AU - Wagga - Race 3

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

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Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

PURE MELODY (5) scored an overdue maiden win last time out, finishing full of running and justifying the short quote. Handy draw will assist and can go right on with the job now. TIMELESS GRACE (8) did well last start but found one better over 1 ?m at Gundagai, beaten only a neck after being in contention on the corner. Drops back to the mile on the short turnaround and is drawn well again for JVO. Can go one better. ENDLESS APPLAUSE (3) caught the eye last start at Moruya, rounding up the small field to score by a head. Just needs to learn to put two good runs together - this is her chance. GHOST WALKER (1) has been in the market at his last couple of starts but hasn't been able to deliver. Boasts a strong record at this venue and has form over this journey. Willing to give another chance with a sharp drop in grade. STRAIGHT FIRE (2) hasn't threatened in her last two but looks well placed back to a track she has had success at. Keeping safe.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite, won by 0.7 len at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw March 29 over 7f on a soft track defeating To Dubai We Go with 125lbs at $1.30. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Your Chilli carrying 125lbs at $17. Looks very tough to beat again. 1st Pick 5 Pure Melody Jockey: Jess Taylor Trainer: Norm Gardner J: Jess Taylor T: Norm Gardner	115	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite, won by 0.7 len at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw March 29 over 7f on a soft track defeating To Dubai We Go with 125lbs at $1.30. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Your Chilli carrying 125lbs at $17. Looks very tough to beat again.
8	Last start 2nd in a small field at Gundagai Cl1-Sw on April 12 over 1m, slow going neck behind Anladio carrying 122lbs at $2.70. Before that 6th of 9 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on March 25 over 1m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Cabbucio with 122lbs at $5.50. Can improve again. Sure to feature. 2nd Pick 8 Timeless Grace Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire Trainer: Luke Pepper J: Jean Van Overmeire T: Luke Pepper	171	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Last start 2nd in a small field at Gundagai Cl1-Sw on April 12 over 1m, slow going neck behind Anladio carrying 122lbs at $2.70. Before that 6th of 9 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on March 25 over 1m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Cabbucio with 122lbs at $5.50. Can improve again. Sure to feature.
3	Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a head at Moruya Cl1-Sw April 4 over 1 m on a rain affected track defeating Ol' Mate Coop with 126lbs at $13. The race before that 5th of 12 at Albury Ctry Cl1 on March 19 over 7f, slow going 3.5 len behind Tessarion with 125lbs at $31. High among the chances. 3rd Pick 3 Endless Applause Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain Trainer: Anthony Warren J: Pierre Boudvillain T: Anthony Warren	140	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a head at Moruya Cl1-Sw April 4 over 1 m on a rain affected track defeating Ol' Mate Coop with 126lbs at $13. The race before that 5th of 12 at Albury Ctry Cl1 on March 19 over 7f, slow going 3.5 len behind Tessarion with 125lbs at $31. High among the chances.

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