AU - Wellington - Race 2

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

4.5f

Class 2

Turf

GOOD 4

18.4K

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Verdict

STREET SKATER (3) dropped in grade for an easier Class 1 and it showed with the margin of victory. This will be hardly a strong Class 2 but maybe he is just better suited back over the shorter distances. There are plenty of chances though. MR CACCIATORE (2) is one of them coming off a maiden win before a spell. He led them up at Bathurst and held on gamely. It could well have been the better surface that helped there. SWEDISH GLITTER (6) is a winner here previously. Can be up and down with form but might be placed. ERION (5) could be one to watch when resuming. Has run some decent races doing that in the past. TAMPA BAY (4) had one start here and that broke her maiden. Should be up on the pace once more.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Last start won by 3 len in a Cl1 at Dubbo on November 3 over 5f defeating Just Joan carrying 129lbs at $7. The run before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 in a Cl1 at Coonabarabran on October 25 over 7f, 7 len behind Miners Mate with 130lbs at $13. Big chance to go back-to-back. 1st Pick 3 Street Skater Jockey: Wendy Peel Trainer: Wendy Peel J: Wendy Peel T: Wendy Peel	182	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Last start won by 3 len in a Cl1 at Dubbo on November 3 over 5f defeating Just Joan carrying 129lbs at $7. The run before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 in a Cl1 at Coonabarabran on October 25 over 7f, 7 len behind Miners Mate with 130lbs at $13. Big chance to go back-to-back.
2	Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation winning by 0.7 len Bathurst Ctry Mdn-Sw July 28 over 5 ½f defeating Red Rocquette with 126lbs at $2.70. On debut fourth of 10 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw June 27 over 4 ½f, on heavy track, 5 len behind The Way Ahead carrying 130lbs at $3.10. Very keen on his prospects while fresh. 2nd Pick 2 Mr Cacciatore Jockey: Gabrielle Johnston Trainer: Ben Lees J: Gabrielle Johnston T: Ben Lees	112	-	-	-	56%	4/5
Analysis Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation winning by 0.7 len Bathurst Ctry Mdn-Sw July 28 over 5 ½f defeating Red Rocquette with 126lbs at $2.70. On debut fourth of 10 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw June 27 over 4 ½f, on heavy track, 5 len behind The Way Ahead carrying 130lbs at $3.10. Very keen on his prospects while fresh.
6	Most recently 8th of 10 in a Cl1 at Dubbo on November 3 over 5f, 5.5 len behind Street Skater with 121lbs at $3.80. The race before that 5th of 8 in a Bm58 at Narromine on October 17 over 4f, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Kevin with 121lbs at $21. Better than the last run suggests and can make amends. 3rd Pick 6 Swedish Glitter Jockey: Clayton Gallagher Trainer: Clint Lundholm J: Clayton Gallagher T: Clint Lundholm	118	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Most recently 8th of 10 in a Cl1 at Dubbo on November 3 over 5f, 5.5 len behind Street Skater with 121lbs at $3.80. The race before that 5th of 8 in a Bm58 at Narromine on October 17 over 4f, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Kevin with 121lbs at $21. Better than the last run suggests and can make amends.

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