AU1 - Menangle - Race 8

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Verdict

SAN SEBASTIAN (6) came from wider and chased some handy three-year-olds when fourth here last start. Was going well prior with two wins and a second from his previous three starts away from the city. This is winnable. TITIAN RAIDER (9) has been racing consistently with a string of decent efforts in higher-graded races. Draws wide but is suited at this level if things go his way. MCWIZARD (2) last raced 11 weeks ago but has won when fresh before and draws well so looking for a good return. MOOPS (3) switches from Queensland to the Ian Wilson yard. Came from this barrier to place three back at Albion Park and goes well at this distance with a win and two placings from three attempts so keep safe.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr8) over 1m at this track was 8th-14.53 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Nocturnal (1:51.90) in 3yo on June 27 at $10. Two runs back won by 3.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Penrith (2:03.40) beating Duty Of Care in on June 18 at $2.15 at the bell was leading 3.2. Should be right in the finish. 1st Pick 6 San Sebastian Jockey: Rickie Alchin Trainer: Rickie Alchin J: Rickie Alchin T: Rickie Alchin	77	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr8) over 1m at this track was 8th-14.53 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Nocturnal (1:51.90) in 3yo on June 27 at $10. Two runs back won by 3.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Penrith (2:03.40) beating Duty Of Care in on June 18 at $2.15 at the bell was leading 3.2. Should be right in the finish.
9	Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.43 beaten 4.5 m by The Metal Flyer (1:52.20) on June 27 at $3.50. The run previous 5th (Fr7) over 1m at this track was 4th-7.04 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Party Central (1:51.90) on June 23 at $26. Anticipating a much better performance this time. 2nd Pick 9 Titian Raider Jockey: Sofia Arvidsson Trainer: Harry Martin J: Sofia Arvidsson T: Harry Martin	75	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.43 beaten 4.5 m by The Metal Flyer (1:52.20) on June 27 at $3.50. The run previous 5th (Fr7) over 1m at this track was 4th-7.04 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Party Central (1:51.90) on June 23 at $26. Anticipating a much better performance this time.
2	Resumes. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into tenth behind Myth You Already at this track over 1m on April 21 at $3.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 m after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Shepparton (2:04.40) beating Telern Lofty in on February 25 2025 at $3.40. Big run expected. 3rd Pick 2 Mcwizard Jockey: Chris Geary Trainer: Leon Jurd J: Chris Geary T: Leon Jurd	74	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Resumes. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into tenth behind Myth You Already at this track over 1m on April 21 at $3.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 m after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Shepparton (2:04.40) beating Telern Lofty in on February 25 2025 at $3.40. Big run expected.

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