AU - Wellington - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

18.7K

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Verdict

ERION (2) best effort in some time after he went forward for a game second over 6f at Cowra. Races best with his runs spaced and can overcome the sticky gate. Each-way. PENCILLER (11) handy gelding resuming. Expected to get off the mark quickly this prep after going under narrowly at his last three outings. Back without a trial and will appreciate Neale's claim. Top-three contender. HABIB ALBI (7) came in for late support on debut with a poor last over 5f at Hawkesbury. Kept fresh for this from the good draw and no shock to see him close strongly. AIZUCHI (6) three-year-old gelding by Grunt from Hachi Oki on debut for the Allison Smith yard. Has shown ability in the last two trials and gets his chance from the low barrier.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Cowra Mdn-Sw on March 9 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Nafanua carrying 130lbs at $13. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Gilgandra Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Proclivity carrying 127lbs at $8.50. Strong chance to break though after the improved run last start. 1st Pick 2 Erion Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain Trainer: Melissa Harrison J: Pierre Boudvillain T: Melissa Harrison	105	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Cowra Mdn-Sw on March 9 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Nafanua carrying 130lbs at $13. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Gilgandra Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Proclivity carrying 127lbs at $8.50. Strong chance to break though after the improved run last start.
11	Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at Dubbo Ctry Mdn October 3 over 5f, a head behind Silver Chair with 127lbs at $2. First up last campaign second of 11 at this track Mdn September 1 over 4 ½f, soft track, 0.5 len behind Denman Bandit carrying 123lbs at $5.50. Talented gelding who can sprint well fresh. 2nd Pick 11 Penciller Jockey: Izzy Neale Trainer: Brett Robb J: Izzy Neale T: Brett Robb	115	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at Dubbo Ctry Mdn October 3 over 5f, a head behind Silver Chair with 127lbs at $2. First up last campaign second of 11 at this track Mdn September 1 over 4 ½f, soft track, 0.5 len behind Denman Bandit carrying 123lbs at $5.50. Talented gelding who can sprint well fresh.
7	At debut, ran last in a small field at Hawkesbury Mdn on February 19 over 5f, 8 len behind Infant Warrior carrying 130lbs at $6.50. Improver in this easier race. 3rd Pick 7 Habib Albi Jockey: Kody Nestor Trainer: Tara & Philippe Vigouroux J: Kody Nestor T: Tara & Philippe Vigouroux	94	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis At debut, ran last in a small field at Hawkesbury Mdn on February 19 over 5f, 8 len behind Infant Warrior carrying 130lbs at $6.50. Improver in this easier race.

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