AU - Wagga - Race 2

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

DIVINE SPARK (4) has powered home to just miss in both runs back and now finally draws a gate. Third-up and nearing her peak, with Richards sticking, she gets her chance to break through. EXTRA HANDS (9) is edging closer to a win and doesn't need to improve much to shed the maiden tag. Steps back out in trip and keeps the red-hot Boudvillain aboard. Major threat. MCTOMINAY (1) has been honest in all three runs this prep and should be cherry-ripe now. Heywood sticks from a favourable draw and he'll take plenty of running down. AQUILINO (7) was too bad to be true last start in town, but his prior form measures up strongly. With a smart steer from the wide alley, he can feature in the finish.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield, 2nd of 10 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on December 9 over 6 ½f, 0.5 len behind Grinzinger Nyx with 128lbs at $10. Second-up 2nd of 13 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 24 over 7f, head behind Riverbend Unicorn with 126lbs at $6.60. Racing well. Big chance. 1st Pick 4 Divine Spark Jockey: Josh Richards Trainer: Maddison Collins J: Josh Richards T: Maddison Collins	137	-	-	-	40%	6/4
Analysis Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield, 2nd of 10 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on December 9 over 6 ½f, 0.5 len behind Grinzinger Nyx with 128lbs at $10. Second-up 2nd of 13 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 24 over 7f, head behind Riverbend Unicorn with 126lbs at $6.60. Racing well. Big chance.
9	Racing well recently. Last start in a small field at Goulburn Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Feedback carrying 126lbs at $4.80. The race before that got back early 3rd in a small field at Albury Ctry Mdn on October 25 over 7 ½f, 1.75 len behind Strategic Defense carrying 123lbs at $5.50. Can improve on the latest effort and is well-placed to take this out. 2nd Pick 9 Extra Hands Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain Trainer: Nadine Cameron J: Pierre Boudvillain T: Nadine Cameron	169	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start in a small field at Goulburn Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Feedback carrying 126lbs at $4.80. The race before that got back early 3rd in a small field at Albury Ctry Mdn on October 25 over 7 ½f, 1.75 len behind Strategic Defense carrying 123lbs at $5.50. Can improve on the latest effort and is well-placed to take this out.
1	Dual acceptor. Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 13 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 24 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Riverbend Unicorn with 130lbs at $4.90. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Canberra Mdn on December 12 over 7f, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Call Me Son with 130lbs at $4.40. Can atone. 3rd Pick 1 Mctominay Jockey: Nick Heywood Trainer: Luke Pepper J: Nick Heywood T: Luke Pepper	154	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Dual acceptor. Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 13 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 24 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Riverbend Unicorn with 130lbs at $4.90. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Canberra Mdn on December 12 over 7f, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Call Me Son with 130lbs at $4.40. Can atone.

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