AU - Wellington - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

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Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

FLASHY ICON (3) has been in the market at his last couple of starts but has struggled to live up to expectations. Rates highly on his best efforts and looks better suited dropping back to this trip. LAGOON (7) travelled in a rearwards position then picked up fairly well in the straight, making some late inroads to finish midfield. Steps up in distance today. Backmarker who keeps coming. Will prove hard to hold out. DUSTY VERMEER (5) was sent out at $26 last time but ran above expectations and won over this trip at Narromine. Full of confidence now and can keep the ball rolling. WAY TO DIVINE (6) is yet to miss the placings from four starts over this track and trip. Is capable of running a bold race.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Dual acceptor. At the latest run ran second last of 11 in a Bm58 at Moruya on August 28 over 1 ¼m, 4 len behind Peruno carrying 122lbs at $4. The start before that 5th of 9 in a Bm70 at Canberra Acton on August 7 over 1 ¹/16m, 3.5 len behind Bombelleistic carrying 121lbs at $6. Tough to beat if near his best. 1st Pick 3 Flashy Icon Jockey: Jacob Stiff Trainer: Rob Potter J: Jacob Stiff T: Rob Potter	162	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Dual acceptor. At the latest run ran second last of 11 in a Bm58 at Moruya on August 28 over 1 ¼m, 4 len behind Peruno carrying 122lbs at $4. The start before that 5th of 9 in a Bm70 at Canberra Acton on August 7 over 1 ¹/16m, 3.5 len behind Bombelleistic carrying 121lbs at $6. Tough to beat if near his best.
7	At the latest run eased back early on 9th of 14 in a Ctry Bm50 at Dubbo on September 7 over 7f, 4 len behind Miss Karis carrying 122lbs at $71. The race before that 10th of 12 in a Ctry Bm58 at Dubbo on August 10 over 1m, on a wet track, 7 len behind Proclivity with 122lbs at $26. Anticipating a big run. 2nd Pick 7 Lagoon Jockey: Heavelon Van Der Hoven Trainer: Kylie Kennedy J: Heavelon Van Der Hoven T: Kylie Kennedy	95	-	-	-	6%	18/1
Analysis At the latest run eased back early on 9th of 14 in a Ctry Bm50 at Dubbo on September 7 over 7f, 4 len behind Miss Karis carrying 122lbs at $71. The race before that 10th of 12 in a Ctry Bm58 at Dubbo on August 10 over 1m, on a wet track, 7 len behind Proclivity with 122lbs at $26. Anticipating a big run.
5	At the latest run won by a neck in a Cl1-Sw at Narromine on August 23 over 1m on a rain affected track defeating Snow Dog carrying 130lbs at $26. The race before that 7th of 9 in a Bm50 at Gilgandra on August 1 over 5 ½f, 4 len behind Lady Giovanna carrying 129lbs at $9. Back in form and looks one of the chances. 3rd Pick 5 Dusty Vermeer Jockey: Diego Montes De Oca Trainer: Troy Mc Carney J: Diego Montes De Oca T: Troy Mc Carney	100	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis At the latest run won by a neck in a Cl1-Sw at Narromine on August 23 over 1m on a rain affected track defeating Snow Dog carrying 130lbs at $26. The race before that 7th of 9 in a Bm50 at Gilgandra on August 1 over 5 ½f, 4 len behind Lady Giovanna carrying 129lbs at $9. Back in form and looks one of the chances.

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