AU - Tatura - Race 3

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

VESPASIAN (7) is ready to win after another minor placing, finishing second over 1 ¹/16m at Geelong when he was always up in the leading division. Overdue for a win and looks tough to beat on recent figures. WHO I THINK I AM (11) is a five-start maiden who finished fourth after being in contention on the turn at her most recent appearance over 1 ³/16m at Newcastle. Freshened for this slightly sharper trip and expected to be in the finish. THE CELLIST (12) is going better than form looks, the latest settling last and turning there before running on late into fourth over 1m at Wodonga. Fitter for two runs back and will be tough to stop on best. SUNDAY VENDETTA (5) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 0.8 lengths away in second over 1m at Donald. Looks close to a win and should feature with any luck from the draw. CHALLENGING (1) is another close to a win and right in this on best figures.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Recent form sound. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Geelong on September 11 over 1 ¹/16m, slow going 1.0 len behind Rockzino carrying 131lbs at $7. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Pakenham Synthetic on August 24 over 1m, 1.3 len behind Hit Squad with 131lbs at $8.50. Overdue and will prove hard to hold out. 1st Pick 7 Vespasian Jockey: Celine Gaudray Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Celine Gaudray T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	158	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Geelong on September 11 over 1 ¹/16m, slow going 1.0 len behind Rockzino carrying 131lbs at $7. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Pakenham Synthetic on August 24 over 1m, 1.3 len behind Hit Squad with 131lbs at $8.50. Overdue and will prove hard to hold out.
11	Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Newcastle on August 22 over 1 ³/16m, 5 len behind Liyah's Girl carrying 126lbs at $8. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 in a Mdn at Goulburn on August 3 over 7 ½f, 4 len behind Orange Tsunami with 128lbs at $4.20. Nicely placed and expected to be in the finish. 2nd Pick 11 Who I Think I Am Jockey: Carleen Hefel Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Carleen Hefel T: Ciaron Maher	126	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Newcastle on August 22 over 1 ³/16m, 5 len behind Liyah's Girl carrying 126lbs at $8. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 in a Mdn at Goulburn on August 3 over 7 ½f, 4 len behind Orange Tsunami with 128lbs at $4.20. Nicely placed and expected to be in the finish.
12	Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Wangaratta on August 23 over 7f, slow going 0.8 len behind Kokonda carrying 126lbs at $7.50. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 7 in a Mdn-Sw at Wodonga on September 15 over 1m, 4 len behind Sheza Raveela with 126lbs at $3. Ran on well from last and further improved. 3rd Pick 12 The Cellist Jockey: Jackson Radley Trainer: Nick Ryan J: Jackson Radley T: Nick Ryan	128	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Wangaratta on August 23 over 7f, slow going 0.8 len behind Kokonda carrying 126lbs at $7.50. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 7 in a Mdn-Sw at Wodonga on September 15 over 1m, 4 len behind Sheza Raveela with 126lbs at $3. Ran on well from last and further improved.

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