AU2 - Albion Park - Race 1

Harness

5 Runners

10.6f

Unknown

Synthetic

5.1K

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Verdict

NONIS GOLD CLASS (3) has the hoof on the till after seconds in her past five outings at this circuit and distance. Has started a hot favourite at her last couple but manners have let her down so she'll need to get it right. If she does she can break through. BLACK VIPER (4) kicked off his campaign with three placings before taking advantage of Nonis Gold Class's error to break the maiden at this circuit and distance last week. Starts from the mark this time but could go on with it. AFRICAN GALA (5) galloped out last week but has claims off a win at this circuit and distance prior. THE RED MENACE (2) is next in line.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Solid performance 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. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Black Viper at this track over 1 5/16m in a 2yo No NR on December 4 at $1.50. Chief contender. 1st Pick 3 Nonis Gold Class Jockey: Shane Graham Trainer: Shane Graham J: Shane Graham T: Shane Graham	77	-	-	-	58%	8/11
Analysis Solid performance 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. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Black Viper at this track over 1 5/16m in a 2yo No NR on December 4 at $1.50. Chief contender.
4	Racing consistently. Last start won by 10 m (FT Fr1) at this track (2:43.90) beating Nonis Gold Class in 2yo No NR on December 4 at $5. Another win looks on the cards. 2nd Pick 4 Black Viper Jockey: Grant Dixon Trainer: Graham Dwyer J: Grant Dixon T: Graham Dwyer	75	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Racing consistently. Last start won by 10 m (FT Fr1) at this track (2:43.90) beating Nonis Gold Class in 2yo No NR on December 4 at $5. Another win looks on the cards.
5	Last start was well beaten into fourth behind Black Viper at this track over 1 5/16m in a 2yo No NR on December 4 at $4.40. Raced better the start before that where he 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. Big run expected. 3rd Pick 5 African Gala Jockey: Nathan Dawson Trainer: Shawn Grimsey J: Nathan Dawson T: Shawn Grimsey	75	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Last start was well beaten into fourth behind Black Viper at this track over 1 5/16m in a 2yo No NR on December 4 at $4.40. Raced better the start before that where he 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. Big run expected.

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