AU - Terang - Race 5

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

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Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

FORAGOODCAUSE (4) brings a string of narrow defeats and comes back in grade off the latest at Warrnambool. Maps well and Yendall stays aboard. Finds the right race and deserves another chance. BALLYNACALLY (3) missed her hat-trick by a nose before the spell and has won two jumpouts in preparation for her return. Meech continues her association with the mare and she's a live chance. GRANDE TERRE (5) was a big Maiden winner, and he looked a run short resuming at Geelong. Has the early speed to clear the wide barrier and expect him to give a big sight. FOX MAN (8) was quickly back to his best winning a 65 at Mt Gambier. This is a bit tougher but he can't be ruled out. FINAL ATOM (2) has more to give and will get every chance from an inside barrier.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 8 at Warrnambool Bm70 on November 30 over 5f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Bine carrying 123lbs at $3.90. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Geelong Bm62 on November 14 over 5 ½f, 2 len behind My Zephyr with 132lbs at $4.80. Tough to beat again. 1st Pick 4 Foragoodcause Jockey: Dean Yendall Trainer: Matthew Williams J: Dean Yendall T: Matthew Williams	188	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 8 at Warrnambool Bm70 on November 30 over 5f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Bine carrying 123lbs at $3.90. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Geelong Bm62 on November 14 over 5 ½f, 2 len behind My Zephyr with 132lbs at $4.80. Tough to beat again.
3	Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Warracknabeal Bm58 June 27 over 6f, soft track, a nose behind Swifties with 137lbs at $2.60. On debut second of 11 at Donald Mdn-Sw May 3 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Friendzoned carrying 127lbs at $4.40. A bold return is likely. 2nd Pick 3 Ballynacally Jockey: Linda Meech Trainer: Adam Chambers J: Linda Meech T: Adam Chambers	114	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Warracknabeal Bm58 June 27 over 6f, soft track, a nose behind Swifties with 137lbs at $2.60. On debut second of 11 at Donald Mdn-Sw May 3 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Friendzoned carrying 127lbs at $4.40. A bold return is likely.
5	Second-up. Strong on debut raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 2.25 len at Mildura Mdn-Sw July 19 over 5f defeating Gunnie Gunfighter with 131lbs at $3.50. Returned from break 4th in a small field at Geelong Cl1 on November 26 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind National Code carrying 130lbs at $6. Has the right credentials. 3rd Pick 5 Grande Terre Jockey: Stephen Vella Trainer: Kylie Vella J: Stephen Vella T: Kylie Vella	112	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Second-up. Strong on debut raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 2.25 len at Mildura Mdn-Sw July 19 over 5f defeating Gunnie Gunfighter with 131lbs at $3.50. Returned from break 4th in a small field at Geelong Cl1 on November 26 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind National Code carrying 130lbs at $6. Has the right credentials.

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