AU - Wagga - Race 7

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 9

18.7K

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Verdict

HEART BALM (7) was rewarded for her consistency second-up when ploughing through the heavy going for a comprehensive Maiden win over 7f at this track. Winning apprentice retains the ride and can keep the momentum going. TALUK (11) returned solid closing figures with a gritty third from a wide barrier over 6f at this track. Suitably placed from an inside gate and has solid each-way prospects. A BOOK OF DAYS (1) tough gelding due for a change of luck. Shouldered the 133lbs with a tenacious on-pace fourth over 7f at Nowra on a heavy (8) surface. Will be there at the business end again with the claim. BOY FROM TENNESSEE (13) has been solid in two runs following a spell. Most recently finished 3.5 lengths away in fifth three-and-a-half weeks ago over 7f at Narrandera. Ready to peak and could add some value.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Corowa Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Tough As Stone carrying 126lbs at $10. Second-up favourite, won by 2 len at this track Super Mdn June 21 over 7f in heavy going defeating Gold Decree with 119lbs at $3.30. Claim helps again and can make it two on the trot. 1st Pick 7 Heart Balm Jockey: Jordan Quince Trainer: J W Scobie J: Jordan Quince T: J W Scobie	104	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Corowa Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Tough As Stone carrying 126lbs at $10. Second-up favourite, won by 2 len at this track Super Mdn June 21 over 7f in heavy going defeating Gold Decree with 119lbs at $3.30. Claim helps again and can make it two on the trot.
5	Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 12 at Canberra Acton Cl2-Sw on June 12 over 6f, 6 len behind Neeson with 130lbs at $31. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at Canberra Acton Cl1 May 22 over 6f defeating Wolf Island carrying 125lbs at $7.50. In a suitable race and is sure to run well. 2nd Pick 5 Platinum Ridge Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Luke Pepper J: Non Runner T: Luke Pepper	129	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 12 at Canberra Acton Cl2-Sw on June 12 over 6f, 6 len behind Neeson with 130lbs at $31. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at Canberra Acton Cl1 May 22 over 6f defeating Wolf Island carrying 125lbs at $7.50. In a suitable race and is sure to run well.
11	Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 14 at this track Ctry Bm58 on June 21 over 6f, in the wet, 1.0 len behind Brutal Force carrying 123lbs at $6. Before that 4th of 13 at Dubbo F&M Bm58 on June 5 over 6 ½f, on heavy track, 1.1 len behind Kelilah with 129lbs at $13. Finally drawn a decent gate and has solid winning prospects. 3rd Pick 11 Taluk Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain Trainer: Michael Travers J: Pierre Boudvillain T: Michael Travers	123	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 14 at this track Ctry Bm58 on June 21 over 6f, in the wet, 1.0 len behind Brutal Force carrying 123lbs at $6. Before that 4th of 13 at Dubbo F&M Bm58 on June 5 over 6 ½f, on heavy track, 1.1 len behind Kelilah with 129lbs at $13. Finally drawn a decent gate and has solid winning prospects.

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