AU1 - Menangle - Race 4

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10 Runners

Unknown

Synthetic

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Verdict

MAESTRO (9) was impressive here last week when he raced parked but drew clear to score by 11 metres last week. That made it back-to-back wins having scored in Victoria prior. Has to contend with a wide draw but with even luck he is capable of getting the job done again. ALPHA STRIDE (3) chased Maestro when runner-up last week but has the benefit of a better draw. Should be at peak fitness so could turn the tables. MISTER BLINDSIDE (10) draws widest but the form reads well, winning three back at this circuit and distance and chasing the in-form Hellbound when placed in stronger grade last time. ALDEBARAN SUSANNE (6) brings decent form from Victoria, winning a Listed race for the mares two back at Melton and coming from the second line for a 1.4m second at Bendigo last time. Can measure up.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
9	Eight-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track and Charlton. Last start posted a big 11 m win as favourite (Fr7) at this track (2:50.10) beating Alpha Stride in NR up to 65 on March 24 at $2.10 at the bell was 4th-12.84. Recent form hard to fault. 1st Pick 9 Maestro Jockey: Zara Fitzpatrick Trainer: Brent Lilley J: Zara Fitzpatrick T: Brent Lilley	77	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Eight-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track and Charlton. Last start posted a big 11 m win as favourite (Fr7) at this track (2:50.10) beating Alpha Stride in NR up to 65 on March 24 at $2.10 at the bell was 4th-12.84. Recent form hard to fault.
3	Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fifth after being driven well back, behind I Am Hellbound at this track over 1m in a NR up to 68 on March 17 at $41. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Maestro at this track over 1 7/16m in a NR up to 65 on March 24 at $3.70. Can improve. Sure to be in the finish. 2nd Pick 3 Alpha Stride Jockey: Blake Fitzpatrick Trainer: Blake Fitzpatrick J: Blake Fitzpatrick T: Blake Fitzpatrick	76	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fifth after being driven well back, behind I Am Hellbound at this track over 1m in a NR up to 68 on March 17 at $41. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Maestro at this track over 1 7/16m in a NR up to 65 on March 24 at $3.70. Can improve. Sure to be in the finish.
10	Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1m at this track was 5th-8.38 at the bell, beaten 6 m by I Am Hellbound (1:55.20) in NR up to 85 on March 21 at $5.50. Looks the testing material. 3rd Pick 10 Mister Blindside Jockey: Will Rixon Trainer: Peter Rixon J: Will Rixon T: Peter Rixon	75	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1m at this track was 5th-8.38 at the bell, beaten 6 m by I Am Hellbound (1:55.20) in NR up to 85 on March 21 at $5.50. Looks the testing material.

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