AU1 - Maryborough - Race 5

Harness

10 Runners

8.4f

Unknown

Synthetic

4.2K

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Verdict

THE ITALIAN DREAM (8) looks close to a win after placing in two of her last three starts. Turned in a good effort last time out when she came form a wider draw for second at Melton, beaten 3 metres. Proven here and should enjoy a pretty soft run from this draw, with the sprint lane in play. Big chance. PIESRIDINGSHOTGUN (7) wasn't disgraced when fifth from a wider barrier last start at Kilmore. Draws out again but had enough speed to push to the lead when winning at Kilmore the outing prior. Leading hope. SETTLE THE BILL (2) has had a series of second row barriers but is much better served by this draw and drops to a distance where her record reads well. Improver. RASTAMON (9) began badly last start but is good enough to feature with his A-game.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Abbie at Shepparton over 1 5/16m in a NR up to 52 on January 17 at $3.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Spirited Lass at Melton over 1m in a NR up to 50 on January 23 at $3.10. Definite winning chance. 1st Pick 8 The Italian Dream Jockey: Graham Mcdermott Trainer: G L Mcdermott J: Graham Mcdermott T: G L Mcdermott	77	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Abbie at Shepparton over 1 5/16m in a NR up to 52 on January 17 at $3.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Spirited Lass at Melton over 1m in a NR up to 50 on January 23 at $3.10. Definite winning chance.
7	Failed to impress last start, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1 m after showing early speed at Kilmore, at the bell was 6th-9.91 beaten 18 m by Wallis (2:07.90) in NR 46 to 51 on January 22 at $8.50. Showed ability the run before when he won by a neck as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Kilmore (2:55.30) beating Please Layla in NR up to 49 on January 15 at $1.60. Sure to play a significant role. 2nd Pick 7 Piesridingshotgun Jockey: Jordan Leedham Trainer: Brad Angove J: Jordan Leedham T: Brad Angove	76	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Failed to impress last start, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1 m after showing early speed at Kilmore, at the bell was 6th-9.91 beaten 18 m by Wallis (2:07.90) in NR 46 to 51 on January 22 at $8.50. Showed ability the run before when he won by a neck as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Kilmore (2:55.30) beating Please Layla in NR up to 49 on January 15 at $1.60. Sure to play a significant role.
2	Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 9th (Sr1) over 1 5/16m at Shepparton, beaten 13 m by Abbie (2:47.70) in NR up to 52 on January 17 at $13. At the previous start 7th (Sr1) over 1m at Melton, beaten 10 m by Dossier (2:48.80) in NR up to 59 on January 10 at $13. Happy to give her another try in this suitable contest. 3rd Pick 2 Settle The Bill Jockey: Damian Wilson Trainer: Laura Wilson J: Damian Wilson T: Laura Wilson	73	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 9th (Sr1) over 1 5/16m at Shepparton, beaten 13 m by Abbie (2:47.70) in NR up to 52 on January 17 at $13. At the previous start 7th (Sr1) over 1m at Melton, beaten 10 m by Dossier (2:48.80) in NR up to 59 on January 10 at $13. Happy to give her another try in this suitable contest.

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