AU2 - Menangle - Race 3

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10 Runners

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Verdict

ALPHA STRIDE (8) came from this barrier and raced three wide without cover but stuck on well for fourth last time out. Recorded a win at this circuit and distance prior so is going well. With some luck from the wide draw he could return to the winners' list. SAN JUAN MOUNTAIN (10) broke when tackling some handy rivals in the 4YO Foundation Final last start. Cops the outside barrier but finds a more suitable assignment. CHIEF RUNNINGCLOUD (9) is another that draws deep but the form is hard to knock, making it back-to-back wins at this venue by overcoming a ?f handicap last week. ITZFERGIETIME (6) should be at her peak at the fourth run back from a spell and is going well, kicking off the campaign with back-to-back placings at this circuit and distance before a fourth over further last time.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Beaten favourite last start when fourth at this track on April 7. Won the start prior at this track on March 31. Strong winning prospects. 1st Pick 8 Alpha Stride Jockey: Blake Fitzpatrick Trainer: Blake Fitzpatrick J: Blake Fitzpatrick T: Blake Fitzpatrick	77	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis Beaten favourite last start when fourth at this track on April 7. Won the start prior at this track on March 31. Strong winning prospects.
10	Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr3) over 1m after showing early speed at this track beaten 60 m by I Am Hellbound (1:55.30) in 4yo No NR on April 11 at $10. The run prior 7th (?f Fr2) over 1 7/16m at this track, beaten 20 m by Valley Star (2:53.30) in No NR on March 10 at $3.60. Nicely placed to return to form. 2nd Pick 10 San Juan Mountain Jockey: John Ogden Trainer: John Ogden J: John Ogden T: John Ogden	75	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr3) over 1m after showing early speed at this track beaten 60 m by I Am Hellbound (1:55.30) in 4yo No NR on April 11 at $10. The run prior 7th (?f Fr2) over 1 7/16m at this track, beaten 20 m by Valley Star (2:53.30) in No NR on March 10 at $3.60. Nicely placed to return to form.
9	11-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track. Last start won by 1.75 m (?f Fr3) at this track (2:51.40) beating Elle Perfecto in No NR on April 14 at $10 at the bell was leading 2.28. Racing in great heart and another win is on the cards. 3rd Pick 9 Chief Runningcloud Jockey: Jorja Daskalovski Trainer: David Waite J: Jorja Daskalovski T: David Waite	74	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis 11-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track. Last start won by 1.75 m (?f Fr3) at this track (2:51.40) beating Elle Perfecto in No NR on April 14 at $10 at the bell was leading 2.28. Racing in great heart and another win is on the cards.

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