AU1 - Ararat - Race 2

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9 Runners

8.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

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Verdict

HERNIE (6) was just 1.1 metres from the winner in second at Stawell last time after placing here two back, his third top-three finish in as many attempts at this venue and distance. Big chance to break through. SENNA STORM (3) missed by a head two back then raced parked but stuck on for fourth last start at Geelong. Expected to perform well from a low draw. TOP GUN TED (2) draws well and is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance at Stawell. IM WESLEY (8) draws for a trail and is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 2.3 metres at Geelong.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Solid performance when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind The Sportz Star at this track over 1 ¹/16m in a NR 53 to 59 on April 6 at $7. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.1 m finishing second behind Sassyola at Stawell over 1 5/16m in a NR 50 to 55 on April 18 at $5. In fine form. Winning claims. 1st Pick 6 Hernie Jockey: Jackie Barker Trainer: Barry Beasley J: Jackie Barker T: Barry Beasley	77	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Solid performance when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind The Sportz Star at this track over 1 ¹/16m in a NR 53 to 59 on April 6 at $7. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.1 m finishing second behind Sassyola at Stawell over 1 5/16m in a NR 50 to 55 on April 18 at $5. In fine form. Winning claims.
3	Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1m after showing early speed at Geelong was 3rd-4.85 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Best Ever Bling (1:56.10) in NR 47 to 52 on May 2 at $10. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1 5/16m after showing early speed at Stawell was leading by 2.6m on the pegs at the bell, beaten a head by Torque Power (2:42.10) in NR 50 to 55 on April 18 at $3.90. Big chance. 2nd Pick 3 Senna Storm Jockey: Brent Murphy Trainer: Gary Murnane J: Brent Murphy T: Gary Murnane	76	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1m after showing early speed at Geelong was 3rd-4.85 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Best Ever Bling (1:56.10) in NR 47 to 52 on May 2 at $10. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1 5/16m after showing early speed at Stawell was leading by 2.6m on the pegs at the bell, beaten a head by Torque Power (2:42.10) in NR 50 to 55 on April 18 at $3.90. Big chance.
2	Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1 5/16m at Stawell, at the bell was 5th-7.6m on the pegs beaten 8 m by Sassyola (2:42.40) in NR 50 to 55 on April 18 at $9. Before that, was well back in the run when 9th (Fr5) over 1m after showing early speed and racing wide at Ballarat was 8th-15.38 at the bell, beaten 19 m by My Way (2:43.10) in NR 50 to 56 on April 3 at $41. Contender. 3rd Pick 2 Top Gun Ted Jockey: Luke Dunne Trainer: Gary Murnane J: Luke Dunne T: Gary Murnane	75	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1 5/16m at Stawell, at the bell was 5th-7.6m on the pegs beaten 8 m by Sassyola (2:42.40) in NR 50 to 55 on April 18 at $9. Before that, was well back in the run when 9th (Fr5) over 1m after showing early speed and racing wide at Ballarat was 8th-15.38 at the bell, beaten 19 m by My Way (2:43.10) in NR 50 to 56 on April 3 at $41. Contender.

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