AU - Wyong - Race 5

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

29.5K

VIEW

Verdict

MADE IN ITALY (7) brings the strongest profile, with eight placings from nine starts and four placings from five runs around 1m. Her Warwick Farm fifth behind True Tone reads well for this after she was blocked early and still finished within just over two lengths, and her Newcastle second prior showed she is holding form. No excuses today. VICTORIOUS RULER (12) shapes as the main danger after missing by a long neck at Hawkesbury on soft ground over this trip. On the up and has the speed to get across from the awkward gate. RATIFY (3) comes through a solid Rosehill mid-week third after early interference and now finds easier company, though his two unplaced 1m attempts leave a small question. Strengthened over the break and can go on with it this campaign. MISS BLACK BETTY (10) thrown in the deep end with a battling ninth over 7f in the G3 Reginald Allen Quality at Randwick. Trip suits and can take a hand in the finish.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Brings the most dependable form in the race, with eight placings from nine starts and four placings from five runs around 1m. She was fifth at Warwick Farm last start, beaten just over two lengths after beginning awkwardly and being blocked early, and that followed a strong Newcastle second. Warwick Farm fifth had merit after early trouble and this looks her chance. 1st Pick 7 Made In Italy Jockey: Chad Schofield Trainer: Matthew Smith J: Chad Schofield T: Matthew Smith	205	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Brings the most dependable form in the race, with eight placings from nine starts and four placings from five runs around 1m. She was fifth at Warwick Farm last start, beaten just over two lengths after beginning awkwardly and being blocked early, and that followed a strong Newcastle second. Warwick Farm fifth had merit after early trouble and this looks her chance.
12	Went within a long neck of breaking through at Hawkesbury last start on soft ground, with a late bump adding merit to the effort. Her Rosehill eighth two back in a Mdn was better than it reads, beaten just under three lengths, and she has now placed in three of four starts. Third-up and proven at the trip, she is a key danger. 2nd Pick 12 Victorious Ruler Jockey: Rachel King Trainer: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Rachel King T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott	180	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Went within a long neck of breaking through at Hawkesbury last start on soft ground, with a late bump adding merit to the effort. Her Rosehill eighth two back in a Mdn was better than it reads, beaten just under three lengths, and she has now placed in three of four starts. Third-up and proven at the trip, she is a key danger.
6	Was below market expectations when seventh at Warwick Farm, beaten just under three lengths in a metro meeting after travelling prominently and failing to finish it off. She now finds easier company, drops 4lbs from that run and is third-up. Warwick Farm was below par, but she can rebound. 3rd Pick 6 Koibito Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Non Runner T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott	182	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Was below market expectations when seventh at Warwick Farm, beaten just under three lengths in a metro meeting after travelling prominently and failing to finish it off. She now finds easier company, drops 4lbs from that run and is third-up. Warwick Farm was below par, but she can rebound.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Exacta

A bet selecting the first and second horses in a race in the correct order. An exacta box refers to paying a little more to ensure they can finish in either order.

Maiden Race

A race exclusively for horses who have not previously won.

Breeder

The owner of a horse’s dam – or mother - at the time a horse is foaled.