AU - Hamilton - Race 1

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

22.0K

VIEW

Verdict

In a modest maiden KING KORUNA (10) brings superior form to the table. Raced on the pace and tried hard but was swamped late and finished a very close fifth over 6f at Swan Hill last start. Like him coming back to 5 ½f. Draws a perfect gate and on what we have seen recently he should be a too strong for these. WANTED ENUFF (14) is back for a second prep following a 27-week spell. Best of three runs to date was a placing on debut over this distance at Kyneton. In the mix with a repeat of that effort. GRACEFUL MIST (11) wasn't far away over 6f at Mornington most recently. Yet to score in 24 tries so hard to get too enthusiastic. Recent trial winner DON'T SAY NO MIKKI (4) might need more ground but is not out of contention fresh from an 11-week break. CALM THE PRESS (3) has placed at two of four runs over today's trip and has drawn to advantage.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Swan Hill on October 27 over 6f, slow going 0.9 len behind Celtic Spy with 128lbs at $7.50. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Mildura on October 6 over 6f, 1.75 len behind White Pointer with 126lbs at $2.60. Those recent efforts put him clearly on top against this field. 1st Pick 10 King Koruna Jockey: Tom Madden Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Tom Madden T: Ciaron Maher	242	-	-	-	50%
Analysis At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Swan Hill on October 27 over 6f, slow going 0.9 len behind Celtic Spy with 128lbs at $7.50. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Mildura on October 6 over 6f, 1.75 len behind White Pointer with 126lbs at $2.60. Those recent efforts put him clearly on top against this field.
14	Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw May 4 over 5 ½f, on heavy track, 9 len behind Miss Deceiver with 128lbs at $7.50. On debut third of 11 at Kyneton F&M Mdn-Sw March 28 over 5 ½f, soft track, 2.75 len behind Finchaven with 128lbs at $3.60. Everything points to a bright return. 2nd Pick 14 Wanted Enuff Jockey: Dean Yendall Trainer: Taige Weir J: Dean Yendall T: Taige Weir	131	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw May 4 over 5 ½f, on heavy track, 9 len behind Miss Deceiver with 128lbs at $7.50. On debut third of 11 at Kyneton F&M Mdn-Sw March 28 over 5 ½f, soft track, 2.75 len behind Finchaven with 128lbs at $3.60. Everything points to a bright return.
5	Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Terang 3yo Mdn-Sw February 20 over 7f, 9 len behind Beautifully with 128lbs at $4.80. On debut fifth of 11 at Colac Mdn-Sw January 6 over 5 ½f, 2.75 len behind Wilf carrying 128lbs at $8.50. Should give a good account. 3rd Pick 5 Hellofacury Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Taige Weir J: Non Runner T: Taige Weir	157	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Terang 3yo Mdn-Sw February 20 over 7f, 9 len behind Beautifully with 128lbs at $4.80. On debut fifth of 11 at Colac Mdn-Sw January 6 over 5 ½f, 2.75 len behind Wilf carrying 128lbs at $8.50. Should give a good account.

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