AU - Wellington - Race 8

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

5.5f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

21.5K

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Verdict

HEAVENLY KISS (7) got too far back when resuming at Wagga but did make some late inroads. Has been freshened with 50 days and steps out in new colours. Watch for sharp improvement with a change of scenery. CHICKEN LEGS (6) didn't do a bad job when third last start over 6f at Mendooran. That followed a win at Cobar the start prior. Meets some better types this time but this looks well within his grasp. MISS CAPRICORN (9) was always well out of her ground at Dubbo last start, a less impressive effort than her first-up fifth at Bathurst the run before. Likely improver who's in the mix. LIGHT INFANTRY (4) opened the prep in encouraging fashion but has been below his best in his last two. Will appreciate the rise in trip and is worth another chance on best form.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Second run back. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after three months from last on the turn 7th of 10 in a Bm66 at Albury on July 27 over 5f, on a wet track, 3 len behind Justenuffsplash carrying 123lbs at $9.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 in a Ctry Bm58 at Albury on November 7 over 5f, 2.75 len behind Foreman's Gully carrying 136lbs at $2.15. Rates highly and should improve sharply. 1st Pick 7 Heavenly Kiss Jockey: Mikayla Weir Trainer: Brett & Georgie Cavanough J: Mikayla Weir T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough	102	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Second run back. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after three months from last on the turn 7th of 10 in a Bm66 at Albury on July 27 over 5f, on a wet track, 3 len behind Justenuffsplash carrying 123lbs at $9.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 in a Ctry Bm58 at Albury on November 7 over 5f, 2.75 len behind Foreman's Gully carrying 136lbs at $2.15. Rates highly and should improve sharply.
6	Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 12 in a Mend Cup at Mendooran on September 5 over 6f, 2 len behind Glowing Rapids with 128lbs at $6. The start before that won by 0.6 len in a Trophy Hcp at Cobar on August 22 over 5f defeating Mr Pointer with 151lbs at $2. Shapes as a top chance on recent form. 2nd Pick 6 Chicken Legs Jockey: Hollie Hull Trainer: Jane Clement J: Hollie Hull T: Jane Clement	115	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 12 in a Mend Cup at Mendooran on September 5 over 6f, 2 len behind Glowing Rapids with 128lbs at $6. The start before that won by 0.6 len in a Trophy Hcp at Cobar on August 22 over 5f defeating Mr Pointer with 151lbs at $2. Shapes as a top chance on recent form.
9	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 9 in a Ctry Bm58 at Bathurst on August 17 over 5 ½f, on a wet track, 2 len behind Hanuman carrying 131lbs at $10. Second run from a spell eased back early on 7th of 12 in a Bm58 at Dubbo on September 7 over 5f, 8 len behind Puffin with 131lbs at $26. Rates highly. Likely improver who gets her chance to break through. 3rd Pick 9 Miss Capricorn Jockey: Jacob Stiff Trainer: Connie Greig J: Jacob Stiff T: Connie Greig	102	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 9 in a Ctry Bm58 at Bathurst on August 17 over 5 ½f, on a wet track, 2 len behind Hanuman carrying 131lbs at $10. Second run from a spell eased back early on 7th of 12 in a Bm58 at Dubbo on September 7 over 5f, 8 len behind Puffin with 131lbs at $26. Rates highly. Likely improver who gets her chance to break through.

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