AU2 - Melton - Race 3

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9 Runners

8.5f

Unknown

Synthetic

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Verdict

TOPZAVSKI (3) put the writing on the wall with a strong showing in a higher-graded race at Albury last start, racing up to three wide before sticking on for second. Should get his chance from a good draw. ATOMIC GLORY (5) draws wider but has been producing some good efforts in stronger company, clocking in second two back at Ballarat before a midfield finish last week at Kilmore. This looks a suitable assignment. STELLAR QUEEN (4) had been racing consistently before the last outing including a 2m third at Ballarat two back. Worth another chance. The ace draw could see VERY TEMPTING (1) competitive in this line-up.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Alcatraz Girl at Bendigo over 1 m in a NR up to 42 on April 22 at $81. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Aliza Hill at Albury over 1 ¹/16m in a NR up to 45 on May 1 at $7. Has the right credentials to take this out. 1st Pick 3 Topzavski Jockey: Steven Matson Trainer: Maryanne Laffan J: Steven Matson T: Maryanne Laffan	77	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Alcatraz Girl at Bendigo over 1 m in a NR up to 42 on April 22 at $81. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Aliza Hill at Albury over 1 ¹/16m in a NR up to 45 on May 1 at $7. Has the right credentials to take this out.
5	Not far away at the last couple starts, Finished 4.5 m fifth behind Treacheroustimes at Kilmore over 1 m NR up to 45 last start. Before that was beaten 1.75 metres second at Ballarat over 1 ¹/16m same class on April 30. Rates highly so expect a bold run. 2nd Pick 5 Atomic Glory Jockey: S J P O'sullivan Trainer: Jim O'sullivan J: S J P O'sullivan T: Jim O'sullivan	76	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Not far away at the last couple starts, Finished 4.5 m fifth behind Treacheroustimes at Kilmore over 1 m NR up to 45 last start. Before that was beaten 1.75 metres second at Ballarat over 1 ¹/16m same class on April 30. Rates highly so expect a bold run.
4	Last start was well beaten into sixth after showing early speed, behind Iamawingate at Bendigo over 1 m in a NR up to 39 on May 6 at $6.50. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1 ¹/16m after showing early speed at Ballarat, at the bell was 2nd-4.69 beaten 2 m by Blissfull Lilly (2:07.70) in NR up to 40 M on April 30 at $31. Well placed, should prove hard to beat. 3rd Pick 4 Stellar Queen Jockey: Lauren White Trainer: Wayne White J: Lauren White T: Wayne White	75	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Last start was well beaten into sixth after showing early speed, behind Iamawingate at Bendigo over 1 m in a NR up to 39 on May 6 at $6.50. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1 ¹/16m after showing early speed at Ballarat, at the bell was 2nd-4.69 beaten 2 m by Blissfull Lilly (2:07.70) in NR up to 40 M on April 30 at $31. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.

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