AU - Echuca - Race 8

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

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Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

BEAU STRADA (10) took a while to clear her maiden status last season, and was put aside after failing on a heavy track in June. Her best form has been on good surfaces, and she looked ready to rumble when winning a recent jump-out at Cranbourne earlier in this month. A wide gate is no help, but she could still have the edge over these. On top. SHE'S ELUSIVE (6) was put aside after a poor run on an unsuitable heavy track at Sale in July, and all of her best form has been on a firmer surface. She cops a wide draw, but was close up in a recent jump-out, and is worth including. EPIC CENTRE (4) will be peaking third up, and 2 of his 5 career wins have come at this stage of his prep. Each way. CUMBOOGLE (2) does not miss many meetings, and he will benefit from a 7lbs claim here. On his best day, he is capable of a top 4 finish. QUEUE JUMPER (11) resumes from a spell, and will start from the pole position. Keep safe.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Mare back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Wangaratta Bm62 June 14 over 5f, on heavy track, 10 len behind Forever With Ned carrying 125lbs at $7.50. When resuming last campaign third of 12 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw March 12 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Bel Lupa carrying 117lbs at $6. Expected to feature. 1st Pick 10 Beau Strada Jockey: Bailey Kinninmont Trainer: Luke Oliver J: Bailey Kinninmont T: Luke Oliver	68	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Mare back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Wangaratta Bm62 June 14 over 5f, on heavy track, 10 len behind Forever With Ned carrying 125lbs at $7.50. When resuming last campaign third of 12 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw March 12 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Bel Lupa carrying 117lbs at $6. Expected to feature.
9	Most recently scored a big 5 len win in a Mdn-Sw at Mildura on October 6 over 5f defeating Gamadale Possum carrying 123lbs at $2.50. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Bairnsdale on September 20 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Luminary Miss carrying 127lbs at $5.50. Expect another forward showing. 2nd Pick 9 Ilovediamonds Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Shawn Mathrick J: Non Runner T: Shawn Mathrick	84	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Most recently scored a big 5 len win in a Mdn-Sw at Mildura on October 6 over 5f defeating Gamadale Possum carrying 123lbs at $2.50. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Bairnsdale on September 20 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Luminary Miss carrying 127lbs at $5.50. Expect another forward showing.
6	Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Sale Bm62 July 9 over 5f, on rain affected going, 8 len behind Untapped carrying 126lbs at $21. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw April 12 over 4f, 1.75 len behind Gunz with 123lbs at $26. Will be ready to run a big race fresh. 3rd Pick 6 She's Elusive Jockey: Brad Rawiller Trainer: Saab Hasan J: Brad Rawiller T: Saab Hasan	76	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Sale Bm62 July 9 over 5f, on rain affected going, 8 len behind Untapped carrying 126lbs at $21. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw April 12 over 4f, 1.75 len behind Gunz with 123lbs at $26. Will be ready to run a big race fresh.

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