AU - Wellington - Race 8

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

5.5f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

ERION (8) showed good tactical speed last time at Bathurst and kept finding when challenged to score by a head. Full of confidence now and is well placed to make it two on the trot. TURBULENT (3) was a barnstorming winner fresh when coming from a long way off them. Less effective last time when favourite but can bounce back sharply third-up. Expect him to sit off the early speed and be looking to round them up. SORRENTO PALACE (2) was hardly inspiring fresh when tackling tougher opposition in CL3 company. Strips fitter and will find this a fair bit easier, so not dismissing. CHAMPERS GIRL (5) is better than her second-up effort suggests. Watch for sharp improvement.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Recent form sound. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a head at Bathurst Ctry Mdn-Sw May 12 over 5 ½f defeating Voynichese with 130lbs at $17. The race before that 4th of 9 at Narromine Cge Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 5 ½f, 2 len behind Territory Style with 130lbs at $7.50. Great chance to make it two on the trot. 1st Pick 8 Erion Jockey: Kody Nestor Trainer: Melissa Harrison J: Kody Nestor T: Melissa Harrison	135	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a head at Bathurst Ctry Mdn-Sw May 12 over 5 ½f defeating Voynichese with 130lbs at $17. The race before that 4th of 9 at Narromine Cge Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 5 ½f, 2 len behind Territory Style with 130lbs at $7.50. Great chance to make it two on the trot.
3	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by 1.5 len at Narromine Ctry Bm58 April 26 over 5 ½f defeating Line Of Law carrying 131lbs at $17. Second-up 5th of 8 at Mudgee Ctry Cl3 on May 10 over 5 ½f, 2.75 len behind Prince Of Sepang with 126lbs at $3.70. One of the chief contenders. 2nd Pick 3 Turbulent Jockey: Dale Cole Trainer: Michael Mulholland J: Dale Cole T: Michael Mulholland	121	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by 1.5 len at Narromine Ctry Bm58 April 26 over 5 ½f defeating Line Of Law carrying 131lbs at $17. Second-up 5th of 8 at Mudgee Ctry Cl3 on May 10 over 5 ½f, 2.75 len behind Prince Of Sepang with 126lbs at $3.70. One of the chief contenders.
2	Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 8 at Mudgee Ctry Cl3 on May 10 over 5 ½f, 4.5 len behind Prince Of Sepang carrying 127lbs at $9.50. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Dubbo Ctry Cl2-Sw on September 28 over 5 ½f, 8 len behind Where'stheprofit with 126lbs at $13. Has a solid second up record and is among the genuine chances. 3rd Pick 2 Sorrento Palace Jockey: Jordan Quince Trainer: Brett Thompson J: Jordan Quince T: Brett Thompson	124	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 8 at Mudgee Ctry Cl3 on May 10 over 5 ½f, 4.5 len behind Prince Of Sepang carrying 127lbs at $9.50. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Dubbo Ctry Cl2-Sw on September 28 over 5 ½f, 8 len behind Where'stheprofit with 126lbs at $13. Has a solid second up record and is among the genuine chances.

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