AU - Ararat - Race 4

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

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Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

BALTIC WAY (1) just missed at Mt Gambier over 7 ¾f first-up in a return to form. He will be fitter and is still well shy of his best. Tumbles in weight with the 9lbs claim and can go one better. WHISTLER GIRL (5) was straight back into the winners' circle will over 1 ?m at Hanging Rock. That stacks right up and she will get every chance racing forward. DRINK THEN KISS (8) is free running and is also going well enough to feature. Missed a nose this trip at Great Western following a comfortable win at Stawell. VIRTUCON (4) just missed at Camperdown over a mile and that also stacks up. Gets back and will come late. REMIGIUS (2) is back on track and is in the mix as well.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 11 at Mt Gambier 0-56 on January 25 over 7 ¾f, 1.2 len behind Ahvejay with 131lbs at $7. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on December 12 2024 over 1m, 2 len behind Command Order with 131lbs at $6.50. Ready to win. 1st Pick 1 Baltic Way Jockey: Chelsea Thompson Trainer: Harry Lafferty J: Chelsea Thompson T: Harry Lafferty	113	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 11 at Mt Gambier 0-56 on January 25 over 7 ¾f, 1.2 len behind Ahvejay with 131lbs at $7. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on December 12 2024 over 1m, 2 len behind Command Order with 131lbs at $6.50. Ready to win.
5	Recent form sound. Most recently favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Hanging Rock Bm52 January 26 over 1m defeating Avonview carrying 128lbs at $3.40. The start before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 10 at Camperdown 0 - 56 on January 17 over 1m, long-neck behind All The Way Baby with 123lbs at $21. Expected to be in the finish. 2nd Pick 5 Whistler Girl Jockey: Christine Puls Trainer: Aaron Peterson J: Christine Puls T: Aaron Peterson	108	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Hanging Rock Bm52 January 26 over 1m defeating Avonview carrying 128lbs at $3.40. The start before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 10 at Camperdown 0 - 56 on January 17 over 1m, long-neck behind All The Way Baby with 123lbs at $21. Expected to be in the finish.
8	Racing well recently. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 8 at Great Western 0 - 56 on January 24 over 1m, nose behind Imminent Storm with 123lbs at $5.50. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Stawell 0 - 56 January 4 over 1m defeating Vaafee carrying 119lbs at $15. a leading prospect. 3rd Pick 8 Drink Then Kiss Jockey: Kate Walters Trainer: Wayne Walters J: Kate Walters T: Wayne Walters	101	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 8 at Great Western 0 - 56 on January 24 over 1m, nose behind Imminent Storm with 123lbs at $5.50. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Stawell 0 - 56 January 4 over 1m defeating Vaafee carrying 119lbs at $15. a leading prospect.

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