AU - Wellington - Race 6

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

4.5f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

PATTERA (6) turned things around last start and landed the prize over 5f at Mendooran. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is one of the key runners. ANGIE'S SISTER (4) is knocking on the door and is desperate to break through soon. Expect Gallagher to bounce straight to the front on his mare and prove tough to run down. ENCHAANTED (8) last appeared 47 days ago over 5 ½f at Gatton when she finished sixth. This is her first run for the David J Smith stable and if she can recapture her best form she's a big hope. DESIROUS (5) didn't fire a shot first-up at Scone but will find this easier and is sure to have come on from that. Not taking lightly.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Most recently won by 0.6 len in a Bm50 at Mendooran on September 5 over 5f defeating Mega Pixel carrying 132lbs at $5. The run before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 12 in a Bm50 at Coonabarabran on July 25 over 6f, slow going 2.75 len behind Battle Reign with 133lbs at $3.70. Draws a nice barrier and will be very competitive again. 1st Pick 6 Pattera Jockey: Jess Del Frari Trainer: Melissa Harrison J: Jess Del Frari T: Melissa Harrison	104	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Most recently won by 0.6 len in a Bm50 at Mendooran on September 5 over 5f defeating Mega Pixel carrying 132lbs at $5. The run before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 12 in a Bm50 at Coonabarabran on July 25 over 6f, slow going 2.75 len behind Battle Reign with 133lbs at $3.70. Draws a nice barrier and will be very competitive again.
12	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Dubbo Bm50 April 18 over 5f, 5.5 len behind Adviser carrying 129lbs at $3.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by nose Narromine Mdn-Sw December 2 over 4f defeating Swedish Glitter carrying 126lbs at $4.80. This is an ideal race to kick off. Looks a key runner. 2nd Pick 12 Zaibatsu Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Brett Thompson J: Non Runner T: Brett Thompson	58	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Dubbo Bm50 April 18 over 5f, 5.5 len behind Adviser carrying 129lbs at $3.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by nose Narromine Mdn-Sw December 2 over 4f defeating Swedish Glitter carrying 126lbs at $4.80. This is an ideal race to kick off. Looks a key runner.
8	Returns from a 47-day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 in a Bm62 at Gatton on July 30 over 5 ½f, 4 len behind Jemeldi carrying 117lbs at $18. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 in a F&M 0 - 58 at Ipswich on July 3 over 5 ½f, 2 len behind Upstart Lover carrying 130lbs at $6.50. Finds a nice race and is among the winning hopes. 3rd Pick 8 Enchaanted Jockey: Mathew Cahill Trainer: David J Smith J: Mathew Cahill T: David J Smith	90	-	-	-	3%	40/1
Analysis Returns from a 47-day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 in a Bm62 at Gatton on July 30 over 5 ½f, 4 len behind Jemeldi carrying 117lbs at $18. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 in a F&M 0 - 58 at Ipswich on July 3 over 5 ½f, 2 len behind Upstart Lover carrying 130lbs at $6.50. Finds a nice race and is among the winning hopes.

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