AU2 - Riverina Paceway - Race 1

Harness

10 Runners

8.6f

Unknown

Synthetic

6.5K

VIEW

Verdict

THE BANKER (1) showed good improvement at his latest appearance when he came from the widest barrier to be beaten less than 5m into fourth at this circuit. That hinted that he is getting back to form and he looks much better served by the ace draw. Leading hope. ROCK THE NATION (8) will have to overcome the widest barrier but the form reads well, clocking in midfield at Menangle last start to follow a string of placings at this venue. Could break through. UNCHAINMYART (6) eases back in grade on the last attempt and there was merit in the prior effort when fourth after racing three wide. Can measure up with her A-game and even luck. IM HARVEY SPECTER (3) hasn't been too far from the placegetters of late and draws to advantage.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr8) over 1m at this track beaten 5 m by Fe Fe On Fire (2:46.10) in NR up to 47 on December 12 at $81. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr8) over 1 ¹/16m at this track beaten 14 m by Kristysgirl (2:04.20) in NR up to 48 on November 28 at $151. Big run expected. 1st Pick 1 The Banker Jockey: Mikayla Towers Trainer: M B Towers J: Mikayla Towers T: M B Towers	77	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr8) over 1m at this track beaten 5 m by Fe Fe On Fire (2:46.10) in NR up to 47 on December 12 at $81. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr8) over 1 ¹/16m at this track beaten 14 m by Kristysgirl (2:04.20) in NR up to 48 on November 28 at $151. Big run expected.
8	Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1m after showing early speed at Menangle, beaten 6 m by Illawong Danny (1:53.50) in 4yo+ NR up to 54 on December 13 at $26. At the start before good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 1 ¹/16m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-0.9 beaten 4 m by Im Alrite (2:02.70) in 4yo+ NR up to 54 on December 5 at $4.20. Hard to leave out. 2nd Pick 8 Rock The Nation Jockey: George Lee Trainer: David Micallef J: George Lee T: David Micallef	74	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1m after showing early speed at Menangle, beaten 6 m by Illawong Danny (1:53.50) in 4yo+ NR up to 54 on December 13 at $26. At the start before good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 1 ¹/16m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-0.9 beaten 4 m by Im Alrite (2:02.70) in 4yo+ NR up to 54 on December 5 at $4.20. Hard to leave out.
6	Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 1 ¹/16m after racing wide at this track, beaten 7 m by Needbee (2:05.20) in NR up to 52 on December 12 at $7.50. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 1 ¹/16m after being wide early at this track was 2nd-4.6 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Oh Sweet Creature (2:03.50) in NR up to 48 on December 5 at $1.50. Capable of testing this line-up. 3rd Pick 6 Unchainmyart Jockey: Bruce Harpley Trainer: B A Harpley J: Bruce Harpley T: B A Harpley	75	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 1 ¹/16m after racing wide at this track, beaten 7 m by Needbee (2:05.20) in NR up to 52 on December 12 at $7.50. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 1 ¹/16m after being wide early at this track was 2nd-4.6 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Oh Sweet Creature (2:03.50) in NR up to 48 on December 5 at $1.50. Capable of testing this line-up.

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