AU - Wangaratta - Race 1

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 9

30.0K

VIEW

Verdict

TENNESSEE SPIRIT (13) looks very well placed second up off a strong return at Caulfield Heath, on speed there and only going down a long neck. She's yet to miss the money in four starts and finds the ideal race to be breaking through here. DEADLY FORCE (2) is a gelding by Exceed And Excel on debut for the Freedman yard who have a strong hand on today's card. Williams rode him to win a recent trial and sticks today which is promising, albeit the draw isn't ideal. VICKIE'S DREAM (14) was close up on resumption at Corowa over 4 ½f when closing off well. She draws for a nice trail and can figure. REGAL VANGUARD (7) showed improvement at his second outing and has each way claims with further progression. MORDU (5) is a Nicconi gelding for the Corboy yard who can run well.

numberFire Picks

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
13	Second-up. First-up after six months rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 11 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 5f, slow going long-neck behind Farmelia carrying 127lbs at $4.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Northam Mdn on November 6 over 5 ½f, 2.75 len behind Gabex with 119lbs at $1.80. Fitter and profiles very nicely. 1st Pick 13 Tennessee Spirit Jockey: Blaike Mcdougall Trainer: Toby Lake J: Blaike Mcdougall T: Toby Lake	238	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Second-up. First-up after six months rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 11 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 5f, slow going long-neck behind Farmelia carrying 127lbs at $4.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Northam Mdn on November 6 over 5 ½f, 2.75 len behind Gabex with 119lbs at $1.80. Fitter and profiles very nicely.
2	Gelding by Exceed And Excel making his first appearance. Won a jump-out at Cranbourne on June 1. Looks all set to run well. 2nd Pick 2 Deadly Force Jockey: Craig Williams Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman J: Craig Williams T: Anthony & Sam Freedman	72	-	-	-	45%	5/4
Analysis Gelding by Exceed And Excel making his first appearance. Won a jump-out at Cranbourne on June 1. Looks all set to run well.
14	Second-up today. Last start 3rd of 10 at Corowa Mdn on June 1 over 4 ½f, slow going 0.6 len behind Noteabeel carrying 123lbs at $2.60. At only start last preparation 7th of 11 at Albury Super Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 5f, slow going 2 len behind Borjnord with 125lbs at $21. Can improve and take beating. 3rd Pick 14 Vickie's Dream Jockey: Cory Parish Trainer: Craig Widdison J: Cory Parish T: Craig Widdison	109	-	-	-	6%	18/1
Analysis Second-up today. Last start 3rd of 10 at Corowa Mdn on June 1 over 4 ½f, slow going 0.6 len behind Noteabeel carrying 123lbs at $2.60. At only start last preparation 7th of 11 at Albury Super Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 5f, slow going 2 len behind Borjnord with 125lbs at $21. Can improve and take beating.

Upcoming Races

Horse Racing Basic Terms

Rabbit

Also known as a pacemaker; this is a horse with no expected chance of winning but is used to prompt a quick pace on the front end of the race to the benefit of a stablemate who is a closer.

Stewards

The officials watching every race at a meet to enforce the rules.

Dead Heat

Two or more horses finishing so close at the wire, that they were unable to be separated on a photo finish and deemed to have tied.