AU2 - Albion Park - Race 1

Harness

5 Runners

10.6f

Unknown

Synthetic

5.0K

VIEW

Verdict

NONIS GOLD CLASS (4) galloped in the run but settled down and extended her run of top-three finishes last time out, beaten 1.4 metres into second over 1 5/16m at this track. Can feature if she brings her Mitch Manners. AFRICAN GALA (5) produced a good effort at his latest appearance to get home by a narrow margin over 1 5/16m here on November 27. That latest effort is good enough to win a race of this calibre. BLACK VIPER (1) is a consistent performer with three top-three finishes on the trot. Only needs things to fall his way and the good recent form can convert to a well-deserved win. THE RED MENACE (2) has been about the mark of late and must be respected, the latest offering a sound fourth at this circuit over 1 5/16m. Top-three conveyance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Fair run when beaten by 5 m finishing second behind Desiring Diamonds at this track over 1 5/16m in a 2yo No NR on November 21 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind African Gala at this track over 1 5/16m in a 2yo No NR on November 27 at $1.60. Will give a good account. 1st Pick 4 Nonis Gold Class Jockey: Shane Graham Trainer: Shane Graham J: Shane Graham T: Shane Graham	77	-	-	-	53%	10/11
Analysis Fair run when beaten by 5 m finishing second behind Desiring Diamonds at this track over 1 5/16m in a 2yo No NR on November 21 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind African Gala at this track over 1 5/16m in a 2yo No NR on November 27 at $1.60. Will give a good account.
5	In good form recently. Last start won by 1.4 m (FT Fr4) at this track (2:47.80) beating Nonis Gold Class in 2yo No NR on November 27 at $5. Looks hard to beat again. 2nd Pick 5 African Gala Jockey: Nathan Dawson Trainer: Shawn Grimsey J: Nathan Dawson T: Shawn Grimsey	75	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis In good form recently. Last start won by 1.4 m (FT Fr4) at this track (2:47.80) beating Nonis Gold Class in 2yo No NR on November 27 at $5. Looks hard to beat again.
1	Fair performance when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Desiring Diamonds at this track over 1 5/16m in a 2yo No NR on November 6 at $7. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third behind African Gala at this track over 1 5/16m in a 2yo No NR on November 27 at $4.40. Expected to go well again. 3rd Pick 1 Black Viper Jockey: Layne Dwyer Trainer: Graham Dwyer J: Layne Dwyer T: Graham Dwyer	74	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Fair performance when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Desiring Diamonds at this track over 1 5/16m in a 2yo No NR on November 6 at $7. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third behind African Gala at this track over 1 5/16m in a 2yo No NR on November 27 at $4.40. Expected to go well again.

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