AU2 - Mildura - Race 1

Harness

7 Runners

10.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

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Verdict

SHES POPPY (3) led from a couple of spots wider here last start and kept going, getting home by 4.7 metres. Has the speed to take advantage of the low draw so could strike again. YARRAMAN JOLT (7) will find this easier than the last attempt at Melton. Won two of his previous three outings, one of them here. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. KEAYANG SHADOWBOX (6) owns a decent record at this circuit and distance. Proven fresh and should be ready to run a big race first-up from a layoff following three trials. CHEERS POVERTY (5) has claims off a win from a similar barrier here last month.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Last start won by 4.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:13.10) beating Vinny Rock in on September 4 at $1.75 at the bell was leading 1.2. Big chance to go back-to-back. 1st Pick 3 Shes Poppy Jockey: Wayne Hill Trainer: S M O'connor J: Wayne Hill T: S M O'connor	77	-	-	-	48%	11/10
Analysis Last start won by 4.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:13.10) beating Vinny Rock in on September 4 at $1.75 at the bell was leading 1.2. Big chance to go back-to-back.
7	Failed to impress last start, surrendered the lead and finished 9th (Fr4) over 1 ¹/16m after showing early pace at Melton beaten 70 m by Bandit Eyes (2:01.00) on August 29 at $19. Showed ability the run before when he tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily, posted a big 4 m win after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Riverina Paceway (2:05.10) beating Ready To Dream in on August 21 at $4 at the bell was 3rd-4. Capable of taking this out. 2nd Pick 7 Yarraman Jolt Jockey: Jack Laugher Trainer: John Tormey J: Jack Laugher T: John Tormey	75	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Failed to impress last start, surrendered the lead and finished 9th (Fr4) over 1 ¹/16m after showing early pace at Melton beaten 70 m by Bandit Eyes (2:01.00) on August 29 at $19. Showed ability the run before when he tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily, posted a big 4 m win after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Riverina Paceway (2:05.10) beating Ready To Dream in on August 21 at $4 at the bell was 3rd-4. Capable of taking this out.
6	Resuming after a spell of nine months. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eighth behind Good Boots Bindi at this track over 1 5/16m on December 26 at $13. Previous preparation first-up won by 15 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (2:46.90) beating Pottsy The Guru in on June 27 2025 at $1.85. Right in contention. 3rd Pick 6 Keayang Shadowbox Jockey: Luke Sutherland Trainer: S R Garraway J: Luke Sutherland T: S R Garraway	75	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Resuming after a spell of nine months. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eighth behind Good Boots Bindi at this track over 1 5/16m on December 26 at $13. Previous preparation first-up won by 15 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (2:46.90) beating Pottsy The Guru in on June 27 2025 at $1.85. Right in contention.

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