AU2 - Riverina Paceway - Race 5

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10 Runners

8.6f

Unknown

Synthetic

7.9K

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Verdict

ALERT BAY (9) resumes from a spell of three-and-a-half months after winning his only appearance of last campaign, scoring by 2.6m at this circuit and distance. Lightly-raced with upside and readied with a city trial. Drawn to enjoy an economical run and if things go his way he could make a winning return. SPARTAN SHIELD (8) has been racing well at Albury with a win and two placings from the last three attempts. Draws deep but is capable of playing a major role with even luck. AUSSIE TIGER (6) is a three-year-old gelding by Tiger Tara on debut. Has a few trial wins under the belt so looks to have some talent. BETS ON HEAVEN (2) made progress to place from a wider barrier here last time. Draws well and could improved further third-up.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Resuming after three-and-a-half months off the scene. Scored at his only run last campaign recording by 2.5 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at this track (2:07.20) beating Maxx in 2yo MAIDEN on October 14 at $2.15 at the bell was 7th-12.1m 2WWC. Big run expected. 1st Pick 9 Alert Bay Jockey: James Rattray Trainer: James Rattray J: James Rattray T: James Rattray	77	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Resuming after three-and-a-half months off the scene. Scored at his only run last campaign recording by 2.5 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at this track (2:07.20) beating Maxx in 2yo MAIDEN on October 14 at $2.15 at the bell was 7th-12.1m 2WWC. Big run expected.
8	Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1 ¹/16m after showing early speed at Albury was 2nd-5.4 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Strawberry Flame (2:12.40) in 2yo No NR on December 31 at $5. Two runs back posted a big 9 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr6) at Albury (2:10.90) beating Belle Alchera in 2yo MAIDEN on December 16 at $1.45 at the bell was leading 2.4. Looks the testing material. 2nd Pick 8 Spartan Shield Jockey: Nathan Jack Trainer: Russell Jack J: Nathan Jack T: Russell Jack	76	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1 ¹/16m after showing early speed at Albury was 2nd-5.4 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Strawberry Flame (2:12.40) in 2yo No NR on December 31 at $5. Two runs back posted a big 9 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr6) at Albury (2:10.90) beating Belle Alchera in 2yo MAIDEN on December 16 at $1.45 at the bell was leading 2.4. Looks the testing material.
6	Three-year-old gelding by Tiger Tara out of American Zo Zo on debut. Won a trial on December 28 at Coolamon over 1 ¹/16m. Early signs are positive - looks the one to beat. 3rd Pick 6 Aussie Tiger Jockey: Bruce Harpley Trainer: S J Hedlund J: Bruce Harpley T: S J Hedlund	75	-	-	-	19%	Scratched
Analysis Three-year-old gelding by Tiger Tara out of American Zo Zo on debut. Won a trial on December 28 at Coolamon over 1 ¹/16m. Early signs are positive - looks the one to beat.

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