len behind Heart Balm carrying 123lbs at $7.50. Before that 5th of 12 at Swan Hill 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 6f, slow going 4 len behind Foxiet carrying 123lbs at $9.50. Heading the right way and is a great chance to break through.
1	Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 11 at Wagga Super Mdn on June 21 over 7f, in the wet, 2.75 len behind Heart Balm with 130lbs at $4. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track Mdn on May 26 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Cooranga with 129lbs at $4.40. Hard to beat on his best form. 3rd Pick 1 Chief Of War Jockey: Cory Parish Trainer: Heath Maclean J: Cory Parish T: Heath Maclean	142	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 11 at Wagga Super Mdn on June 21 over 7f, in the wet, 2.75 len behind Heart Balm with 130lbs at $4. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track Mdn on May 26 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Cooranga with 129lbs at $4.40. Hard to beat on his best form.

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