AU - Echuca - Race 1

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

SIHAYA (9) found the line nicely on debut when finishing second over 6f on the Pakenham synthetic course, and she will relish an extra 1f here. This field is not as deep, and with the natural improvement that is expected, she can go one better. INTERROGATE (3) was doing his best work late fresh up at Kilmore over 6f, and he will have the blinkers back on for the step up to 7f. Top 3 claims. CHALLENGING (1) has had some gear changes since overdoing it front at Ballarat 10 days ag. He will find this easier, and if he can settle better in the run, then he is worth including in all top 4 combos. PLATINUM RUSH (8) has been holding her form well enough, and with the aid of a good gate, she is an each-way threat again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
9	At debut, 2nd of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Pakenham Synthetic on October 2 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Ektifire carrying 127lbs at $7. Open to improvement and expected to go on with it. 1st Pick 9 Sihaya Jockey: Jett Stanley Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Jett Stanley T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	106	-	-	-	56%
Analysis At debut, 2nd of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Pakenham Synthetic on October 2 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Ektifire carrying 127lbs at $7. Open to improvement and expected to go on with it.
3	Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Kilmore on September 28 over 6f, 5 len behind Star Of Macedon with 131lbs at $16. Previously second-up ran second last of 7 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Sandown-Lakeside on March 25 over 6f, slow going 8 len behind Santana with 128lbs at $7. Rates highly and can improve sharply. 2nd Pick 3 Interrogate Jockey: Damien Thornton Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman J: Damien Thornton T: Anthony & Sam Freedman	128	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Kilmore on September 28 over 6f, 5 len behind Star Of Macedon with 131lbs at $16. Previously second-up ran second last of 7 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Sandown-Lakeside on March 25 over 6f, slow going 8 len behind Santana with 128lbs at $7. Rates highly and can improve sharply.
1	Most recently 8th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Ballarat on October 9 over 7 ½f, 4 len behind Millsy's Award with 131lbs at $20. The race before that ran on from midfield, 4th of 13 in a Mdn-Sw at Kilmore on September 13 over 1m, slow going 2.25 len behind Earthly Crown carrying 131lbs at $4.20. Has ability and can do much better. 3rd Pick 1 Challenging Jockey: Eoin Walsh Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Eoin Walsh T: Ciaron Maher	142	-	-	-	7%
Analysis Most recently 8th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Ballarat on October 9 over 7 ½f, 4 len behind Millsy's Award with 131lbs at $20. The race before that ran on from midfield, 4th of 13 in a Mdn-Sw at Kilmore on September 13 over 1m, slow going 2.25 len behind Earthly Crown carrying 131lbs at $4.20. Has ability and can do much better.

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