AU - Sale - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 9

24.2K

VIEW

Verdict

Tricky race but we'll side with BAGANOV (3) who comes here off a debut maiden win at Echuca, well supported there and getting the job done comfortably by 1.75 lengths. He didn't beat much and the time was just fair but there's clearly ability there and he's got upside. AKICITA (1) got too far back at Pakenham when last seen, the splits from where he was suggesting he ran very well. Back to 6f here is okay, watch for him late. PODARGONI (2) is going okay without winning, struggling last time but good in Adelaide prior. He maps for a nice run. FREAK OF NATURE (4) hasn't won in a while but is going okay and sets up nicely for Stackhouse. SKELLIG ROCK (7) presents third up and can sneak into the finish.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Was well-supported at debut, won favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.75 len at Echuca 3yo Mdn-Sw March 8 over 6f defeating Dark Galaxy carrying 128lbs at $2.05. Harder now but his upside appeals. 1st Pick 3 Baganov Jockey: Rhys Mcleod Trainer: Nick Ryan J: Rhys Mcleod T: Nick Ryan	124	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, won favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.75 len at Echuca 3yo Mdn-Sw March 8 over 6f defeating Dark Galaxy carrying 128lbs at $2.05. Harder now but his upside appeals.
1	At the latest run got back early 5th of 10 at Pakenham Cg&E Bm62 on March 12 over 7f, 2 len behind Rasp carrying 138lbs at $12. Before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at Seymour Bm66 on February 20 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Ka Ying Cheer with 133lbs at $4.80. Not far away last time. Will be charging home late. 2nd Pick 1 Akicita Jockey: Jye Mcneil Trainer: Robbie Griffiths J: Jye Mcneil T: Robbie Griffiths	149	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis At the latest run got back early 5th of 10 at Pakenham Cg&E Bm62 on March 12 over 7f, 2 len behind Rasp carrying 138lbs at $12. Before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at Seymour Bm66 on February 20 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Ka Ying Cheer with 133lbs at $4.80. Not far away last time. Will be charging home late.
2	Most recently second last in a small field at Cranbourne 0 - 66 on March 13 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Lawborough carrying 131lbs at $21. The race before that faded in the straight 5th of 14 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on February 14 over 7f, 2 len behind Streetcar Apollo carrying 126lbs at $17. Going okay and maps for a nice run. 3rd Pick 2 Podargoni Jockey: Beau Mertens Trainer: Rory Hunter J: Beau Mertens T: Rory Hunter	131	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Most recently second last in a small field at Cranbourne 0 - 66 on March 13 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Lawborough carrying 131lbs at $21. The race before that faded in the straight 5th of 14 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on February 14 over 7f, 2 len behind Streetcar Apollo carrying 126lbs at $17. Going okay and maps for a nice run.

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