AU2 - Riverina Paceway - Race 7

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10 Runners

8.6f

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Verdict

HITCH TO HIS STAR (9) raced wide in the latter stages but was too good at his latest appearance, recording a gutsy win by 1.3 metres at Melton. Draws for a trail and he has won four of six previous visits to this venue. Has the ability to collect the prize again. BUSINESS IN HEAVEN (8) had been working towards a win and it arrived in style last week, coming from the back row and getting home by 10.5 metres at this circuit and distance. Must overcome a very wide draw but could go on with it now. IDEAL TIMING (6) is close to a win after two successive seconds at Menangle, the latest from this barrier. Chance to break through. IMA BOXA (7) worked from a tough draw in the West Wyalong Cup last start and was solid when placed at Melton prior. His fitness is building and he has won two of his three previous attempts at this circuit and distance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Last start won by 1.3 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Melton (2:42.30) beating Vivid Dream in on October 17 at $1.95 at the bell was 4th-5.38. Has another win in his sights. 1st Pick 9 Hitch To His Star Jockey: Tasmyn Potter Trainer: Craig Turnbull J: Tasmyn Potter T: Craig Turnbull	77	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Last start won by 1.3 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Melton (2:42.30) beating Vivid Dream in on October 17 at $1.95 at the bell was 4th-5.38. Has another win in his sights.
8	In good form recently. Last start posted a big 10 m win as favourite (Sr2) at this track (2:01.60) beating Ebony Karalta in on October 23 at $1.70. Sure to prove tough to beat again. 2nd Pick 8 Business In Heaven Jockey: Jackson Painting Trainer: Colin Thomas J: Jackson Painting T: Colin Thomas	76	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis In good form recently. Last start posted a big 10 m win as favourite (Sr2) at this track (2:01.60) beating Ebony Karalta in on October 23 at $1.70. Sure to prove tough to beat again.
6	Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Saint Crusader at Menangle over 1m in a 4yo+ on September 26 at $11. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second after being driven well back, behind Wicked Wizard at Menangle over 1m on October 3 at $5. Chief contender. 3rd Pick 6 Ideal Timing Jockey: Harrison Ross Trainer: Mat Rue J: Harrison Ross T: Mat Rue	75	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Saint Crusader at Menangle over 1m in a 4yo+ on September 26 at $11. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second after being driven well back, behind Wicked Wizard at Menangle over 1m on October 3 at $5. Chief contender.

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