AU - Terang - Race 8

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

HANDY FRIEND (3) resumed with a narrow defeat at Kyneton, and then things didn't work out stepping up to this distance at Seymour. He's been briefly freshened again and will likely appreciate the blinkers coming off. Presents fitter in easier grade for a smart stable and will be hard to beat. SURFY PETE (5) is third-up seeking the hat-trick and the latest was a good effort at Dunkeld after a slow off. He raced a firm favourite in both and is a decent chance to go back-to-back. SHOWMARA (1) is a winning chance at best and he wasn't far away last time in better class at Mornington. Jumps from an inside gate with a handy 4lbs claim and is an each-way play. MY UNCLE DID IT (12) won her Maiden at Hamilton first-up and then was expected to win over a mile at Ararat, beaten less than 2L. The jockey said she may not have been suited by the tight turning track and that won't be an issue here. Worth another chance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Third-up today. First-up sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Kyneton C&G Bm62 on October 9 over 7 ¼f, 1.5 len behind Magick Media carrying 131lbs at $5. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 10 at Seymour Bm62 on November 13 over 1m, 6 len behind Macedon Rose carrying 131lbs at $7.50. Ready to peak and looks sure to feature. 1st Pick 3 Handy Friend Jockey: Will Gordon Trainer: Patrick & Michelle Payne J: Will Gordon T: Patrick & Michelle Payne	119	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Third-up today. First-up sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Kyneton C&G Bm62 on October 9 over 7 ¼f, 1.5 len behind Magick Media carrying 131lbs at $5. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 10 at Seymour Bm62 on November 13 over 1m, 6 len behind Macedon Rose carrying 131lbs at $7.50. Ready to peak and looks sure to feature.
5	Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite, came from midfield and won by 2 len at Mortlake Bm52 November 1 over 6 ½f defeating Poetic Whisper with 132lbs at $3.30. Second-up favourite, ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Dunkeld 0 - 56 November 15 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating Kentahten carrying 132lbs at $2.60. Expected to feature again. 2nd Pick 5 Surfy Pete Jockey: Jack Hill Trainer: Paul Preusker J: Jack Hill T: Paul Preusker	108	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite, came from midfield and won by 2 len at Mortlake Bm52 November 1 over 6 ½f defeating Poetic Whisper with 132lbs at $3.30. Second-up favourite, ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Dunkeld 0 - 56 November 15 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating Kentahten carrying 132lbs at $2.60. Expected to feature again.
1	At the latest run 8th of 12 at Mornington Bm62 on November 27 over 7 ½f, 3.5 len behind Miss Playlounge with 132lbs at $10. Before that 7th of 11 at Mornington Bm56 on November 10 over 7 ½f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Williamstown with 132lbs at $4.60. Major player at best. 3rd Pick 1 Showmara Jockey: Lauren Burke Trainer: Shane Nichols & Hayden Black J: Lauren Burke T: Shane Nichols & Hayden Black	120	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis At the latest run 8th of 12 at Mornington Bm62 on November 27 over 7 ½f, 3.5 len behind Miss Playlounge with 132lbs at $10. Before that 7th of 11 at Mornington Bm56 on November 10 over 7 ½f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Williamstown with 132lbs at $4.60. Major player at best.

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