AU - Ballarat - Race 4

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 8

22.5K

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Verdict

DRECK (2) has not been far away of late including last start when second over 6f at Hamilton. The longer journey should suit so expecting him to be in the finish from the favourable draw. WOLFOFFITROYSTREET (6) is back after a break of six months. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing third at his latest appearance over 1 ?m at Horsham. Has run well at metro level previously and only needs to return to that form to be a major player. JUSTIBELLA (9) finished third at this track two runs back but was less effective last time over 6 ½f at Bendigo, finishing 6 lengths back in seventh. This is more to her liking. CEYLON DIAMOND (7) is on debut at 7f but had a couple of trials at 5f, finishing second at the latest.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 15 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 5 over 6f, on a wet track, 1.2 len behind Singles Moment with 128lbs at $10. Second-up raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 6f, on a wet track, 1.0 len behind Queen Christine carrying 128lbs at $2.90. Can improve. Major player. 1st Pick 2 Dreck Jockey: Thomas Stockdale Trainer: Symon Wilde J: Thomas Stockdale T: Symon Wilde	148	-	-	-	72%
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 15 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 5 over 6f, on a wet track, 1.2 len behind Singles Moment with 128lbs at $10. Second-up raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 6f, on a wet track, 1.0 len behind Queen Christine carrying 128lbs at $2.90. Can improve. Major player.
6	Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Horsham Mdn-Sw December 21 over 1m, soft track, 1.5 len behind Star Of Rossa carrying 128lbs at $2. On debut third of 11 at Echuca Mdn-Sw November 4 over 7f, soft track, 1.3 len behind Poets Artistry carrying 128lbs at $2.40. Been costly to date, but has come through stronger races than this, so deserves another chance. 2nd Pick 6 Wolfoffitroystreet Jockey: Declan Bates Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Declan Bates T: Ciaron Maher	133	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Horsham Mdn-Sw December 21 over 1m, soft track, 1.5 len behind Star Of Rossa carrying 128lbs at $2. On debut third of 11 at Echuca Mdn-Sw November 4 over 7f, soft track, 1.3 len behind Poets Artistry carrying 128lbs at $2.40. Been costly to date, but has come through stronger races than this, so deserves another chance.
5	Form hard to fault. Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 6 ½f, 2.75 len behind Harbour Town carrying 131lbs at $13. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 8 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Tarntanya carrying 128lbs at $8. Nicely placed and is among the leading hopes. 3rd Pick 5 Tsavo Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Michael Jones J: Non Runner T: Michael Jones	165	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Form hard to fault. Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 6 ½f, 2.75 len behind Harbour Town carrying 131lbs at $13. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 8 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Tarntanya carrying 128lbs at $8. Nicely placed and is among the leading hopes.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Bug

An apprentice jockey.

Maiden Race

A race exclusively for horses who have not previously won.

Paddock

The area where horses gather before the race to be saddled and paraded for the public.