AU2 - Albion Park - Race 5

Harness

10 Runners

10.6f

Unknown

Synthetic

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Verdict

SQUAMISH (3) appreciated the return to a mobile start when he led at his most recent outing and saluted in a nice return to form at this venue, getting home by 4 metres. Draws lower so could strike again. LEAF STRIDE (10) made a decent start in Queensland when he finished second to Squamish a fortnight ago. Draws out a little on the second line so may need luck at some point but he is good enough to win a race of this calibre. WHIRLWIND WILBUR (8) comes right into contention after scoring last start by 1.2 metres at Marburg, his second success from his last four outings. LAYDOWNLUNA (4) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win at Marburg.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Last start won by 4 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (1:57.90) beating Leaf Stride in on October 13 at $1.95 at the bell was leading 0.42. Hard to beat in this sort of form. 1st Pick 3 Squamish Jockey: Grant Dixon Trainer: Grant Dixon J: Grant Dixon T: Grant Dixon	77	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis Last start won by 4 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (1:57.90) beating Leaf Stride in on October 13 at $1.95 at the bell was leading 0.42. Hard to beat in this sort of form.
10	Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Gandhi Mail at Menangle over 1 7/16m in a G3 on September 26 at $51. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Squamish at this track over 1 m on October 13 at $2.70. Nicely placed to take this out. 2nd Pick 10 Leaf Stride Jockey: Nathan Dawson Trainer: Shawn Grimsey J: Nathan Dawson T: Shawn Grimsey	75	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Gandhi Mail at Menangle over 1 7/16m in a G3 on September 26 at $51. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Squamish at this track over 1 m on October 13 at $2.70. Nicely placed to take this out.
8	In good form recently. Last start won by 1.2 m () at Marburg (3:18.90) beating Instant Delight in on October 18 at $5.50 at the bell was leading 5.77. Expected to measure up again. 3rd Pick 8 Whirlwind Wilbur Jockey: Matt Elkins Trainer: Tayla Gillespie J: Matt Elkins T: Tayla Gillespie	72	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis In good form recently. Last start won by 1.2 m () at Marburg (3:18.90) beating Instant Delight in on October 18 at $5.50 at the bell was leading 5.77. Expected to measure up again.

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