AU2 - Menangle - Race 2

Harness

14 Runners

11.4f

Unknown

Synthetic

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Verdict

THE PRIESTESS (13) was far from disgraced when she came from the outside barrier for fifth against the good mares in the Group 1 Macarthur Mile last start. Had won three in a row prior, coming from the widest barrier to score at this circuit and distance two back. Gives away ¼f at the handicap but will relish the class drop. LOTUS LOUISE (12) hasn't raced since a fourth at Listed level last September and had strong form here prior. Has won both previous fresh attempts and has been readied with two trials. VALTINO (10) did well to overcome a break and finish second, beaten 4 metres here a week ago. Has performed well at standing starts before and should be close to his peak now. ITZFERGIETIME (14) has been ticking along well including a placing here last week. Can feature again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
13	Last start was well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind Rockinwithattitude at this track over 1m in a G1 No NR M on May 2 at $31. Performed better the start before where she posted a big 5.5 m win as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr10) held up early, at this track (2:48.70) beating Almighty Fear in NR up to 68 on April 28 at $2.80 at the bell was 6th-10.22. Should be right in the finish. 1st Pick 13 The Priestess Jockey: Will Rixon Trainer: M A Lee, P Lee J: Will Rixon T: M A Lee, P Lee	77	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Last start was well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind Rockinwithattitude at this track over 1m in a G1 No NR M on May 2 at $31. Performed better the start before where she posted a big 5.5 m win as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr10) held up early, at this track (2:48.70) beating Almighty Fear in NR up to 68 on April 28 at $2.80 at the bell was 6th-10.22. Should be right in the finish.
12	Resumes. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into fourth behind Sam Nien at Melton over 1m in a 3yo LR No NR CG on September 13 at $4. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 6 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr6) at this track (2:55.00) beating Bertinelli in 3yo No NR on April 1 2025 at $1.45. Strong winning hope. 2nd Pick 12 Lotus Louise Jockey: Kerryann Morris Trainer: Kerryann Morris J: Kerryann Morris T: Kerryann Morris	75	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Resumes. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into fourth behind Sam Nien at Melton over 1m in a 3yo LR No NR CG on September 13 at $4. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 6 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr6) at this track (2:55.00) beating Bertinelli in 3yo No NR on April 1 2025 at $1.45. Strong winning hope.
10	Two back was well beaten into eighth after being driven well back, behind The Priestess at this track over 1 7/16m in a NR up to 68 on April 28 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Your Majesty at this track over 1m in a NR up to 74 on May 5 at $6. Sure to play a big role. 3rd Pick 10 Valtino Jockey: Zara Fitzpatrick Trainer: Blake Fitzpatrick J: Zara Fitzpatrick T: Blake Fitzpatrick	73	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Two back was well beaten into eighth after being driven well back, behind The Priestess at this track over 1 7/16m in a NR up to 68 on April 28 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Your Majesty at this track over 1m in a NR up to 74 on May 5 at $6. Sure to play a big role.

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