AU - Wellington - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Class 3

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

SIPPING SHAMUS (5) has form which doesn't look great on paper but remember some of it is out of metro Highways. Even then he has not been beaten that far in them. He draws the right marble to do no work early and give you a great sight. BAMBOULA (1) did very little wrong when last racing. It has been a long time however, since he raced. Must have shown them enough to still keep going as a 7yo. MARINERA (3) won last week and goes around again. She has backed up successfully beforehand. Not the prettiest barrier though. SHIPSHAPE (10) found an easier contest at Dubbo to win at recently. He at least got some confidence from it. RULE OF FAITH (7) needs to repeat the effort from two back to be competitive.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Last start raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 11 in a Bm66 at Beaumont (Newcastle) on October 26 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Chestime carrying 121lbs at $4.60. The race before that raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 13 in a Highway-C3 at Rosehill on October 10 over 7 ½f, 4.5 len behind Hammoon Sensation carrying 116lbs at $21. One of the prime contenders. 1st Pick 5 Sipping Shamus Jockey: Anna Weatherlake Trainer: Rodney Northam J: Anna Weatherlake T: Rodney Northam	115	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Last start raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 11 in a Bm66 at Beaumont (Newcastle) on October 26 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Chestime carrying 121lbs at $4.60. The race before that raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 13 in a Highway-C3 at Rosehill on October 10 over 7 ½f, 4.5 len behind Hammoon Sensation carrying 116lbs at $21. One of the prime contenders.
1	Resuming after 21 months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Dubbo Bm66 February 3 2025 over 1m, 2.5 len behind How's It Kev carrying 130lbs at $2.70. Previously first up, eighth of 12 at Dubbo Cl1 December 9 2024 over 6f, soft track, 4.5 len behind Zahdi with 123lbs at $13. Looks all set for a bright return. 2nd Pick 1 Bamboula Jockey: Kody Nestor Trainer: Jim Mcmillan J: Kody Nestor T: Jim Mcmillan	72	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Resuming after 21 months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Dubbo Bm66 February 3 2025 over 1m, 2.5 len behind How's It Kev carrying 130lbs at $2.70. Previously first up, eighth of 12 at Dubbo Cl1 December 9 2024 over 6f, soft track, 4.5 len behind Zahdi with 123lbs at $13. Looks all set for a bright return.
3	Recent form sound. Last start favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 2 len in a Cl2 at Warren on November 8 over 6f defeating Fearn Trick with 126lbs at $3.40. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 in a Cl1 at Dubbo on October 31 over 6f, neck behind Sleek 'N' Style carrying 128lbs at $4. Gets every chance to continue the good run of form. 3rd Pick 3 Marinera Jockey: Clayton Gallagher Trainer: Brett Robb J: Clayton Gallagher T: Brett Robb	144	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 2 len in a Cl2 at Warren on November 8 over 6f defeating Fearn Trick with 126lbs at $3.40. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 in a Cl1 at Dubbo on October 31 over 6f, neck behind Sleek 'N' Style carrying 128lbs at $4. Gets every chance to continue the good run of form.

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