AU - Swan Hill - Race 2

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

6.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

22.6K

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Verdict

HE'S A HUSTLER (5) is third up off solid efforts, and he was caught wide as a $2.3 favourite over 6f at Terang last time. Has a handy gate, and Coffey is a key jockey switch. Has the blinkers on for the first time and can make amends. THE LADY VENUS (11) turned in a good effort at Warracknabeal over 6f, beaten just 0.6 lengths. That run should have her rock-hard fit now, and keeping the 4lbs claim is a winning chance. Wary of JUNO'S SONG (9), who has won her last three jumpouts. She will be right in it, bringing that form to raceday, but she has to manage an awkward gate. INFINITE GAME (6) was slow off and didn't do a bad job at Yarra Valley on debut. He's been well-prepared for that and can do better here. ALVIN (1) will be better for his first start for the new yard, but needs to find plenty to be winning.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 5f, 2.25 len behind Lujaego with 130lbs at $4.20. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Terang Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Buzitup with 130lbs at $2.30. Racing well and looks perfectly placed to take this out. 1st Pick 5 He's A Hustler Jockey: Harry Coffey Trainer: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy J: Harry Coffey T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy	169	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 5f, 2.25 len behind Lujaego with 130lbs at $4.20. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Terang Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Buzitup with 130lbs at $2.30. Racing well and looks perfectly placed to take this out.
11	Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 6f, 0.6 len behind Yes Chicci with 122lbs at $8.50. Before that 6th of 11 at Kyneton F&M Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 5 ½f, slow going 4.5 len behind Finchaven with 128lbs at $10. Has winning claims. 2nd Pick 11 The Lady Venus Jockey: Nadia Daniels Trainer: Daniel Kelly J: Nadia Daniels T: Daniel Kelly	132	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 6f, 0.6 len behind Yes Chicci with 122lbs at $8.50. Before that 6th of 11 at Kyneton F&M Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 5 ½f, slow going 4.5 len behind Finchaven with 128lbs at $10. Has winning claims.
9	Mare by Omaha Beach facing the starter for the first time. Won an Avoca jump-out on March 31. Looks promising and a bold run is on the cards. 3rd Pick 9 Juno's Song Jockey: Cian Macredmond Trainer: Richard Cully J: Cian Macredmond T: Richard Cully	50	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Mare by Omaha Beach facing the starter for the first time. Won an Avoca jump-out on March 31. Looks promising and a bold run is on the cards.

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