AU - Geelong - Race 4

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

8.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

23.0K

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Verdict

CELESTIAL AWARD (11) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing 1.2 lengths from the winner in fourth over 7f at Pakenham. With that run under the belt, up to an even more favourable trip from a great draw she looks a key player. PIERROBID (6) is also drawn well and after a plain run first-up bounced back last time when staying at 7 ½f to suggest even further improvement would come up to this trip. SUNBURNT COUNTRY (8) did very well to fill a minor placing when resuming at Seymour but raced below expectations last time over 7 ½f at Caulfield Heath, finishing sixth and beaten 3.5 lengths. Finds a nice race here and can bounce back. CHARLECOTE MILL (12) is up in grade, but has been luckless in two runs this prep and just needs the chance to wind up to be a contender. Should get that chance from the draw. NOTHIN' WONG HERE (4) was good first-up in town then again in a strong form race last time, so respect is warranted.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	At debut, 4th of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 7f, 1.2 len behind Standard Deviation with 126lbs at $8. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Big chance with that race experience and up to this trip. 1st Pick 11 Celestial Award Jockey: Craig Newitt Trainer: Jerome Hunter J: Craig Newitt T: Jerome Hunter	118	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis At debut, 4th of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 7f, 1.2 len behind Standard Deviation with 126lbs at $8. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Big chance with that race experience and up to this trip.
6	Third-up today. First-up ran last of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on January 21 over 7 ½f, 14 len behind Mystery 'N' Drama carrying 128lbs at $11. Second run from a spell 5th of 9 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 7 ½f, 3 len behind Cannae with 130lbs at $101. Two nice runs to start the prep, suited this trip and drawn well. 2nd Pick 6 Pierrobid Jockey: Emily Pozman Trainer: Steve Richards J: Emily Pozman T: Steve Richards	87	-	-	-	7%	14/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up ran last of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on January 21 over 7 ½f, 14 len behind Mystery 'N' Drama carrying 128lbs at $11. Second run from a spell 5th of 9 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 7 ½f, 3 len behind Cannae with 130lbs at $101. Two nice runs to start the prep, suited this trip and drawn well.
8	Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on February 3 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Abrafo with 130lbs at $8.50. Second-up 6th of 9 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 7 ½f, 3.5 len behind Cannae carrying 130lbs at $5.50. Looks hard to beat in this line up. 3rd Pick 8 Sunburnt Country Jockey: Rhys Mcleod Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman J: Rhys Mcleod T: Anthony & Sam Freedman	139	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on February 3 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Abrafo with 130lbs at $8.50. Second-up 6th of 9 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 7 ½f, 3.5 len behind Cannae carrying 130lbs at $5.50. Looks hard to beat in this line up.

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