AU - Wangaratta - Race 1

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

9.9f

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 9

13.8K

VIEW

Verdict

MISSION TAICHI (8) was a tough watch last start after being heavily-backed, held up at a crucial stage when the race was hotting up before charging late to just miss in a three-way photo. If there is a positive out of that run, it is that he'll be better for the run at 1 ¼m and this looks an easier race. ATE IRON (1) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1 5/16m at Echuca after being prominent from the outset after he produced a huge finish. Looks the main danger. HARRY CAVIAR (4) is third up today. Turned in a better run last time when second, beaten 2.5 lengths, at Echuca over 1m. Settles back early but winds up late. Watch for a big run. SHEZOUS (11) is drawn out but strikes the most suitable race she's been in to date and looks suited at 1 ¼m. MEKA VIBE (7) has been racing consistently, including a last-start third over 7f at Wodonga last weekend. Backing up is a positive and draws well with a claim.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Lining up for just third start. At debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 8 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1m, on heavy track, 2 len behind Jenni Poppins with 131lbs at $5.50. Last start 3rd of 11 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on July 17 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, head behind Hexed with 131lbs at $2.80. Desperately unlucky last start and strikes the right race to atone. 1st Pick 8 Mission Taichi Jockey: Brad Rawiller Trainer: Patrick Payne J: Brad Rawiller T: Patrick Payne	197	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Lining up for just third start. At debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 8 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1m, on heavy track, 2 len behind Jenni Poppins with 131lbs at $5.50. Last start 3rd of 11 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on July 17 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, head behind Hexed with 131lbs at $2.80. Desperately unlucky last start and strikes the right race to atone.
1	Form hard to fault. Most recently ran second last in a small field at Echuca Mdn-Sw on July 24 over 1 5/16m, on heavy track, 2 len behind Lyttelton with 131lbs at $4. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1 ¼m, on a wet track, 6 len behind Sir Basil with 131lbs at $3.10. Will be hard to beat. 2nd Pick 1 Ate Iron Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: J G Symons & S Laxon J: Non Runner T: J G Symons & S Laxon	109	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently ran second last in a small field at Echuca Mdn-Sw on July 24 over 1 5/16m, on heavy track, 2 len behind Lyttelton with 131lbs at $4. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1 ¼m, on a wet track, 6 len behind Sir Basil with 131lbs at $3.10. Will be hard to beat.
4	Third-up today. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 6 ½f, on rain affected going, 4 len behind Jasmina carrying 131lbs at $9. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Echuca Mdn-Sw on July 24 over 1m, on rain affected going, 2.5 len behind Colour Circle with 131lbs at $9.50. Fitter now and making headway. Key chance who is sure to run well. 3rd Pick 4 Harry Caviar Jockey: Logan Mcneil Trainer: Gerald Egan J: Logan Mcneil T: Gerald Egan	79	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 6 ½f, on rain affected going, 4 len behind Jasmina carrying 131lbs at $9. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Echuca Mdn-Sw on July 24 over 1m, on rain affected going, 2.5 len behind Colour Circle with 131lbs at $9.50. Fitter now and making headway. Key chance who is sure to run well.

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