AU - Wellington - Race 7

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

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Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

NAVAL OFFICER (5) finished seventh but weighed in light and was disqualified last start over 6 ½f at Dubbo. Has raced once over the mile for a win and is yet to miss the frame in three appearances at Wellington. In the right race to return to form. SPORTS PAGE (1) backs up seven days after making good late inroads to finish third over 7f at Warren. Yet to prove herself at this trip but that run last Sunday suggests she is ready for another tilt. KILTIKI (9) shared the lead into the straight and gave everything but missed narrowly in a thrilling finish over 7f at Coonabarabran last time out. That was his first run in four months so there is plenty of improvement to come. Won his maiden here and is a big chance to get the job done again. WAY TO DIVINE (3) bolted in at Forbes recently. Up in grade but she is very effective at the mile and has placed three from three here. Last start Dubbo winner ALWAYS FIORENTE (2) finds a tougher assignment today but is one for the exotics.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Most recently was disqualified from his Dubbo race Ctry Bm58 November 1 over 6 ½f. The start before that 9th of 13 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on October 3 over 6 ½f, 8 len behind Star Intrigue carrying 129lbs at $8.50. Well placed out to the mile and loves Wellington so can turn things around. 1st Pick 5 Naval Officer Jockey: Dylan Stanley Trainer: Jim Mcmillan J: Dylan Stanley T: Jim Mcmillan	136	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Most recently was disqualified from his Dubbo race Ctry Bm58 November 1 over 6 ½f. The start before that 9th of 13 at Dubbo Ctry Bm58 on October 3 over 6 ½f, 8 len behind Star Intrigue carrying 129lbs at $8.50. Well placed out to the mile and loves Wellington so can turn things around.
1	Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Warren Ctry Bm58 on November 9 over 7f, 3 len behind Regal Problem carrying 132lbs at $3.80. The start before that 4th of 12 at Coonabarabran Baradine on October 26 over 7f, 2.5 len behind Night Fighter carrying 129lbs at $15. Racing well without winning but can make her mark here. 2nd Pick 1 Sports Page Jockey: Izzy Neale Trainer: Natalie Pearce J: Izzy Neale T: Natalie Pearce	91	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Warren Ctry Bm58 on November 9 over 7f, 3 len behind Regal Problem carrying 132lbs at $3.80. The start before that 4th of 12 at Coonabarabran Baradine on October 26 over 7f, 2.5 len behind Night Fighter carrying 129lbs at $15. Racing well without winning but can make her mark here.
9	Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Coonabarabran Cl1 on October 26 over 7f, head behind Sunday with 128lbs at $21. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Dubbo Mdn on May 4 over 7f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Colonel Light carrying 121lbs at $18. Sure to be right there at the business end. 3rd Pick 9 Kiltiki Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Merv Rumble J: Non Runner T: Merv Rumble	81	-	-	-	5%	Scratched
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Coonabarabran Cl1 on October 26 over 7f, head behind Sunday with 128lbs at $21. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Dubbo Mdn on May 4 over 7f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Colonel Light carrying 121lbs at $18. Sure to be right there at the business end.

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