AU - Wagga - Race 2

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

9.9f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 10

21.5K

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Verdict

IT IS TO BE (5) caught the eye two back at Bathurst when finishing with a head of steam. Is on a quick turnaround after a solid second over this trip at Bathurst. Ticking along nicely. MR TADASHI (1) failed to live up to expectations here last time when only managing fourth after being sent out fav, marking his first miss over this track and trip from four attempts. Had saluted with a hat-trick of wins here prior. Easy to forgive. WINNING POINT (2) finished third last start over the mile at Nowra when she did her best work late. Building the right way and could relish the rise in trip fourth-up. Genuine hope. VALENTINE JOHN (3) can also play a role if he holds his form.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	At the latest run 2nd of 8 in a Bm58 at Bathurst on August 17 over 1 ¼m, on a wet track, 4.5 len behind Green Pineapple carrying 132lbs at $6.50. The start before that 5th of 9 in a Bm66 at Bathurst on July 28 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Godwits carrying 125lbs at $11. Should run well. 1st Pick 5 It Is To Be Jockey: Dale Cole Trainer: Pat Murphy J: Dale Cole T: Pat Murphy	121	-	-	-	29%
Analysis At the latest run 2nd of 8 in a Bm58 at Bathurst on August 17 over 1 ¼m, on a wet track, 4.5 len behind Green Pineapple carrying 132lbs at $6.50. The start before that 5th of 9 in a Bm66 at Bathurst on July 28 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Godwits carrying 125lbs at $11. Should run well.
4	At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 7th of 11 in a Ctry Bm66 at Goulburn on August 23 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Midnight Affair with 125lbs at $18. The race before that 6th of 9 in a Bm70 at Canberra Acton on August 7 over 1 ¹/16m, 4 len behind Bombelleistic with 121lbs at $21. Nicely placed and expected to go well. 2nd Pick 4 Devine Outcast Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Pat Murphy J: Non Runner T: Pat Murphy	132	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 7th of 11 in a Ctry Bm66 at Goulburn on August 23 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Midnight Affair with 125lbs at $18. The race before that 6th of 9 in a Bm70 at Canberra Acton on August 7 over 1 ¹/16m, 4 len behind Bombelleistic with 121lbs at $21. Nicely placed and expected to go well.
1	Recent form sound. Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 in a Prel-Bm74 at this track on July 20 over 1 ¼m, on a wet track, 5 len behind County Kilkenny carrying 125lbs at $2.60. The start before that favourite, won by 2.75 len at this track on July 6 over 1 ¼m in the wet defeating Anulfa carrying 127lbs at $2.45. Finished fourth last start over 1 ¼m at this track when he had to contend with an awkward barrier. 3rd Pick 1 Mr Tadashi Jockey: Jeff Penza Trainer: Doug Gorrel J: Jeff Penza T: Doug Gorrel	148	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Recent form sound. Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 in a Prel-Bm74 at this track on July 20 over 1 ¼m, on a wet track, 5 len behind County Kilkenny carrying 125lbs at $2.60. The start before that favourite, won by 2.75 len at this track on July 6 over 1 ¼m in the wet defeating Anulfa carrying 127lbs at $2.45. Finished fourth last start over 1 ¼m at this track when he had to contend with an awkward barrier.

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